Putting Quincy to sleep.

[Connemara24]

Had been doing really well since his last episode, but pulse was strong again yesterday, and reaction to hoof testers In both front feet today, he looks a bit sore he has lost a front shoe though. I have a feeling this is the time to pts I'm not putting him through boxrest. And this way he can have a nice day on long grass with a yummy feed. Is this what other people would do?

 

[Cortez]

Only you can make that decision, we on here don't know your horse or the circumstances. You have to decide what's best for him, and you. And it's always hard.

 

[Baywonder]

I agree with @Cortez - only you can make the ultimate decision.

It is an incredibly difficult decision to make, and many of us on here have been through it at some point. Whilst we cannot make that decision for you, we can support you whilst you decide what to do - and if the decision is PTS, we will be there for you afterwards too.

<<Hugs>>

 

[Barton Bounty]

The decision has to be made by you. You won’t get criticised on here for making the right decision. Rather it was now than he was in a lot of pain. Really feel for you, its never an easy one

 

[Sandstone1]

Only you and your vet can decide that. Im sorry you are having to think about that decision. Its never easy.

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

Better a week too soon, than a day too late. If you think it's time, it is.

 

[Fjord]

I can't comment on whether it is time or not, just wanted to say I'm sorry you're having to consider it. I hope you're ok, you have our support whatever you choose to do.

 

[maya2008]

I call it when there’s no improvement in sight, just a long road downhill with more pain and misery to come.

I won’t be retiring my ems pony as, out of work, she is symptomatic without drugs even on a mostly straw diet, with no grass at all. At 26 yours has had a good life if you feel this is the end of the road.

 

[SantaVera]

Only you can decide, personally I d remove shoes and have feet x-rayed and if possible send to a track livery such as gawsworth track livery.

 

[Connemara24]

Only you can decide, personally I d remove shoes and have feet x-rayed and if possible send to a track livery such as gawsworth track livery.

He is 26 though, he is already on a track with soaked hay. Thanks for your reply

 

[poiuytrewq]

My vet said to me recently that when a good owner starts questioning it then she thinks it’s probably right.

 

[Equi]

Let the horse decide where he wants to go, they may not even want to leave the stable. If he’s happy munching the long grass let him do that until vet comes, but probably not much longer before that if he’s not used to it, you don’t want to accidentally give colic before vet comes.

I’m sorry you’re having to go through this

 

[Connemara24]

Let the horse decide where he wants to go, they may not even want to leave the stable. If he’s happy munching the long grass let him do that until vet comes, but probably not much longer before that if he’s not used to it, you don’t want to accidentally give colic before vet comes.

I’m sorry you’re having to go through this

Thank you, he is very happy munching the grass, he is used to grass at night. And has never had colic before in is life. Vet said to leave him on grass overnight and give him bute and she will come tomorrow morning. Thank you.

 

[SEL]

Thank you, he is very happy munching the grass, he is used to grass at night. And has never had colic before in is life. Vet said to leave him on grass overnight and give him bute and she will come tomorrow morning. Thank you.

Its the hardest decision we ever make. At 26 he's had a fantastic innings and it sounds like you know it is time. I stuffed my old boy full of bute for his last 24 hours, gave him tonnes of food he wouldn't normally have and he looked a million dollars when the vet came. **hugs**

 

[splashgirl45]

So sorry, I agree with you deciding to not put him through box rest at his age. I did the same when my cushings mare went downhill at 25, I gave her some bute and let her be out with her friend until the last minute…. It’s not nice but you are doing the best for him. Hope all goes smoothly tomorrow

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

I wouldn't box rest I wouldn't even box rest mine at 18 and 19 years old now really, I think you are making the right decision unfortunately they just can't go on forever, it's incredibly hard though regardless of age so my thoughts are with you tomorrow x

 

[nagblagger]

Thinking of you tomorrow.
You are being a conscientious horse owner, thinking of what is best for the horse. Let him run free over the rainbow bridge, pain free, to join up with other HHOs beloved equines. who have travelled the journey before him. (i hope he likes noisy donkeys!)

 

[babymare]

Thinking of you. Such a hard decision

 

[maya2008]

Thinking of you today.

 

[nagblagger]

Sending virtual hug.

 

[Bearsmum]

Thinking of you & Quincy

 

[rabatsa]

Be at peace with your decision.

 

[SheriffTruman]

Sending hugs.

 

[Nasicus]

Be kind to yourself.

 

[splashgirl45]

Thinking of you today

 

[Connemara24]

Thank you everyone for being so kind. It all went as well as it could of done he had lots of carrots.

 

[mustardsmum]

Thinking of you and sending virtual hugs x

 

[AmyMay]

A sad day @Connemara24

 

[Birker2020]

Thank you everyone for being so kind. It all went as well as it could of done he had lots of carrots.

 

[BBP]

I’m so sorry. I hope you are okay.