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Post by fletcher on Apr 12, 2006 9:01:42 GMT -5
right i was thinking if your horse broke its leg hope to god it doesnt would you put it to sleep or try and fix it i know i would try and fix it unless the break was to bad. www.equestrian-mad.piczo.com |
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Post by asmithdq on Apr 12, 2006 13:31:26 GMT -5
I have had this happen before, my mare had to be put down. What I had to think about was what type of life she would have. Yes she could have been fixed, but only be a some what sound field horse, she would always be sore, and could never do anything more. Also in the winter she would have to be kept in and only go out if the ground was just right. So I took all of this into making my desision, and said that was no life. I miss her dearly, and she was only 6. When it happened I took her to the EMC and they X-rayed her and put her in a cast untill I could make up my mind. The only thing I did do was have eggs pulled off her. She was and still is untill her daughter is born in May, the only mare with her bloodlines in the USA. So you have to look at each and every case. You also can not smiply just say that I will save the horse, or put it down.
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Post by TessElaine on Apr 12, 2006 14:20:19 GMT -5
I think that it would be according to how bad the break was. I'm in a power chair myself and if the horse could be fixed without having to suffer in pain then I would have the horse repaired and let them live their life as a pet/friend...but if their injuries was to the effect that they would suffer in pain for the rest of their life then I would probably have to consider putting them down... but that would be the last resort... because life is worth so much more... Also, I have a dog that had to have his leg amputated and he gets around just like he did before of course a horse has to have all four to get around though.
My deepest condolences to asmithdq on the loss of your mare. I'm so glad that you were able to collect some of her eggs so that she can pass on her bloodline.
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Post by Heather T on Apr 12, 2006 18:50:38 GMT -5
I agree that you have to weigh the quality of life with the quantity of life. There are too many variables to take into consideration.
I'd like to think that I would do everything possible to save the horse's life, but the quality of life would have to be considered too.
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Post by AngieCiesla on Apr 12, 2006 19:39:25 GMT -5
I have been put in this situation... We bought cookie for kids and they were all scared of her. She was a very gentle girl, but my kids had a pony and have been scared to ride ever since. We had a friend thats little girl wanted a horse soooooo bad, we let them take Cookie to their house and it was a instant bond with Tiffany and Cookie. Tiffany loved that horse with all her heart, Cookie taught her to ride. They had a HUGE pasture and cookie was in heaven she had been a cattle horse and she kept her cattle in line. Long story short, Cookie broke her leg stepping in a pot hole in the pasture, we took her to Auburn they did x-rays and Cookies leg was broken in 3 places. My next question was will she ever heal, she will BUT she will always be in PAIN and will have to live in a stall the rest of her life. That is not a life I would want for myself or one of my animals. I cried and had a long talk with Cookie she told me she was ready to go she had done her job  So we let her go. That was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. Cookies job was that she taught Tiffany to ride. Tiffany now barrel races and she dedicates ever win to Cookie. Had it not been for Cookie Tiffany would have never had the chance to do what she loves and that is ride horses. |
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Post by horserescuelady on Apr 12, 2006 20:09:28 GMT -5
I, also, have been in this situation. Had a mustang stallion that had to have colic surgery. Went the distance on that one, while in recovery, he kinda went loop-y, and broke his right rear at the hock and hip. Docs said, sure, he'll heal, but will never be the same. I didn't want to put him thru ANOTHER surgery and then have a alife filled with pain. So, we put him down. He was proud in life....and proud in death.
Another one was a rescue mini that came in with fractures in both front fetlocks. Had radiographs done, docs said to "cast" her. BOTH fronts were casted and she went on to live a happy and pain-free life.
So, I guess it depends on the QUALITY of life "after", as to what I would do here.
Sheri
SCR
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Post by joy on Apr 12, 2006 22:52:09 GMT -5
Several years ago, my younger sister's 6 yr old mare broke the coffin bone in her hind foot in seven places. Seven!!!!!
Risking the chance that she might not have a comfortable life, she opted to bring her home, and hope for the best. One year later, they visited the vet for a routine checkup, and the vet was amazed over how well the mare's foot had healed! He gave my sister the go-ahead to start lightly riding the mare .. One more year passed, and the vet, who was shocked even more, gave her "the go-ahead", and my sister went back to competing at barrel racing.
This was 18 years ago! My sister later married, had two daughters, who learned to ride, and compete in jr rodeo on this littlle mare, who helped them to win numerous saddles and prizes, and gave them 4 beautiful foals. At first, this was a tough decision for her and our parents to make, not wanting the mare to be in pain , but, what an extrordinary out come! They just recently lost the mare to cancer, but she will forever be loved and remembered for her companionship, her teachings, and most of all, her great, big, big, big, heart. Her name was ' My Lady Bright Ways', and she was my sister's first horse.
Believer in Miracles,
Joy
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Post by TessElaine on Apr 14, 2006 19:14:50 GMT -5
Several years ago, my younger sister's 6 yr old mare broke the coffin bone in her hind foot in seven places. Seven!!!!! Risking the chance that she might not have a comfortable life, she opted to bring her home, and hope for the best. One year later, they visited the vet for a routine checkup, and the vet was amazed over how well the mare's foot had healed! He gave my sister the go-ahead to start lightly riding the mare .. One more year passed, and the vet, who was shocked even more, gave her "the go-ahead", and my sister went back to competing at barrel racing. This was 18 years ago! My sister later married, had two daughters, who learned to ride, and compete in jr rodeo on this littlle mare, who helped them to win numerous saddles and prizes, and gave them 4 beautiful foals. At first, this was a tough decision for her and our parents to make, not wanting the mare to be in pain , but, what an extrordinary out come! They just recently lost the mare to cancer, but she will forever be loved and remembered for her companionship, her teachings, and most of all, her great, big, big, big, heart. Her name was ' My Lady Bright Ways', and she was my sister's first horse. Believer in Miracles, Joy Thanks for sharing this with us. I also believe in miracles and this was one.  |
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Post by Marion on Apr 14, 2006 20:53:29 GMT -5
My grandfather bought a race horse who broke his left front leg as he was acrossing the finish line. They chose not to put him down. We got him and he was the sweet thing you ever wanted to be around. He had a limp but didn't stop him from running or finishing his race or anything else for that matter. He later died of old age.
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