Happy Bird
Well-Known Member
I feel really upset despite this not having anything to do with me.
YO horse died on Friday from a heart attack. She is understandly very upset. Horse was around 30 and had a bout of colic (we think it was colic) the night before and obviously her heart could not take the strain. It was very sad.
Her horse lived out with another - ie there were two old mares (both around 30). The other remaining old lady is owned by an old livery (she keeps her young horse closer to home).
Because YO horse died, she had just had her mare PTS. I find this incredible. There was absolutely nothing wrong with her apart from her age and a bit of arthritis.
The mares had been friends for a long time but she seemed happy enough plus I offered to put my old boy out with her.
I keep having a few tears over what I consider to be a very harsh decision.
I know I'm a softy, but surely you don't just put animals to sleep because they are old...... ??????
YO horse died on Friday from a heart attack. She is understandly very upset. Horse was around 30 and had a bout of colic (we think it was colic) the night before and obviously her heart could not take the strain. It was very sad.
Her horse lived out with another - ie there were two old mares (both around 30). The other remaining old lady is owned by an old livery (she keeps her young horse closer to home).
Because YO horse died, she had just had her mare PTS. I find this incredible. There was absolutely nothing wrong with her apart from her age and a bit of arthritis.
The mares had been friends for a long time but she seemed happy enough plus I offered to put my old boy out with her.
I keep having a few tears over what I consider to be a very harsh decision.
I know I'm a softy, but surely you don't just put animals to sleep because they are old...... ??????