Rosie can never be ridden

[noodle]

I always thought Rosie could never be ridden after the opperation went wrong but it was confirmed to me on thursday that if Rosie pulls through, she will never be ridden.
The vet asked if she was happy, I said yep she if fine and in season flirty with a handsome irish sports horse across the fence, but he also said rosie cannot stay as lame as she is, he said she did not need to be PTS that day BUT she must get sounder to live happily as a companion.

I have been in a bit of shock, I was living in my own little bubble after he said to turn her away for 6months and now things have kinda changed.

So I have decided to take steps to looks for another horse to join the girls.
I feel like I am betraying Rosie, but I am at a lovely yard that allows me to do what I want.
Pointless thread really, but needed to vent some feelings.

[LindaAd]

I always thought Rosie could never be ridden after the opperation went wrong but it was confirmed to me on thursday that if Rosie pulls through, she will never be ridden.
The vet asked if she was happy, I said yep she if fine and in season flirty with a handsome irish sports horse across the fence, but he also said rosie cannot stay as lame as she is, he said she did not need to be PTS that day BUT she must get sounder to live happily as a companion.

I have been in a bit of shock, I was living in my own little bubble after he said to turn her away for 6months and now things have kinda changed.

So I have decided to take steps to looks for another horse to join the girls.
I feel like I am betraying Rosie, but I am at a lovely yard that allows me to do what I want.
Pointless thread really, but needed to vent some feelings.

So sorry, Noodle - that is sad news .. .How lame is she? My Barney 's been lame for nearly ten years - he had a stifle cartilage injury, followed by an operation, but he didn't recover. He's lame, but he's happy as anything being retired ..

I'm glad you're thinking of getting another horse - of course you're not betraying Rosie. You're lucky to be able to keep her, and get another horse too.

[noodle]

she is VERY VERY lame, so lame I KNOW she must get better to be able to live well, although she is happy in herself right now

[LauraGeeGee]

I do really feel for you.

I have been keeping up with your threads about Rosie though haven't commented much.

Please don't feel like you're betraying her at all by looking for another horse! You've done so much for her and are continuing to so you don't need to feel guilty. If you're in a situation where you can have another horse too then go for it I say!

[poohsmate]

Really sorry to hear about Rosie, i do hope she becomes sound enough to be a companion.
Kaiser went lame 12 years ago and never came sound. He owed me nothing and having him PTS was never an option, even though i knew i would never ride him again.
Also the idea of farming him of somewhere else never entered my mind, i bought him and i feel i had an obligation to look after him.
i really hope he appreciates it LOL...:)

[greymare]

So sorry to hear this.

You have done everything possible for Rosie and have done incrediably well.

You wil not betray Rosie by looking for another horse.

Vent away!! Thats what we are hear for !!


Jen
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[learningcurve]

What a difficult time you are having, I really feel for you.

I think having another horse that you can take out for some lovely rides will do you the power of good.

Good luck with everything.

[kayjayhorses]

So sorry, Noodle - that is sad news .. .How lame is she? My Barney 's been lame for nearly ten years - he had a stifle cartilage injury, followed by an operation, but he didn't recover. He's lame, but he's happy as anything being retired

My gelding had exactly the same but unfortunately he had a GA to put a camera into the stifle and unfortunately never regained the feeling in either of his back legs - so he had to PTS after a few days of being put up in a sling but he just couldn't stand up on his own.

I think Rosie will love being a field ornament, so fingers crossed she keeps improving so she can stay happy being a companion.

[Yann]

I sincerely hope Rosie comes sound enough to be retired to the field :) You're not being disloyal by thinking about getting another riding horse, for most of us that's the main reason we have them.

[Cortrasna]

So sorry that you've had more bad news - really hope she becomes sound enough to have a happy retirement with you.

Had to retire my old boy 4 years at the age of 14 and did worry how he'd cope but he just LOVES being a giant bunny rabbit - also felt guilty getting another horse to ride but dont think it bothers him in the least - he knows he is and will always be my number one no matter what young upstart joins the herd:D

[Kimmy C]

Hi Noodle

Sorry I havent been following your threads on Rosie so I dont know the history there. I too hope she becomes well enough to live a long and happy retirement x

[Mary Poppins]

I hope that she pulls through and can live happily out in the field. It's the situation every owner dreads, but you have done your best by her and obviously love her very much. There is nothing wrong with wanting to get another horse to ride - you are just being realistic. Fingers and toes crossed for Rosie.

[diplomaticandtactful]

i am very sorry to hear this but i do question if she is happy enough in herself, even if lame, why she cannot continue like this if that is as good as it gets?

i had a donkey who was lame for about 10 years, severe arthritis in a shoulder caused by turning too sharply at canter and running into a post. as she got older, she occasionally had problems getting up but she was very limpy, though not in pain. when she cantered she forgot she was lame.....but was dreadful at walk and trot. but she ate, was cheerful and in the end it was cancer that killed her age 20, so young.

if rosie's lameness troubles her, makes her lose weight, look down in the mouth, then yes, i can see it as an issue but if she is fine otherwise, does it matter?

ok financial considerations, can you afford to keep two rather than one creep into the picture - i do hope she improves a bit and you feel comfortable with whatever you decide. it's never easy.

[fairlady]

Yeah I too sympathise Noodle. I guess you have to give her some more time see if she improves and hopefully, fingers crossed, even if lame, she will
remain Happy and contented. If this does not happen, like diplomaticandtacful has said and she starts to look miserable and lose weight you have to look at the 'quality of life' situation and make a decision then. Lets hope it doesn't come to that but you know her and I am sure you will
take the decision that is best for Rosie, at the end of the day.

As for getting another, why on earth not, from what you say its not going
to make any difference to Rosie's care or the attention you lavish on her, there is nothing to feel guilty about:)

[Mimi + Me]

Oh that's a shame, I remember at the time of her operation you just naturally wanted her to pull through.

I'd just give it plenty of time, her lameness may improve with time. Is she on pain relief i.e. bute or danilon?

Just because you are thinking of looking for another horse, it doesn't mean you love or care for Rosie any less.

[laceyfreckle]

Sorry to hear the news, Noodle...but as I've said before YOU will know when and what is the right decision to make when or if that time comes.

You and Rosie are doing well....you need to give yourselves a big hug for doing so well so far, one day at a time remember;)

If you feeli its right to look for another horse now then that can only be a good thing. I know how much you miss riding. Good luck with the horse hunting and remember to let us all know how that side of things goes too.:)