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My condolences. I think we all know the feeling of making that decision; I know your boy is running wild and free through the greenest of pastures.
The first experience I had with euthanasia was the very first horse my parents bought for me. His name was Sir Duke. He was likely a QH cross, chestnut with flaxen mane and tail with four white socks. I learned to ride on him. I learned all the basics with him.
I attended a summer camp with Sir Duke at my good friend's place, her mom was hosting. The instructor had us tie our horses up to the fence for grooming and tacking and explained if your horse goes down, walk to the other side of the alley and come get me--you know, typical safety talk for young kids.
I'd never put much thought into it, until my horse went down. I remember we ended up getting him up and moving him into the indoor arena with the heavily pregnant mares--to move around. They told me he was probably colicing, my parents picked me up from camp to take me home while they took care of Sir Duke. Little did I know, until my parents were explaining it to me on the way home, that they planned to put him down.
I cried so fiercely my parents drove me all the way back so I could say good bye to Sir Duke. They told me only to pet his head, because his tummy was sore. He taught me so much. It was okay he crossed the rainbow bridge to gallop through the hills, pain-free.

Now, I have a four year old mare--a truly saucy thing--named Baby Jazz/Pookie Bear/Baby Girl/Brat. (the booger in my profile pic) I love her to bits, and I look forward to many, many years with her.

Here's some super exciting, positive news: I've just finished the first semester of my equine reproduction program! It's been so much fun, I'm really excited for the next one! :D

My heart hurts for you. Losing babies is never easy or fair. May your mind be filled with your happy memories together, and your pain eased by the knowledge you granted him one last, great gift when no more could be done. Warfare has lots of good company over the bridge. Take as long as you need to grieve, and know that we are here for you.

I will share a happy story with you. Imagine the cutest, almost-snowy-white gray, blue-eyed pony. He has the most adorable tiny little hooves, is roughly the height of a juvenile Great Dane, and features a flowing mane and tail. His soft little nose and fuzzy ears frame an adorable, inquisitive face. Jackpot winner: he has a KIND personality! This is Bubbles, the new mascot/spokespony at my local therapeutic riding center. He is a magic unicorn.

Bubbles came to us a few months ago. It is MUCH easier to transport and comfortably stage a tiny pony during public presentations and demos than it is with a 1200 lb Quarter Horse. His first “official gig” with us was visiting our state school for the deaf. He was presented to a few different classes, and depending on the ages, we talked about horse care, identified horse parts, or discussed the roles our therapy horses horses have. I was really appreciative at how patient the students were with me, as I cannot sign much, so I spoke with them via a signing helper. At the end of each session, the kids would line up for pony petting and pictures. Bubbles was SO patient with the kiddos, and posed adorably for many, many pictures.

After the high school session, the students went to our rig with our director to talk about the truck and trailer (which frankly, was a lot more interesting to many of them). I walked Bubbles around the yard to keep him engaged. We soon noticed three little heads peeping over the recess fence. One girl was eagerly signing, and although I do not know much ASL, the phrase “may I pet the pony?!” is easily understood! She was one of the most engaged kiddos in her earlier session, and we had discussed her previous horse experience. This was not just a little girl who saw a novelty critter, this was A Horse Kid Presented With A Pony. Her instructor initially tried to dissuade her... have you ever tried to distract a horse kid when the most magical unicorn pony in the world is right in front of them? Good luck. Needless to say, a few minutes and one very persuasive conversation later, there were some very happy kids getting bonus Bubbles time.

I am sending you some digital Bubbles Cuddles

<3 Lots of love and pony whuffs from Texas.

I am so sorry for your loss. I know that feeling all to well. It is hard having them cross the rainbow bridge. I think the worst one that hit me the hardest was my 3 year old filly. Another mare hurt her and she came down wrong on her front leg. I decided to have her PTS. The vets said there was only a 15% chance she would completely heal with surgery. I had big dreams for her and I.
I am so sorry for your loss though.