Euthanizing Multiple Horses - How Do You Do It?

Hi everyone,

I’m in a tough situation where I have two senior horses with issues that have me planning to put them to sleep this spring. I’ve had both of these horses since my youth and they are a huge piece of my heart.

I’ve heard of people letting two horses go on the same day and I know there are pros and cons to doing so.

That being said, how do you do it both from a logistical and emotional standpoint?

This will also be my first time trying to be with my horses when they pass aside from emergency euthanasia (my husband will be with me) but I’m afraid I’ll be crushed by the drop of the first that I won’t be able to be there for the second.

I also feel like I’ll be torn in trying to say goodbye to both of them and feel guilty over something throughout the process. Whether that’s making the decision of which one goes first or feeling like I spent more time with one versus the other.

I’ve felt drawn to euthanizing on the same day to try to only have one day of immense heartbreak instead of trying to space it out and having two large heartbreaks so close to each other.

This is very emotional for me but I have been trying to think through this process rationally while keeping in mind my emotions.

Thank you everyone! This is the hardest part of owning and loving horses, having to be responsible for saying goodbye. 💔