RIP Benj

[Nannon]

So after much debating over the health and wellbeing of my mums boy we decided last week it was time to let him go. Last summer he became urinary incontinent, vet had to drain his bladder a few times and found a massive bladder stone and concluded that there was probably a lesion in his spine too that had caused it. Then he miraculously recovered over the winter, came off the bute and anti bugs and looked a happy healthy horse again so we left him to it. This summer he went downhill again, we couldn't keep his back legs clean because the urine kept running down them and creating sores etc but he was still happy in himself keeping my little girl and the welshy company.
Last week we decided it wouldn't be fair to let the winter take its toll on him despite him only being 14, already struggling with the weight and mud etc we booked the vet for midday yesterday. My dad stayed with him til the end.
RIP benji you cantankerous old man, baby sitter extraordinare, unrideable monkey but the most affectionate fuss pot and my mums best boy. Run pain free.

 

[cambrica]

So sorry to read your post. With winter well and truely on its way you have made the right decision but still heartbreaking.
RIP Benj xxx

 

[3Beasties]

I'm so sorry for your loss It sounds like it was the right decision to make xxx

 

[merrymeasure]

I'm so sorry. Right decision, but that doesn't make it any the easier. He sounded a real character RIP Benji x

 

[Lolita]

I'm so sorry for your loss, RIP Benji

 

[AmyMay]

RIP Benji.

So many lovely horses lost to HHO in as many weeks.

Condolences to you Nannon.

 

[hnmisty]

RIP Benji. xxx

 

[ebonyallen]

Sorry to read this, the last thing we can all do for our special friends is to make sure they do not suffer at the end, it takes a brave person to do this. Good Night and God Bless dear Benj, Rest In Peace x

 

[ladyt25]

So sorry to hear about your horse. We just went through this on Monday. However, with the weather how it is today I feel some relief like I'm sure you do, that our boys don't have to battle through another winter. RIP Benj

 

[Nannon]

Thank you everyone, I agree ladyt at least yesterday the sun was out and the sky was clear

 

[Shysmum]

Run Free fella xx

 

[babymare]

A responsible decision made by loving owners. Doesnt make it easier though. my thoughts with you all. RIP Benj run free to Rainbow Bridge x x x

 

[SatansLittleHelper]

So sorry, hugs xxxx