Waiting for the vet :(

So very, very sorry to hear this. I lost my lovely 5 year old to this horrid disease almost 2 years ago. If it is any consolation no other horse has ever had it on the same field, and it is a busy yard with over 15 horses on the same pasture. My thoughts are with you, its such a horrible way to lose a horse, and so sudden.
 
mperson01 said:
So very, very sorry to hear this. I lost my lovely 5 year old to this horrid disease almost 2 years ago. If it is any consolation no other horse has ever had it on the same field, and it is a busy yard with over 15 horses on the same pasture. My thoughts are with you, its such a horrible way to lose a horse, and so sudden.
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I'm sorry to hear you have experienced it too. It is a big consolation to hear no others were affected in the same field. I don't know what I would do if I lost another one. Almost wishing I hadn't got back into horses tonight, and he was a pain in the back side who I considered spent his days plotting how to drive me up the wall. Just can't believe how sudden it was or how gutted I feel.
 
So sorry.
You listened to him and did as much as you possibly could for him. TBH even if the first vet had been a bit more on the ball, I can't imagine that the outcome would have been any different.
 
He was lucky that you did get back into horses, so that his last home could be the best one he could have had, with a little girl who loved him as a bonus.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss and hope that explaining to your little girl isn't too hard.
Thinking of you both this eve.
 
Pearlsacarolsinger said:
So sorry.
You listened to him and did as much as you possibly could for him. TBH even if the first vet had been a bit more on the ball, I can't imagine that the outcome would have been any different.
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No I agree completely, the outcome wouldn't have been any different but I think with hindsight he suffered terribly for an extra 12 hours.

I don't suppose even if she had suggested it I'd have had him pts this morning in case it wasn't grass sickness but if he'd got no better after an injectable pain killer I may not have travelled him for 45 mins and subjected him to another examination and left him in a stable he didn't know. There was a hard piece of dung with a cheesy coating under his tail as well which she didn't pick up on. I didn't now the significance of that until now since I hadn't a clue about GS and it never crossed my mind it could be that. The second vet suggested it as one of three possibles straight away and it seems a lot of folk on here thought so too so I think she should have at least mentioned it as an outside possibility.

Anyway it's done now and I feel very sad tonight. Much sadder than I ever thought I'd be over that wee monster :(
 
Was just going to post is it grass sickness or atypical myopathy. Then realised he had died so read through the last few posts! So sorry to hear your news & that there was nothing the vet could do. I have heard of 3 horses dying this way now ( different parts of the country) but all have been put down to this very wet weather. RIP little man :(
 
FfionWinnie said:
Sorry if that sounds like I am getting at you pearl I'm not but can't think how else to put what I feel.
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I didn't take it that way.
All you can do now is refuse to have that vet at your yard again. I did once have a conversation with a vet I did like to treat our animals. He said 'You pay the bill, so you choose who you see'. there is one vet at that practice whom I will not allow on our yard more than 20 yrs later and another so-called specialist equine practice that I won't have anyhting to do with.
It is always extremely hard to lose a horse suddenly and unexpectedly and I imagine that it will be especially hard in your case as you have to explain it to your daughter.
Thinking of you.
 
we had one get accute GS at Errol, she went to the Dick Vets but there was nothing they could do.
Its always a worry when we get a wet spell, especially with young, old or new ponies as we are also in a hot spot.

hope you are okay FW, it leaves you stunned when you lose one so quickly xx
 
What an awful day you've had. So very sorry to hear of your loss. What a gorgeous little poppet he was. He's obviously a little pony who's going to leave a big hole in your lives.
 
Thanks AMW. I feel really distressed. I'm not good at losing animals!

I honestly can't imagine what I'd do if any of the others were stricken by it. He was at least old and had a good life, but he shouldn't *really* have got it and my others are all at the danger age for it!

Have been told of a lick to get with mag in it which I will be getting ASAP (easier said than done on a Sunday the day before Hogmany)!! :rolleyes:
 
PoppyAnderson said:
What an awful day you've had. So very sorry to hear of your loss. What a gorgeous little poppet he was. He's obviously a little pony who's going to leave a big hole in your lives.
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Thanks. He was a character and drove me mad most of the time. Bit my daughter on the ground and while on him if I wasn't ready for him at all times but he was a great lead rein otherwise (!) and I will always remember the last time out. Daughter was moaning she was cold, teen on the 13.2 moaning the pony wasn't behaving and that she was cold and me and Barney having a great time and trying to ignore them :)
 
Sending thoughts and hugs, it is so hard when you lose an animal suddendly, we did last year and I still get upset about it.

What a terrible day for you and so difficult for you to explain to your daughter.
You did the right thing taking the pony to the vet hospital.

Glad you have some good memories and pictures to remember with, that is what has helped me.
 
FW try not to worry too much, there's not much you can do atm, except placing an order or finding a stockist... the lovely people from the Grass Sickness Group will help you if you need advice and support, Ulla Balletta works tirelessly to make this horrible condition known to everyone, I hope being able to talk to others in the same terrible position as you has helped you a bit..
Hugs, your little guy looks gorgeous by the way XX
 
I am so truly sorry for your loss. He looked a lovely cheeky chappy. You did everything you could and I know you feel he may have suffered for longer but quite possibly not as he may have just gone downhill further at the vets. You were very quick in everything you did for him and he was in the right place when the time came. Sleep tight little lad and hugs and thoughts for you and your daughter. xxx
 
So sorry to read this. I have lost one to grass sickness and it is the most horrible thing.
Hugs to you both.
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Sorry, just caught up with this. I am so sorry for your loss. What a cute, little cheeky chappie he looked! As everyone has said, there is little you could have done really. Devastating to lose him to that dreadful disease though. Thinking of you. Run free little chap RIP x
 
I'm so sorry to hear that, looked like a grand little man, what a great photo from the last ride. Thinking of you and your daughter today but the loss will be hardest for you at the moment as her tender years will hopefully protect her a bit. The ones with "character" are the ones that rob your heart. RIP Barney. Fingers crossed that your remaining horses stay safe and well.
 
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