My 30 year old grey mare is being put to sleep next week. My other two horses have only been with her for four (4) months, but I still don't know how they will react. Do I take them for a walk while it happens? I don't want them to have to watch and I certainly can't.
2007-02-20 11:22:20 · 8 answers · asked by Natalie B 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
If you are able to try and move your grey mare out to a different location when you have her put to sleep. Every horses reaction to the death of a pasture mate varies but you should never have a horse put to sleep in a area where your other equines often go or are around- I'm a vet and have noticed that with older equines when put to sleep often start to smell "dead" a bit faster than the younger ones. That smell can be left on grass, clothes, and the general area where they are laid to rest. You probably don't want your other horses to smell that.
Also, I think you would rather be with your equine during her last minutes so you may just want to feed your horses later or earlier that day while your vet euthinizes your mare to comfort her and say good bye. After she passes I'd suggest taking her halter and other objects she often used and either placing them separately from your other 2 equines belongings or thoroughly wash them. This is so you may keep them intact if you are no longer going to use them and so your other horses don't smell your mare as smell can trigger panic or distress in equines if they are having separation anxiety.
2007-02-20 11:57:40 · answer #1 · answered by silvaspurranch 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im sorry to here about your pony, thats so sad.
The kindest thing you can do for your other 2 is take them quietly out the way, or is it possible to move the pony somewhere out of sight for them? Horses seem to have an odd way of knowing what is going on even when there not around, Iv found my horses have coped well with others going (we use to live at a riding school but had a close herd).
I think you will just find your 2 horses to be very quiet for a few days.
If your still worried about this, ring your vet that is coming out asap and ask for his advice so you can prepare, he will know whats best to do.
2007-02-20 11:34:46 · answer #2 · answered by Rodeo Chick 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I suppose it depends on how and where the vet is going to do it . And who disposes of the animal after death.
Taking them for a walk sounds like a good idea.
30 years old sounds very old to me for a horse.
Say goodbye to your horse , give it a treat and try to keep it calm and comfortable. Putting it to sleep is just about what happens ,if drugs are used , the animal will lay down and just fall asleep and die.
2007-02-20 11:39:15 · answer #3 · answered by mark 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ohhh thats so sad. I think you probably should take them for a walk or anything just to get them out of there. Horses are the most beautiful animals in the world. Its sad that she has to be put to sleep.
2007-02-20 11:36:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put them 'out to pasture' while your 'old grey mare' is put to sleep ... and if you really 'can't' be with her, then go out to that pasture and love your two other horses TOTALLY ... but let them 'run free' and make sure they are 'far enough away' from the death that they can't 'hear' or 'see' any of it, and make sure that everything is 'totally cleaned up' when you return them to the barn.
2007-02-20 11:36:26 · answer #5 · answered by Kris L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I had my old horse put down, we loaded him in a friend's trailer . I stayed and stood by him for the injection, etc. It was like ripping away part of my heart to have to put him down, but seeing how peacefully he died was a relief to me. The trailer was on the other side of the barn away fro the other horses.
I have read that when horses that are very attached, it may be good to leave the body accessible to the other horse(s) so they can grieve. In your circumstance these horses haven't fully bonded with this old one, so it shouldn't be too difficult for them.
2007-02-20 11:36:02 · answer #6 · answered by Susan M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-17 14:56:06 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had to put two of my geldings down this past summer - and my horses watched and mourned (stood on their graves) for two days after both incidents. There is no way around it, they will greive. If at all possible, take them away and don't let them see it. My experience was awful and painful - especially the reactions from my other two geldings!
2007-02-20 13:30:05 · answer #8 · answered by dressage.rider 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋