Real life shit. With horses.
2 years ago
Su cuy'gar ner vode!
So I got a horse for my fiancé last Christmas and she's doing pretty bad. Turns out they lied to us about her age, looks like she's in her mid 30's per her teeth...which are now shot. She's struggling to eat, though she hoovers up soaked grain. It's getting hard to keep weight on her. And to add to all that, she's getting so stiff and sore on her front end due to arthritis. So, we are facing down having her euthanized. We also need a new horse so my gelding isn't alone so we don't even have time to mourn really. The joy and stress over buying a horse are overshadowed by also losing one we love...but for the sanity of my gelding we can't wait. So like...art is gonna be very slow for a bit. We are feeling some big emotions right now.
I hope it turns out for the best for you.
Not everyone can do a 100% mush diet for their horse and with progressive arthritis that is the stronger concern to me. Being able to get up and down comfortably and easily is so important.
I hope you all have confidence and comfort in the decision you make.
do what you need to do.