Saying Goodbye to a Beloved Horse

bit of the challenge he has given me life skills riding skills and horsemanship skills and hes a very dear animal friend.
And its the final act of that friendship that will help Little in the time ahead. Understandably euthanizing her horse is repugnant to her. But she says I have the power to stop him from suffering in the wrong hands. I have the power to stop him from the daily pain he is suffering now. I have the power to stop the future pain that he would suffer as his condition progresses.
Its that power embraced in the purest of love and compassion that will sustain Little as she helps Kydan move forward to another place. 
I want what is best for him. Suffering daily pain not being able to work roughhouse play possibly causing a break inside his disintegrating bones are not in his best interest. Giving him away is not an option. Retiring him to a field is not an option. Healing him is not an option. What other option is there?
With the passing of each of our horses and ponies I remember how I agonized and clung to the belief that freeing them of pain and disability was the most compassionate thing I could do. 
Euthanasia is the last and kindest thing you can do for your old friend says Twidale. Personally I have had to put down three of my own horses over the last 30 years and I have no doubt that I made the best decision for the horses. Dolly chronic founder Impi broken leg and Sylvester chronic navicular were all great rides and I have good memories from all of them. We planted a tree in the garden for each of them and shed a tear as we watered it then moved on with no regrets. So should it be for you all.
The silence was profound. Maisie was sedated as the final needle slid in. I rested her head in my lap and placed my hand over her eye. Seconds passed. The restlessness eased. Moving his stethoscope into position my vet listened. He nodded.