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Erin Trawick-Smith, DVM reflects on grief, quality of life, and the emotional weight surrounding euthanasia in the horse world. It’s a reminder that loving horses well sometimes means asking difficult questions, listening more carefully, and putting their wellbeing ahead of our fear of loss. The goal isn’t just a long life. It’s a good one.
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5/13/2026, 7:00:11 PM
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