As a responsible horse owner, you will want to make a plan or what to do in the event of your companion’s passing. Read our guide to equine end of life owners plan for more information…
Owners Plan
Here is the information that your plan should contain.
About Your Horse
- Name
- Passport Issuing Organisation (PIO)
- PIO Address and Telephone Number
- Passport Number
- Microchip Number
- Insurance details
Your Preferred Options
In most instances, you are likely to have a choice for how the horse is put to sleep, but this may not be possible in the case of an emergency.
- Injection by vet
- Bullet by vet
- Bullet by other licensed individuals
- Provider’s name
- Provider’s contact details
You will also need to consider whether to have your animal’s remains buried or cremated.
- Burial on own land (permission required from the local authority)
- Cremation without ashes being returned
- Individual cremation with ashes returned to you
- Fallen stock collector
- Details of your chosen provider
- Provider’s name
- Provider’s contact details
Your Details
You may wish to leave your details and those of a responsible person who can take decisions on your behalf if you are unavailable with your vet.
- Your details
- Name
- Address
- Telephone number
- Mobile number
- Emergency contact
- Name
- Address
- Telephone number
- Mobile number
Your Vet’s details
- Name
- Practice name
- Contact telephone number
- Out of hours telephone number
Check List
Finally, make sure you have done the following:
- Researched and chosen your preferred methods
- Researched and chosen your preferred providers
- Check your insurance cover
- Completed insurance details
- Identified and notified your emergency contact
- Copy of plan given to your vet, livery manager and emergency contact
- Review your plan periodically
Heavenly Pastures Horse Cremations
Heavenly Pastures Horse Cremations are here to help you with horse collection and cremation services in the North West – covering the counties of Lancashire, Merseyside and Cheshire. We give you the space to grieve as our premier equine end of life service takes care of the practical arrangements. For more help or advice contact us on one of the following:-
Leyland Horse Cremations 01704 776 976
Warrington Horse Cremations 01704 776 976
Southport Horse Cremations 01704 776 976
Wigan Horse Cremations 01704 776 976
St Helens Horse Cremations 01704 776 976
