Today i learnt a sad lesson

He made the decision for you, he was making it easier for you........instead of you dreading the day, not sleeping the night before etc.... you woke up and went down the yard to your horse telling you he has now had a good summer but it's time to go.

Feel proud of the fact you heard him, and didn't just walk away and carry on until the day you had set for him.

He loves you and more so for listening to him when he needed you to the most. You are really brave just hope we all can be that brave when our horses tell us something we'd all rather not hear. x x x x x x x x x
 
I am so sorry to hear this.

You have done right to him, and listened to him. The fact he deterioated sooner than you anticipated is not your fault. You didn't fail him, you listened to him and acted totally unselfishly when he said "mum enough".

We have all been there at some point and I was there christmas 2008. It took time, I was lucky as I had others to care for, but nearly 2 years later the feelings of guilt are gone, to be replaced with a funny kind of peace.
 
Don't feel guilty, you truly didn't let him down. He told you he was ready to go and you listened, you loved him and did your best by him, he's not in pain and is galloping across the rainbow bridge.

RIP Jack, you've left hoofprints on hearts and won't be forgotten.

HUGS to you Jacksmum XX
 
I know how painful this is having had to say goodbye to my darling Happy on Friday BUT you know if its the right thing to do and it definately seems as though it is.

A great gift we have as owners is to end suffering - and so many of us do the right thing when the time is right.

You are incredibly brave for making that decision and now you can remember all the good times knowing that your horse is at peace and in no more pain.

Thinking of you x
 
(((hugs))) I don’t think you let him down at all, unless they show us the signs, how would we know when it was the right time or not, so please don’t beat yourself up over that.

RIP Jack, he was a beautiful looking lad and I'm sure he enjoyed his summer relaxing in his retirement.
 
You didn't let him down. You ended his pain as soon as you were able. I know what it's like to leave it too late - I found my shettie dead just days before the vet was due to PTS. There's just no way we can know. Huge hugs to you, OP. So many of us have been there and it's terribly hard. :(
 
I'm sorry to hear about Jack, but don't beat yourself up about it. It's soo easy to do and most of us have been there, please rest assured that he knew you had his best interests at heart and succumbed to being human for a day or two. He won't forget your kindness or your hard work or your bravery in making that final and most unselfish decision.

allow yourself time to grieve, remember all the good times and the look on his face when he was pleased to see you or proud of himself, and smile. Those memories will never fade.

(((((hugs)))))
 
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