Jump to content
The mkiv Supra Owners Club

Another Sad Day


Supragal

Recommended Posts

  • Replies 67
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Rosie, I'm so sorry to read this.

It's never an easy decision to make, and I know how you must be feeling :cry:

The only consolation is that you made the decision, as much as it hurts you to let him go, in his best interest, to end the suffering.

I'll be thinking of you.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Well it's all done. I think it went as well as it could as I only heard 1 shot, so nothing terrible happened like them missing. I got there early and took him to find some cow parsely to stuff his face on as that was his favorite.

 

Now I have to clear his stable out and I guess throw out all his things.

 

Thanks everyone.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Well it's all done. I think it went as well as it could as I only heard 1 shot, so nothing terrible happened like them missing. I got there early and took him to find some cow parsely to stuff his face on as that was his favorite.

 

Now I have to clear his stable out and I guess throw out all his things.

 

Thanks everyone.

 

Thoughts with you now. Be brave mate.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Injection can be far more traumatic for the horse. They can't always administer enough in one go so they have to do a series of injections, which can result in a drowzy horse panicking and struggling while not really being in control of their legs etc- not at all pretty. At least with a bullet it's instant.

 

Plus injections are usually done in the stable by a vet so you have to deal with that, then get someone to come and remove the body... imagine the logistics of getting a half ton body out of a stable door... not easy especially if rigamortis has set in which it does in a couple of hours.

 

They are shot outside so they just winch them into the back of a truck and take them away.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue. You might also be interested in our Guidelines, Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.