tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113210295764288330.post6788269634332331978..comments2024-01-27T06:46:56.744-06:00Comments on Paradigm Farms Horse Retirement: More FAQsMelissa-ParadigmFarmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14274830693649851658noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113210295764288330.post-49713706409381775132015-07-19T19:46:36.035-05:002015-07-19T19:46:36.035-05:00I agree with your comments completely. People are...I agree with your comments completely. People are just so unrealistic about things. I sacrifice to be able to pay for my horse's retirement- that is my choice. If I could no longer pay, I agree with euthanization. Better that than a beloved horse winding up starving in rescue or dumped somewhere. Horse ownership equals responsibility, as I said to my husband the other day when he complained that I was on my way to the barn where I board my dressage horse who is still rideable. Vivian S. Veterehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10572106684078143949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113210295764288330.post-80236266053832715512015-07-19T10:08:40.361-05:002015-07-19T10:08:40.361-05:00I had a former friend try to stick me with a 30 ye...I had a former friend try to stick me with a 30 year old horse that was so lame it would start to fall over on you when you tried to pick the other foot. It was fine as long as it had regular hock injections, daily meds, supplements, senior feed and special bagged hay. The person stopped paying board and said that I was mean because we wouldn't let it stay "for free" on the farm. The hay, grain, vet and farrier bills weren't free, I was paying them & it wasn't cheap. The property taxes aren't cheap either.<br />It is so frustrating when someone gets the benefit of having a great riding horse for years and then expects others, who did not get the benefit of riding and showing that horse, to take care of it with no compensation. 2 Punk Dogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06373806920604586043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113210295764288330.post-10256468954032989722015-07-18T09:40:46.514-05:002015-07-18T09:40:46.514-05:00We're just starting to get those "retire ...We're just starting to get those "retire my horse for free?" inquiries. And the local rescue wants us to "foster" for them as well. I need paying residents so I can pay the bills. <br />Your last point, about owners who want THE BEST for their retired horses, but want someone ELSE to provide it, is majorly irksome for me! See it all the time on local horse sites...<br />I don't see that your post should elicite any hate mail--you speak the truth. But then, I think you're "singing to the choir." Those who follow your blog know the value of owners who care enough for their retired competitor or beloved family critter to provide for their "golden years." EvenSonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02032555334605790413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113210295764288330.post-17258119092699777562015-07-17T18:15:23.510-05:002015-07-17T18:15:23.510-05:00No hate mail here, I agree 100%. I get pretty irri...No hate mail here, I agree 100%. I get pretty irritated at those "must be forever home" ads for companion horses. Of course I hope this decision is still a long way off for me but my horse is my responsibility, for life. RuckusButthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14760056031442317243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113210295764288330.post-11330560894950901872015-07-17T07:23:20.957-05:002015-07-17T07:23:20.957-05:00Thank you for this post. I applaud you on your fra...Thank you for this post. I applaud you on your frankness discussing the issues of horses who have lived past their usefulness to their owners. I see so few people willing to come out and say that euthanization may just be the kinder option. I almost think some folks are so afraid of having to make that call that they try to find someone else who has to do it for them. Sad.jeninmnnoreply@blogger.com