Wobbler advice please - C3 narrowed, C4 four bone chips, C3/4 step

A truly stunning looking lad with loads of presence!

When I had my 10 year old Don Schufro gelding PTS last November due to High Grade Wobblers, the hardest thing to deal with, for me, was his age and that it was far too soon, it was so bloody unfair and it still hurts like hell. I try to concentrate on all the good times we had, but we should have had a lot more. It's a hideous condition, and the effect is horrendous to see, I know that having my lad PTS was the right thing to do, and I'm sure it's right for your lad too, my heart goes out to you.
 
cptrayes said:
This is my favourite picture of him. I think it shows all his talent and all his personality too. He is the most emotional, opinionated, difficult, talented and rewarding horse I have ever known. It was a privilige to have ever sat on his back. His power was awesome, as was his spirit. He's only ten years old. Life just is not fair sometimes, is it?

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Does he have Suffolk in him? He is indeed fabulous as that under hind and his entire demeanour (as you say) show. Indeed it is not but you do the right brave thing xxx
 
He's a KWPN but I wouldn't be at all surprised if there was Suffolk somewhere in his background. He is so heavily muscled now he is mature that he has to have some draft somewhere back in his ancestors.
 
cptrayes said:
He's a KWPN but I wouldn't be at all surprised if there was Suffolk somewhere in his background. He is so heavily muscled now he is mature that he has to have some draft somewhere back in his ancestors.
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He has the look and from what you say the exact personality of a x I was lucky enough to hunt for many years. Boldest, bravest, most athletic and clever thing I ever sat on. Opinionated too like yours. But then, he was so bright, you kind of couldn't blame him. The real similarity is the extreme stretch under of the hind and the incredible movement in his hip which allows it. Almost freakish, iykwim, for the type.

If he is in any way similar you do the best and right thing. They are the type should never grow old but heart attack working hard and fast one day. You will be as brave as he is tomorrow xxx
 
Gutted for you before I saw jazz now I've seen him its worse. Well done for making the decision we all hope not to have to make. Take care lovely lady. X
 
Will be thinking of you tomorrow. You have obviously made the right decision for the horse but it is never easy.
I have lost 2 horses, IDx and Clydie mares aged 10 and 11 (neither from wobblers) and it does feel so much worse than pts because of old age. There is a horrible feeling of having been cheated.
You will obviously have a wealth of wonderful memories of Jazz to cherish. I hope they help you at this difficult time.
 
What a great photo. What beauty & character. I am really gutted for you C. I will be thinking of you today and through the week and sending big hugs to you at this very sad and difficult time xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
 
I have followed this thread from when you first noticed something was not right with him.( I think he's beautiful by the way)Be brave and know that you are doing the absolute right thing by him. He is lucky to have you.
 
Glad to see your back.

A stunning lad, and one that will leave you with lots of memories. A hard but sensible decision in light of things

My thoughts are with you today.
 
CPTrayes I would just like to congratulate you for making the kindest, bravest and best decision for your beautiful boy. Anyone that knows anything about wobblers knows that it doesn't get better... it is degenerative... meaning that over time (however long that may be) it gets worse. By the sounds of it your boy is in a pretty bad way now and this is not only tough on him but it is torture for you. It must be such a relief to know that in an hour and a half's time he will be at peace once again and free from this horrendous condition.

As I menioned in your original post, my boy appears to be a shiverer and I am fully prepared that at some point in the future it may deteriorate to the point that I am in the same boat as you.

I am so sorry. My thoughts are with you today xxx
 
Very, very sorry, but in light of the findings the only humane thing you could have done at the end of the day. Thoughts xxxx


RIP Your lovely lad and Rommy my Wobblers horse.
 
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