Several posts on this list make a good point of what to do when burial is not an option.? ?There has been a growing practice of composting animals in Vermont, especially after the mad cow scare.? I must say, done correctly, it is very efficient.? For those who wish to euthanize their horse at home, it is a viable solution and can be done anywhere where there is a sufficiently sized manure pile.? For more information go to www.anr.state.vt.us/dec.wastediv/compost/main2.htm