Torres

Have been following the both of you from the beginning and so sorry to hear of this.

Think you're doing the best thing by him and I hope you know how much of a happier life you've given him since you've had him. It's been an uphill battle from the start by the sounds of it, and one you've fought with incredible strength and selflessness. Can't imagine how hard this decision has been, but it sounds as though it's the best thing for both of you. Horses are too expensive and too time consuming to have as invalid pets, especially if they'll never be 100% comfortable mentally and physically in the field.

Will be thinking of you both xxx
 
Will be thinking of you and Torres. I think he was lucky to find you as you've done so much for him. And you're doing the best by him at the end. Take care.
 
Bless you for giving Torres so much. It's never easy but if it is any help at all I had to have 2 much loved horses pts within 10 days of each other - unexpectedly. The first was my horse of a lifetime who had sustained a terrible but not necessarily a life-ending injury. I was able to spend time with him and then I held him whilst the vet shot him. I was glad I was there. The second horse had been having some problems which suddenly and rather unexpectedly became acute. He was young and I hadn't had him long but he had been a purchase from the heart. I couldn't face holding another one so soon after losing my old boy so my OH and the local huntsman dealt with him - with great care, compassion and dignity. I was glad I wasn't there then.

Now, after a passage of time I realise that the end in no way defines the relationship, nor is it in any way the end of the love. I can look back at both horses and feel no regret about making the right decisions for them and for me at the time. I feel lucky to have known both of them and to have had the opportunity to learn so much from each one. I just hope that when I finally meet my maker that I see them both again in all their glory and beauty.

I will be thinking of you on Thursday. Run free beautiful Torres.
 
Another who has been following but never quite known what to say. I to think you are making the right decision and the one saving grace is that Torres found you after racing, someone who was willing to give everything they ever could to try and fix him and to make the selfless decision to let him leave with his pride and dignity. You can whole heartedly say you tried and have done more than most would even have thought about.

My thoughts will be with you on Thursday, run free and comfortable Torres you beautiful boy!
 
So sorry to hear this, i will be thinking of you both on Thursday. He's a lucky boy to have found you and that you have had the courage to make this decision for him, no-one could have done more for him than you.
 
Im so sorry to read that its come to this, you've done an awful lot for him and he's been blessed to have you as his person for his final weeks and months.
I hope thursday goes as well as it can, and Ill be thinking of you. You have done over and beyond what any other person would have done so just remember that.
 
Oh god thank as much everyone. Literally every comment makes me well up again!! He's been let into a bit of knee height ungrazed grass (tiny area that they aren't mean to be in but he is SO happy stuffing his face). I am working from home tomorrow so i can spend as much time with him as possible. Can't believe tomorrow Is his last day after everything :(
 
Michen said:
Oh god thank as much everyone. Literally every comment makes me well up again!! He's been let into a bit of knee height ungrazed grass (tiny area that they aren't mean to be in but he is SO happy stuffing his face). I am working from home tomorrow so i can spend as much time with him as possible. Can't believe tomorrow Is his last day after everything :(
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Big hugs. You know we are all gutted for you that things did not end differently for you and Torres, but I am certain that we are all full of admiration for your dedication to unfailingly having always done the right thing by him.
 
Michen said:
Oh god thank as much everyone. Literally every comment makes me well up again!! He's been let into a bit of knee height ungrazed grass (tiny area that they aren't mean to be in but he is SO happy stuffing his face). I am working from home tomorrow so i can spend as much time with him as possible. Can't believe tomorrow Is his last day after everything :(
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And apologies for the awful weird typos my phone is being bizarre. Meant thank you SO not as! :) x
 
I'm so sorry to read this..i have followed your posts and really loved how he had to completely wrapped round his hoof! Hope the sun shines for you on Thursday x
 
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I do feel for you, this is the worst part. When he's gone you'll feel relieved that all the worrying is over but that doesn't make it any easier!
The last horse I had pts loved egg sarnies - I made him one for that morning..... so did 3 other people!! They were left outside his stable & it just about finished me off!! Filling up now thinking about it!!
All I can do is send you a virtual hug, not that it'll help one bit! :)
 
BlackVelvet said:
I'm so sorry to read this..i have followed your posts and really loved how he had to completely wrapped round his hoof! Hope the sun shines for you on Thursday x
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Hehe. He really does. Especially now, I'm bowing to every wish he has! Thanks xxx
 
Dazed'n'confused said:
I do feel for you, this is the worst part. When he's gone you'll feel relieved that all the worrying is over but that doesn't make it any easier!
The last horse I had pts loved egg sarnies - I made him one for that morning..... so did 3 other people!! They were left outside his stable & it just about finished me off!! Filling up now thinking about it!!
All I can do is send you a virtual hug, not that it'll help one bit! :)
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That made me fill up- for you- not me and T!x
 
I have been silently following your threads with torres and I always admired your pure grit and determination to give this horse a chance.

Im sorry to hear it's come to this decision but no one could honestly say you haven't given him a fair go.

Just enjoy the time you have left in the sunshine.
 
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