tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post5553065414343734267..comments2024-03-13T07:08:24.695-04:00Comments on Cob Jockey: End of Life Decisions and Equine "Living Wills"Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04292565760924146966noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-79327174062014492222013-05-28T21:57:02.360-04:002013-05-28T21:57:02.360-04:00Barn we have boarded at the past four years, had s...Barn we have boarded at the past four years, had something like that in the boarding contract. We had to specify an amount we ok'd in the event we could not be reached and a vet had to be called.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10313417800020012776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-8276116169419658652013-05-28T13:19:20.012-04:002013-05-28T13:19:20.012-04:00I am very lucky that my trainer, vet and I all see...I am very lucky that my trainer, vet and I all see eye to eye on most of that stuff. I always knew what I would do or have someone do in those situations, and I knew it would be hard when I came to my decision but it is a really rough ride even when you do the right thing.L.Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05052638724440787772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-89122538582951274772013-05-28T12:15:54.755-04:002013-05-28T12:15:54.755-04:00The first boarding contract I ever signed for my h...The first boarding contract I ever signed for my horse had a dollar amount the barn owner was authorized to spend in case I couldn't be reached. That was tough. Since then I've grown more comfortable with setting a dollar amount, and I've also had extensive discussions with both my boyfriend and my mother about what my wishes would be and they can serve as backup - plus they know how/where to find me at all times.<br /><br />I did board at a barn once that wouldn't inject banamine without getting in touch with me. That pissed me off, as my horse has a history of gas colic. If I can't be with him at all times, then I want the barn I choose to be able to administer needed medication quickly - these were experienced horse people who could easily tell when a horse needed banamine, too, so it wasn't like they were unsure.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16071037752920853786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-81270910693277567912013-05-27T21:28:48.108-04:002013-05-27T21:28:48.108-04:00It is really hard to fill one of those questionnai...It is really hard to fill one of those questionnaires. I had to fill one for Roscoe when he went to stud training. Mom and Peggy scolded me for not putting a higher dollar amount for what he is worth, but i think he is priceless so it was a hard question. I did feel bad because I could only put a small dollar amount limit for colic surgery. <br />I do think these are a good idea, so that caretakers do not have questions.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13675631291488697042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-34681476865217630452013-05-27T20:04:40.010-04:002013-05-27T20:04:40.010-04:00I am lucky enough to board at a smaller more priva...I am lucky enough to board at a smaller more private barn with one of the boarders being one of my best friends and the BO working at our colleges vet hospital so I can trust them all with making quick decisions should I not be reachable. Plus they have basically the same ideas as to when to stop (such as colic sx) etc. I know that even if I didnt have the money I could come up with it some how, I would rather my pony be okay!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16697668284253060576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-4903428772717296032013-05-27T18:55:31.426-04:002013-05-27T18:55:31.426-04:00When my barn owners went on vacation for 3wks, the...When my barn owners went on vacation for 3wks, they left a note at the vet's office authorizing me and another boarder to make decisions for them and their horses. It also stated no colic surgery and a monetary limit on how much they would spend on each horse, ie more on the younger/show horses and less on the older/retired horses. outofasheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03117319496884845767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-14474089061070600562013-05-27T16:36:34.731-04:002013-05-27T16:36:34.731-04:00A questionnaire is a great idea!! I should defiant...A questionnaire is a great idea!! I should defiantly do one of those for Henry.Karleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09196824979284472867noreply@blogger.com