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Post by courtney A on Feb 18, 2012 9:49:14 GMT -5
 Yesterday Smoke was put down to a fractued right fore leg. Before any one jumps on me for my decision (like the secretary Burns BLM) we had xrays done immediately after Storm started to limp showed a fracture from fetlock to hoof with a butterfly at the bottom. I took him to Galbreath Equine Center 285 miles from the trainers. He was not cooperative with loading and unloading. Alot of stress on the leg. Xrays taken showed that it had shattered but not gone through the skin. They could pin it. He would be in a special cast for at least 6 wks. Good possiblity he would need another surgery to repin cast. The prognosis pasture pet with severe arthritic pain for the rest of his life. Cost $6000 dollars with $35/aday for board until pretty much healed. The staff of the BLM wild horse department were very kind and understanding. I wish to thank them for their kindness. I tried to add his picture but was unable to.
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Post by kigerfan on Feb 18, 2012 10:36:35 GMT -5
So sorry to hear about your baby, I know that was a tough decision, but if he was going to be in a lot of pain for the rest of his life, you had to consider 'quality of life'. Again, very sorry to hear about your loss  |
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Post by truemaloy on Feb 18, 2012 11:39:11 GMT -5
d**n, I am really sorry to hear that. I know that must of been heart wrenching. Email me his pictures at true.maloy@gmail.com if you cant get it to upload and I will post them for you.
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Post by lindad on Feb 18, 2012 16:50:06 GMT -5
So sorry for your loss and having to make that difficult decision. I think that you made the right one. Hugs.
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Post by kimk on Feb 18, 2012 17:36:28 GMT -5
Courtney, so sorry for your loss. I know how badly you wanted him at the adoption. You made the right decision regarding his future quality of life. Hugs to you.
Kim
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Post by stormyranch on Feb 18, 2012 21:30:08 GMT -5
So sorry for your loss ;-( we had a horse with a broken leg and after a $1500 surgery he rebroke it when he came out of anastesia and we didn't know it because he was in a cast. He had to be put down because the infection was too bad. It is never an easy decision.
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Post by mystickiger on Feb 19, 2012 8:03:18 GMT -5
Oh Courtney, so sorry to hear this. I still remember your beaming smile when you were the winning bid on him. Noting but support here. You absolutely did the best thing for Smoke and you. Take care.
Karen
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Post by fantasykiger on Feb 19, 2012 14:39:06 GMT -5
I am so sorry for your loss, you must be heartbroken I don't have any doubt you made the right choice for Smoke. |
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Post by kigercat on Feb 19, 2012 14:42:30 GMT -5
So sorry Courtney. I know the sick feeling you have when you have to decide what is best for them. Lost my 2007 filly to a freak accident in 2009 that broke her hip/pelvis. there was a very very slim possibility we might have been able to get it to heal but she would always have trouble with a shorter hind leg and barely be pasture sound and most likely have pain issues. You put so much of yourself in gentling and earning their trust when you lose one it's like losing a piece of yourself.
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Yesterday Smoke was put down to a fractued right fore leg. Before any one jumps on me for my decision (like the secretary Burns BLM) we had xrays done immediately after Storm started to limp showed a fracture from fetlock to hoof with a butterfly at the bottom. I took him to Galbreath Equine Center 285 miles from the trainers. He was not cooperative with loading and unloading. Alot of stress on the leg. Xrays taken showed that it had shattered but not gone through the skin. They could pin it. He would be in a special cast for at least 6 wks. Good possiblity he would need another surgery to repin cast. The prognosis pasture pet with severe arthritic pain for the rest of his life. Cost $6000 dollars with $35/aday for board until pretty much healed. The staff of the BLM wild horse department were very kind and understanding. I wish to thank them for their kindness. I tried to add his picture but was unable to.
