RIP Grandma (Tami)

Tami was put down on Saturday, 19 September 2009. She wasn't right on Friday, so the decision was made. Tami spent the night in the race (her choice) while the others (Bella, Layla, Eden) left her to be in the paddock (our horses often have a paddock and the race).

Tami was PTS and buried in the back paddock. Bella, Layla and Eden were in back right paddock so would have seen what happened.

I know there are several schools of thought on the situation - one being that the horses are separated and don't know what happens; the horses are in the vicinity and can see/watch; and the horses are let into the same paddock to say their farewells.

I'm not sure which is the best option and I think there would be a different 'best option' for different horses/scenarios.

I have definitely noticed a difference in Bella - she used to be quite 'chatty', would always whinny when she saw me. She has been very quiet, I've only heard her whinny once since Tami went. She is fine in all other respects - is eating, drinking and doing all horsy things, but is quiet.