To avoid having to make a difficult decision during a time of grief when you are feeling emotional we recommend that you make a euthanasia plan for your horse long before it is actually needed. It may be helpful to include your preferred collection and cremation options in the circumstances of a natural death. Read our article in full to find out more about making a plan for equine end of life…
Making a Plan For Equine End Of Life
As part of your plan, you should consider the information and support that is available from equine charities to help you through that difficult time. More information and links to the websites are below:
Just in Case
World Horse Welfare – https://www.worldhorsewelfare.org/just-in-case/
This is an initiative that is designed to help to guide you through end of life considerations. They have two leaflets: one that gives the facts, and the other to help you make a plan.
Friends at the End
British Horse Society https://www.bhs.org.uk/our-work/welfare/our-campaigns/friends-at-the-end/
Friends at the End is a scheme that is designed to ensure no horse owner needs to face the loss of their companion alone. You can contact their team for support by phone or email. Alternatively, you may request a face to face support meeting from a local volunteer.
If you feel that you could benefit from talking to someone via the Friends at the End scheme you can contact BHS Welfare on 02476 840517 or email friendsattheend@bhs.org.uk. They will connect you to your nearest BHS Friend.
End of Life
Blue Cross https://www.bluecross.org.uk/horse-end-life/
Losing a horse can be equated to losing a member of the family, such are the ties between animal and owner. The grieving process, and the strength of feeling that after your horse has been put to sleep cannot be underestimated. Blue Cross Pet Bereavement Support Service are here to help you through those times.
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
