# @theplaidhorsemag on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DYSi_CVjMDQ
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/65547934-theplaidhorsemag-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/62ad74c941.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-05-13T19:00:11.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The Plaid Horse Magazine (@theplaidhorsemag) — https://gondola.cc/theplaidhorsemag

## Caption

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.

#ThePlaidHorse #hunterjumper #HorseCare #HorseHealth #Horsemanship #EquestrianLife #HorseRiding #HorseWelfare #EquestrianSport #SeniorHorse #RideBetter

## Stats

- **Views:** 0
- **Likes:** 370
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- **Comments:** 8

## Tags

hunterjumper, seniorhorse, ridebetter, horseriding, theplaidhorse, horsewelfare, horsehealth, equestriansport, horsecare, horsemanship, equestrianlife

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