I think that really depends on the person, I know for myself I was glad I was there, I owned sweetie for almost 15 years, and I felt I owned to her to there with her. I cannot say it made it any easier on myself, I still cry when I think about her. But I know a lot of people that do not even want to be at the barn when it happens because they want to remember their horse happy, and not in that state. I dont think anyone can make that decision for you, that decision is completely personal, and no one will think less of you for either decision