Re: Ugh, gotta put a horse down

Posted by Dave 2N on May 18, 2009 at 14:14:47 from (74.32.113.246):

In Reply to: Ugh, gotta put a horse down posted by Brokenwrench on May 18, 2009 at 10:22:41:

Broken-

This is the "down" side of having animals. It's particularly tough when a horse has to be put down.

We've had Quarter horses for 40 years and we've put down a few horses over the years. The toughest one was in September of 2007 when we had to put down our 35-1/2 year old grulla mare. She was born on our place, we raised her and trained her and over the years she baysat and 4-H'ed the kids. She was gentle and great to ride anywhere, any time. But-she lost her teeth and all she could eat was soaked beet pulp. Then she developed congestive heart failure.

So--I called the vet and had him and my backhoe guy show up at the same time. Not ashamed to tell you that I cried. She was a great old girl.

But--all of this heartbreak "goes with the territory." You have to remember the good times. And you or your son won't get over this in just a couple of days, either. It's been 1-1/2 years since we put "Honey" down and I'm still seeing her out in the pasture or standing at her stall door to come in to be fed.

Hang in there. Thinking of you.
Dave 2N

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