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[Candice_17]

My mare is barely 20, but she has a bad case of navicular, arthritis, and is SEVERELY swaybacked. She is in a lot of pain. She gets around as little as possible and would prefer to just stand in one spot. She will still do a small amount of trotting now and then, but for the most part she just stands and is miserable. There were days this winter that she didn't leave the straw pile to come and eat because it hurt to move. We are going to try some different shoes and supplements for her, but I need advice for when is it time to let her go. He back was bugging her so bad the other day that she was standing all streched out to alleviate some of the pressure. Nerving her is not an option for the navicular and her back is way past anything a chiropracter could do. I gave her a double dose of Bute before the farrier came out and it didn't even seem to take the edge off. So I need some advice, pretty please.

[BUDDYSGIRL]

It's a sad thing but you have answered your own question. If it's like you say and you KNOW she is miserable, it's time. Do what your heart tells you, for her sake. Just my opinion.

[saturns_realm]

I agree with buddysgirl, if the vet can not alleviate the pain then there is nothing more you can do.

[My Ladyhawke]

Yes, as the others stated, you have answered your own question. It is so hard to do, let go, yet know you do not want her to suffer any more. You have done all you can. My heart cries for you as this is so difficult. God Bless.

[joseph]

its hard but you need to give her something for pain then spend a few hours with her before you put her down. i have a 20 year old my grandkids ride.she is doing great right now but i dred the day. sorry to hear about you horse.

[circlep]

I agree you have answered all your own questions, when the quality of life is gone it is time. I to have an old mare,she has stretched tedons in her front left leg but she gets up and grazes,goes and stands at her feed bucket when it is time to eat, we will be putting her down,either this summer if the heat gets to bad or later in the fall before the snow and ice set in,i am not going to let her go through another winter. She is the absolute sweetest mare in the world. Her registered name is Docs Lil Darla and she is a blue roan QH. She was bought 2 years ago, out of sympathy and her legs have gotten much worse. We will miss her but it will be the best for her.

[My Ladyhawke]

They our in our hearts forever, gone and never fogotten. Then life starts anew. Circle of Life. Cir-See my new one under foals and the other one I put under Meet My Horse in error. Both just born last week of May and everyone is so busy with HB418 they do not respond to much else. Enough already with that.

[mart]

Go out and talk to her !! She will probably tell you the same thing !! Its time to let her go !! That might sound strange but you can see it in their eyes !! They know !!

[Candice_17]

Thanks for all your responses. I know your are all right, I just hoped... I don't know what, but something. She is so young. Why can't they just die? That would make life so much easier.... Thanks again.

[mart]

Have you asked your vets opinion ??? I probably would !!!