"That" time. *warning pts subject*

Kao

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So, as some of you know I got my old girl back after a year of being parted.
We started to have lameness problems on day one, on and off she'd be unsound. I only did light work with her till we were directed by the vet to have her on bute and work her as normal.
I still only lightly rode her and did most exercise with her in hand. Things were looking up until this week. I left to stay at OH house for 10 days and got a call from Mum 2 days ago to say Squeak is absolutely crippled and can barely walk out of her stable.
I'd been contemplating PTS when the vet told us to use bute on a regular basis.
But now, I've decided to end her suffering. She's going to be PTS tomorrow afternoon.

In the long run, for her, it's the best thing. She has severe sweet-itch and tendon problems as of late *before I had her back* and is generally unhappy.
I feel quite ill and even worse that I can't be there for her.
I just needed to rant/wallow ):
 
So sorry. x
Friend called it a day yesterday with her mare-same sort of problems. Local vets kept saying bute her up, x-ray and all that jazz.

We went to Bourton Vale and they took one look and told it straight-x-rays and the rest would only make them richer and have the same outcome.

She went as expected, with a bit of a fight lol but that was her to a T!
 
As above - rant/wallow as much as you want! It is a very difficult decision to make. Mine was put down in October and it was terribly difficult but in reality it was the kindest thing for him. The process was not as strung out or traumatising as I was lead to believe by some people I know and he went peacefully. ***hugs***
 
Hope it goes as smoothly as possible, & that you draw some consolation from knowing that you were brave enough to do the kindest thing for your horse, rather than for yourself xx.
 
Well done for making a hard decision for her. Big hugs, I hope it goes smoothly. Rant and wallow away. x
 
My thoughts are with you too, went through it in nov 09 with my boy, and he was only 11, but suffering terribly. As sad as I was at pts, I am now happy in the knowledge that I didnt let him suffer. Take comfort in the fact that you are doing the right thing, god love you!!!
 
Well done in being a 'true' horse owner and putting her needs before your own. I had to do it recently, making the call was the worst part for me, the actual pts wasn't as traumatic as I was expecting and was done with very little fuss. It will take you a long time to get over but your doing what is best for her which should offer you comfort. My thoughts will be with you.
 
I took the decision for two horses - one in January, the other in February. I miss them both but despite the great sadness I find comfort in the fact the decision was made in the best interests of both horses. There was also relief that an uncertain situation and emotional build up was resolved.

Thinking of you and I hope it all goes smoothly today.
 
Its such a hard thing to do but I am sure you are making the right decision. I had my boy PTS in Sept after almost a year on and off with lameness and although its the hardest thing to have to do - and I really did not want to do it - it was the best thing for him. Thats all we can do for them and its so hard but you are definately making the right choice if she is suffering.

Big hugs for you.
 
You're being very brave and selfless. It is hard, very hard and nothing anyone can say will make it better, but it's the right thing to do and the pain for her will end and yours will heal. xx
 
Thank you everyone so much for your support.
I got the call today at about 2pm to say the vet was coming and she'd be PTS within the hour, as upset as I felt, I felt absolutely terrible for my mother. As I couldn't be there she had to stay with her and having had 3 horses PTS herself, it never gets easier.
Luckily my uncle was there to support her. I'm so grateful to him.

Mum is also having a post mortem done on Squeak's front legs. In the attempt to find out what was wrong with her. Mainly for Mum's peace of mind rather than mine.

I'm taking solace in that, finally, she's not in pain any more.
I made her times with me as comfortable and happy as I could and the memories will never die. She was my life, but being so special to me killed me to see her in pain.

Goodbye Squeak, always loved you and you inspired me everyday to keep going. Sleep well. xxx
 
I am so sorry. I pts my mare 7 weeks and 2 days ago, and there are no words really. You did the right thing, and she is no longer suffering x
 
my thoughts are with you. I had to make this awful decision 2 wks ago. Absolutely broke my heart, but as my very wise vet said to me 'the only one who'll be hurting afterwards is you, it's the utmost kindest thing to do for her'. Be brave and take comfort that she'll be running free with no more pain xxx
 
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