Re: euthanasia

[CMKSAGEHIL@aol.com]

In a message dated 2/7/99 12:20:55 AM Pacific Standard Time,
mmieske@netonecom.net writes:

<< if I was faced personally with the choice of shoot
 him now or wait 2 hours for the vet... I would feel obligated to shoot
 him, even if I had to do it myself.  If the vet is available, that is my
 first choice but if not... well, sometimes we do what we have to do. >>

Yes, we do.  And this type of sad scenario is something EVERYONE should think
about if they ride or travel (or live) in remote areas.  I know it isn't
pleasant to plan for the worst case scenario, but it is no different than
having a contingency plan for your horses in the event that YOU should die.
If you truly care about your horses, you WILL think about those sorts of
situations, and reconcile yourself in advance to do what you have to do.  If
you have already thought your way through disaster, you will be far more
efficient and supportive to your horse should you ever have the misfortune to
find yourself in such circumstances.

Heidi