Preparing to PTS

[Sossigpoker]

He also calls the animal by its name when he calls you, he says (animal name) is ready for collection. He also keeps every animal not collected by owner, he told me, what else can I do they are family to someone I have no right or will not dispose of them. I found him after having a horrid experience with Grafton. Giles makes a sad day easier with his mannerisms' and kindness.

Sorry for your loss OP. Its hard to do it, and loneliness along with sadness, but we all have to do it at some point. It never gets easier. Make sure you have a good support network.

Oh yes , I remember that , how he tells you that Bob is ready to collect, such a nice touch. He really made horrible event more bearable.

 

[Ratface]

Well done. You gave your beloved horse the last kindness of a peaceful, dignified end and eternal freedom from pain.
Is there anyone who can help you with your tack/equipment, when you feel able to deal with it?
I found that seeing/smelling my horse's coat/mane/tail on his rugs/tack, clearing his stable/paddocks/hoofpick/barrow was dreadfully upsetting. I did it by myself because no one else at the yard offered.
When my current oldie goes, I think I'll ask a friend is she could collect the rugs/feed bins etc for me. I'm sure she'll be happy to keep them for her herd, as she has a couple who are the same size.

 

[Jeni the dragon]

I'm really sorry. Please take care of yourself.

 

[Trouper]

Well done you. A very fey friend tells me that mine will be waiting for me - I cling on to that thought. It is somehow hugely comforting to get the ashes back and know that, even in this life, they are in some way still close at hand.
Take care of yourself.

 

[Reacher]

Very sorry for you loss - you gave him the final kindness. Hugs.

 

[TooScaredToJump]

Well done. You gave your beloved horse the last kindness of a peaceful, dignified end and eternal freedom from pain.
Is there anyone who can help you with your tack/equipment, when you feel able to deal with it?
I found that seeing/smelling my horse's coat/mane/tail on his rugs/tack, clearing his stable/paddocks/hoofpick/barrow was dreadfully upsetting. I did it by myself because no one else at the yard offered.
When my current oldie goes, I think I'll ask a friend is she could collect the rugs/feed bins etc for me. I'm sure she'll be happy to keep them for her herd, as she has a couple who are the same size.

Hi Ratface, I did a bit yesterday while waiting for the collection people to finish in-case they needed me for anything, we giggled through stories of him (mostly escaping), I will go back and do a little more at a time. I stopped riding properly years ago as we were constantly battling one lameness or another, so that part of my grieving was done with long ago and I whittled down our "stuff" to only the important bits which will fit another horse someday.

Now it's just him and his character that I will miss..

 

[Sossigpoker]

I'm so sorry you've lost your beloved friend but I'm glad that you sound like you coped OK. Now please be kind to yourself and let yourself grieve in whatever form it takes and remember that we are all here for you should you want to off-load.

 

[Annagain]

I'm so sorry that the best thing for him was the worst thing for you.

Thank you for posting the link. I'm in your area but had never heard of them so I've now bookmarked the page. I know of plenty of others but their website makes them sound lovely.

 

[TooScaredToJump]

I'm so sorry that the best thing for him was the worst thing for you.

Thank you for posting the link. I'm in your area but had never heard of them so I've now bookmarked the page. I know of plenty of others but their website makes them sound lovely.

They really were, Laura took the time to talk me through everything and let me ask questions, she was in constant communication and double checked at every stage before and after (if I wanted more time with him, if I wanted to say a final goodbye once he was loaded etc). Her and her father use a stretcher technique and really looked after him. She does her upmost to make sure he is sent home straight to me and so times her posting around weekends etc.

I hope anyone reading this thread who should find themselves in the same position I was can find some reassurance from this community's comments and advice.

 

[Merrymoles]

I'm glad it went as well as possible OP.

It is two months today since I lost my boy to colic and my eyes keep having a little leak this morning.

I wanted to share something that my friend, who came to the equine hospital with me, said at the time: "One day you will realise how brave you were to put his needs first". I miss him desperately but this thought comforts me. Have a hug. x

 

[Gallop_Away]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Your boy was so lucky to have such a caring owner.

Thank you for posting the link. I am also in Wales and not too far away from them. I did have someone in mind should something happen to one of mine, but I haven't come across one that uses the stretcher to winch the body away before. They sound like lovely caring people. I'm sure your precious boy is in good hands.