DEAD Horse!

Varmintmist · Jun 29, 2005

If you are going to have the vet put it down and it can still walk, slope the hole and walk the horse in, THEN inject it. Works fine.

If you can find a rendering plant to pick it up that is probably the way to go.

YanmarFever · Jun 29, 2005

I would not bury any animals on my property
We did, and it was a mistake. Every time you walk by the grave you feel like shedding a tear, even 10yrs. later.
I would go with the professional & his truck and not be there when its done.
been there done that
Ernie

EarPlug · Jun 29, 2005

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The vet set the time she was going to be there. Let my wife say goodbye to the horse, gave the horse the shot and stayed until the rendering guys showed up. The vet also recommended that my wife not be there when the rendering truck arrived. If your neighbor has any feelings at all for this horse, I recommend he not be present. )

We had the same situation. The rendering truck is not a pretty sight. We were the last stop of the day and the truck was loaded with cattle.

Jack

cowboydoc · Jun 29, 2005

If you have much compassion at all for the guy dig the hole for him. The thought of a rendering truck taking a horse that has been a family pet and friend is not pleasant. It sounds like there was alot of emotinal attachment to this horse. If it was me I would not even suggest such a thing to these people. I see many of you talk about your dogs on here. Would you send your friend of 10 years off in a truck full of dead animals to be made into glue and dog food?

slowzuki · Jun 29, 2005

Cowboydoc,

Some other ways of thinking are that some people aren't keen with the idea of nature breaking down their pet either.

Also, as much as it pains the realities of some areas are you don't even have choice to bury the animal.

Still, in other areas of the world, your old horse would be butchered and eaten. This isn't as common as it once was but in Quebec and other areas horse meat was common for people to eat.

cowboydoc · Jun 29, 2005

Also, as much as it pains the realities of some areas are you don't even have choice to bury the animal.

Still, in other areas of the world, your old horse would be butchered and eaten. This isn't as common as it once was but in Quebec and other areas horse meat was common for people to eat.


Completely agree with you that you have to do what you have to do. It seems to me in this case there is a choice.

thegreatrandini · Jun 29, 2005

Mike has said it all correctly!!!! Backhoe if you want to bury and rendering service cheap!!!!

Spiffy · Jul 2, 2005

Every time you walk by the grave you feel like shedding a tear, even 10yrs. later. 

Ernie, your character picture doesn't show you have such a soft side! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

When I was a 'young'n we were taught "if you love something, you may have to let it go" and "if your animal is in missery you must have the courage to eliviate it by 'your own hand' ". Lessons I won't trade, but really think the vet and rendering truck are the right solution for this situation.

Nasty, what was the verdict? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

Spiffy · Jul 2, 2005

cowboydoc,

I follow your logic 100%, but if they're trying to protect the emotions of a daughter who doesnt' likely uderstand 'life', "out of sight..out of mind" may be the best. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

edit: The unhappy faces were just to return myself to the somber side of the issue....not directed at anyone.

Junkman · Jul 2, 2005

All of my animals are buried on the property very near to the house. I go past them regularly and I always stop and think of them. I wouldn't have it any other way. If it were possible, my remains would be buried along side of theirs, but state law prohibits it. If I lived in MA, it would be possible, but alas, I am just over the state line in CT.