AmyMay
Situation normal
Thoughts are with you this morning ??
Can't believe how quickly you've gone from keeping him comfortable to having to make the call.
Thinking of you this morning. I would want to do exactly the same as you are doing and put the needs of the horses first. You are doing the best thing for Muffin and removing his pain. A friend used to have a hunter whose arthritis was always worse in summer than winter, he was still up to hunting occasionally, so long as she didn't jump but stiff in hot weather.
And you are doing the best thing for the Appyx because he shouldn't be left on his own, so to me, it is irrelevant whether you borrow or buy a companion. It's just a bonus that you found a companion that you want to buy.
I have never managed to find one quite so quickly but I have started looking for the next horse immediately after the decision has been made in the past. I have always found that it helps me to move on. It doesn't mean that you thought less of the horse you have lost, or that you are unfeeling in any way but it does mean that you are thinking practically.
Ycbm. I sincerely hope that nobody thinks that and if there are a few who do, they are the most miserable f**kheads alive. I know the truth of it . I have been here with you through this and know how much you are hurting.It hurts to know that there are some people on this forum who will be thinking that I am having Muffin put down because it is inconvenient to keep him going and that I wanted a new one. It isn't true. I am crying my heart out here, he is such a beautiful creature. I just have to stop his pain.
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Such a shame but thank goodness you had the courage of your convictions!
IME very few horses have genuine behavioural issues, there will be a cause, although it might be difficult to find. I'm glad Muffin has a responsible owner.