Chianti
Well-Known Member
What have people decided to do with their equines when they're no longer around? I have no relatives or friends who would want my pony. I've looked at Blue Cross and World Horse Welfare but as far as I can see they initially loan and visit regularly to do checks but then let the loaner have them on a permanent basis with no further checks.
Pony is only 12 now. He's a great kids/ light weight adults' pony but has the most atrocious sweet itch and is very high maintenance, costing a lot in rugs and creams and potions. I would hate the thought of him ending up with someone and being passed on because he's a pain to keep (which he is). If I hang around for another 10 years I wouldn't feel so guilty about stipulating he be put down but it seems unfair on a 12 year old who in all other ways can have a happy life.
Pony is only 12 now. He's a great kids/ light weight adults' pony but has the most atrocious sweet itch and is very high maintenance, costing a lot in rugs and creams and potions. I would hate the thought of him ending up with someone and being passed on because he's a pain to keep (which he is). If I hang around for another 10 years I wouldn't feel so guilty about stipulating he be put down but it seems unfair on a 12 year old who in all other ways can have a happy life.