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Post by prettyreckless on Jan 30, 2015 10:49:39 GMT
I have a pony that may not make it to spring time due to chronic health issues.. unfortunately I am still recovering financially for losing one on Christmas day and have a whopping big vets bill to clear...
what I am considering is if this pony goes down hill again is ringing the meat man to come shoot and collect him.. as harsh as that sounds ... I have to put him first, anything else and it just wouldn't be fair to him or anyone else,
could anyone recommend someone to me please..i have never done it this way before but its currently my only option, I am in Manchester so as local as possible
thank you
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Post by Philippa on Jan 30, 2015 12:35:16 GMT
Hi, sorry your going through it. Are Turners still trading?? Cant remember. If not theres an abbatoir in Todmorden area (depends which side of Manchester you are)
For the record I totally agree with your decision and think you are being responsible rather than one of those owners who either sells on or just tries to carry on without the correct veterinary intervention. I have a pony in the same situation as yours, one more bout of lammi and im afraid she will be going the same way. Im hoping we dont reach this stage but ive got to be realistic.
Good luck with whatever you choose.
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Post by Louise Dixon on Jan 30, 2015 13:01:27 GMT
Turner's are still trading and are helpful. But it does not have to be through an abattoir necessarily, you can contact the National Fallen Stock Company (google NFSCo) and they will tell you who your local collector is, they can put your pony down at home then take the body away to be incinerated. Obviously there is a cost associated with this, as there would be for Turner's unless the pony is going into the food chain, in which cas you would get some money for it.
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Post by lisa on Jan 30, 2015 14:18:30 GMT
What about the local hunt ? Our local hunt are fantastic and extremely respectful and very good at there job
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Post by prettyreckless on Jan 30, 2015 14:44:41 GMT
thank you for your replies, I will briefly explain, a few years ago he had an accident on a lorry and suffered nerve damage to his face and mouth.. almost looked like he had had a stroke.. he cant feel anything on one side.. I retrained him bit less and never had another issue with that.. but a few years later he had another accident in the field and now has sacroiliac?? joint disease.. he then went on to get mechanical lami last year.. and just hasn't been right since.. he really does suffer with his pelvis and when the lami hit I almost had him put down then.. but iv made a choice this coming spring/summer if it happens again then that will be it.. obv I don't want it to be, he is a very much loved family pony and my children adore him.. but I have to be sensible and losing one at Christmas has kinda put things into perspective for me.. I also cant keep throwing money at him  its horrible doing this and thinking about what im going to do, but I have to be sensible were coming to that time of year when lami starts to thrive again so I want a set plan in head for if it happens. I was still under the impression that turners were out of business? thanks again for your replies |
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Post by sarahp on Feb 1, 2015 19:56:48 GMT
It's entirely sensible getting things sorted in your head in advance and knowing what you are going to do about it when the time comes so don't feel bad about it, best to get your ducks in a row than have a rush at the last minute.
I'm not near you so can't help with names, but the local hunt come for mine and have always been quiet, considerate and helpful. Cheaper than the local knackers too.
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Post by sarahk on Feb 1, 2015 20:04:35 GMT
whatever you decide if it were me I would just make sure they were shot at home then taken away. that's only because I have heard a few horror stories of them being sold on, or kept a while before slaughter. I think I would be more inclined to contact local hunt.
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Post by brindlerainbow on Feb 1, 2015 20:25:53 GMT
Hunt kennels would probably be the cheapest, my local one charges £100 and the huntsman know what they are doing. Sensible to have a plan in place too
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Post by 19simeon56 on Feb 2, 2015 19:34:13 GMT
I would suggest having a word with your vet first to make sure about past medications and if they would stop his entry into the food chain,also is your horses passport clear (previous owners haven't signed it so the horse can't go into the food chain),if everything is ok and you can't find a No. for an abattoir in your area look up (google) Russell Jackson,he buys to go in for slaughter and may know who operates in your area,his land line is an 0191 No,he's based in the Hartlepool area but does travel and he's very helpful.
Hope this helps
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