We say goodbye tomorrow- Thank you all for your help

McNally

McNally

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I have received so many kind words and so much advice recently with the awful decision i had to make about having my daughters pony PTS and i will be forever grateful to you all.

Its arranged for tomorrow at 12.30pm.

My little girl is sleeping with her head collar, shoes and photo's and i think is struggling with the knowing its going to happen so it was decided to do it asap.
That pony not only has been amazing for my daughter but has restored my love of riding after being put off by my own scatty TB- she showed me how much fun carefree riding used to be.
People have commented on how unlucky we are but i think the fact i found the most perfect pony a few years ago in a field at my new yard and was then "given" her by the owner (who hadnt seen her in 5 years) then had so much fun with her makes me pretty fortunate really.

My heart is breaking....for both of them I'm not ready to loose my princess.
 
Oh dear so sad for you all, my thoughts are with you and you are so brave making the right decision, hugs to you all, may the little princess run free safe in your love x
 
Oh sh!!. Crying again. Been there hunny. It's pants.

You are indeed very, very lucky to have known her, to have had that joy and pleasure and fun.

I have Tiggy's last set of shoes on a plinth that D made for me, with her name on a little plaque. It lives in the dining room and I see it every day. It helps. Plant a rose or something special in her honour.

Oh poo. I'm going to go and find tissues.

Hugs to you and to your little girl.
 
awww I'm so sorry to be reading this, hope all goes as well as it could, well you know what I mean, be strong for your daughter.

Spoil that little pony rotten and extra hugs from all us x
 
Awh (((((((((((((HUGE HUGS)))))))))))))))))) to you & your daughter.

I went through this 4wks back with my first pony, it was such a heart renching decision but we knew deep down it was the right thing to do, you could see it in his face :( We also found the time leading up to him being pts the hardest, you know what is coming but you just dont want to face it :,( & obviously the short time after his death & the 1st time doing things (we have 6 other horses) were very hard.

Im crying now just thinking about it :( Just make sure you spoil her rotten & savour every second with her between now & then.

More (((HUGS)))
xXx
 
McNally said:
My heart is breaking....for both of them I'm not ready to loose my princess.
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No-one is ever ready.

I had to wait a week when I had my first put down. When the day came I couldn't believe that it was happening and that I had actually made the call and it was that day. I knew I had to do it. My old mare went to the big field in the sky when she was happy, her pain was controlable and she still looked beautiful. I know I did the right thing but it still hurts many many years on. I actually found putting her to sleep more traumatic that A. With A the decision was easy, he was in pain, nothing could be done and the quicker he went the less he would suffer, easy to decide and easier to deal with. But the old girl? I often wander what if I had hung on just a few more months, what if we could have extended her time on a bit... Like I say. I know I did the right thing at the right time but still wander if I did.

So glad that you had so many happy times but my heart breaks for you. We have all been there or will be there at some point and its the worst bit of having horses. Also the most important to get right.

Good Luck tomorrow - will think of you.
 
Oh hun not another person going through loosing another loved pony.
Going through tissues here,brings back memories.

What a sad day tomorrow will be for all,especially for your daughter,
All my thoughts go with you and all the hugs I can send.

Think of all the good times and spend time in the morning spoiling her and saying goodbye,to your little princess.
((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))))))
 
Big hugs to you and your family. Please remember what a vet once told me (it helped me at the time). It was that this is the last act of love you can show your horse.
 
Big big (((((((((((hugs))))))))))))) to you and your daughter.
My heart goes out to you for tom. You have made such a brave desition. It's a horrable desition i know but one that is made in the intrest of your pony. I'm shore she will be forever greatful to you. xxxx
 
My eyes welled up reading this. :(

I agree with Paddydou - nobody is ever ready to say goodbye, there never seems to be a right time but it's the bravest and kindest act of love you can show your horse but no doubt, the hardest.

Thinking of you both.

(((((Massive hugs to you both.)))))
 
I read your original posts but couldnt say anything productive really.

I dont know who I feel worse for you or your little girl its just so hard so just cuddles I am afraid.

Or as the great E.T once siad 'Ouch'!
 
Oh god, I cant even read your replies xxxxxxxx

I have to work in the morning but my y/o daughter is looking after my little girl taking her shopping then to the yard to be with her pony til i finish work. My boss has said i can go early just got to get the mucking out done and leave.

I dont want tomorrow to come, I almost forgot how painful this is
 
If you want a lock of hair, please get someone to take it for you before your pony goes.

Be strong, be brave and then you can collapse after - i would not wish this eve and day on anyone.

YOU WILL find the stength to get through the day, YOU WILL find the peace your pony needs, and yes you will cry for many a day, I am and its been 5maybe 6 weeks now and i still cannot get the sights and noises out of my head, but i needed to be there for MY gingerwitch (crying as i type this) - Putting your horses need for peace BEFORE your need for them is true love.

God bless, and this time tomorrow you will feel at peace, be strong and do not change your mind - as i almost did

GW
 
A lot of us have been in your situation and know what you are going through. Nobody can really put in words just how heartbreaking it is to have to make ' that ' decision.

We are all thinking of you and all feeling your pain in some small way. Hang onto all those lovely memories and proud in the knowledge that you gave the pony a good life with you.

(((((((( Hugs )))))))))
 
Gosh, it's hard reading all this. Our equine friends are so special and important to us that it's unbearable when one has to go. Please remember that you are doing what is right for your daughter's pony. There will be no more suffering and you can take comfort in that. As for you and your daughter, it won't be so easy. Take time to reflect on the lovely times you had with your pony. Hug your daughter and be gentle with her. Make sure people are gentle with you too. Will be thinking of you tomorrow ......
 
More tissues here. God the rivers will all be rising! You are doing the bravest thing, and I'll be thinking of you, your little girl and the pony tomorrow. Have been through it with too many horses - it NEVER gets any easier. God bless.
 
((((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))))))) and <<<<<<<<<<<<vibes>>>>>>>>>>>>>
What a lucky princess this pony has been to find you and your little girl. Sister and I have both said recently how we wish they could all last forever, our first horse(who we lost 28 years ago) would still be with us, if only that were possible. Your pony will always be with you and your little girl in memory and what she has taught your little girl will be passed on to the next pony she has and so will live on like that too.
 
My heart goes out to you - it has to be one of the worst decisions to make, but I truly believe having read your previous posts, you have made absolutely the right decision and a very brave. She was a very lucky pony to have found you

I hope tomorrow goes very quickly so the pain and heartache is soon replaced by the lovely memories you must have of her. Spoil her rotten and let her run free and be free of that horrible cough.
 
There is no one that understands what you are going through more than the people on here, as horse lovers we all have to make decisions about our horses that causes us pain and upset, you have to think of all the good times and the fantastic life you gave your pony.

It truly is the final act of kindness and something your pony will thank you for, remember, better a week too soon than a day too late.

Nothing we can say will make you or your daughter feel any better, just know that we are all thinking of you at such a sad time.

Be brave and take care of yourselves.
 
Hope it all goes ok.

Thinking of you. Had to make the same decision a few weeks ago with my old boy. It is hard but you are not taking the decision for you , you are doing it for her.

Hugs.

Dxx
 
I can't really add anything to what everyone else has said, but I'm sending lots of love & prayers for all of you x.
 
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