Horse owners are invited to join an online discussion surrounding equine euthanasia so that they can ensure they are providing the very best care for their charges.
The webinar, organised by the British Horse Society (BHS) Isle of Man Committee, will take place this Friday, 28 March at 7.30pm and tickets cost £5. There is a ‘watch later’ option also available.
Experienced equine vet Suzanne Green will discuss what the options are for having a horse put to sleep and will guide viewers through how to assess a horse’s quality of life.
She will also share advice about how to be prepared for the death of a horse, including the importance of having a euthanasia plan in place.
“Suzanne is highly knowledgeable in this field, allowing you to receive the best information on a sensitive topic,” a spokesman for the committee said.
“By the end of the talk you will have an understanding of the factors involved and why not having a plan in place can lead to delays in decision making and care,” they added.
“We hope this talk will help you feel more confident when the time comes, so you can make those difficult decisions a little more easily.”
Delayed euthanasia
Delayed euthanasia — when the decision to have a horse put to sleep is not made quickly enough — is considered the most urgent equine welfare concern affecting equines on an individual basis globally, according to the BHS.
The online webinar is relevant to all owners and those who care for equines, rather than just those with elderly or unwell horses. Resources will be provided to refer to after the session that will aid in knowing how to assess a horse’s mental and physical wellbeing to understand their quality of life.
“Though this is a difficult topic to think about, it’s important to always be prepared and ensure that the horse’s welfare is put first,” added the spokesman.
Buy tickets
The webinar will take place on Friday 28 March 2025 from 7:30pm. There are two ticket options: “Watch Live”, when you attend the event as it happens, and “Watch Later” when you can watch a recording of the event at a time that suits you.
The recording will be available to watch for seven days from the upload date.
Both types of tickets cost £5 per person, plus booking fees. They can be purchased by clicking here.
