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Rehab Horses
Lizzie, a 13 year old mini, previously foundered,
walking on feet that had not received proper care for an
extended period of time. Pictured are her feet at time of
impound.
Update After two trims by a natural care
farrier. Lizzie will always need the have her feet done on a
regular basis, but she is walking normally and pain free. Thank
you Diedra, for the work you have done on her hooves. |
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Willow, a weanling about seven months old at the time on intake. He had painful rain rot patches on his back that will leave lifetime white hair patches. Full of worms & under nourished, he was not halter broke.
After being examined by a vet, it was determined that Willow was
about 18 months old instead of the 7 we were initially told he
was, making him much older than his size would suggest. Two weeks into rehab, he is walking politely on a
lead and learning to trust people.
Update; 10 months after intake, Willow is
growing up and turning into a handsome fellow. He will be an
averaged size horse, now that he is receiving proper nutrition.
He has learned to pony alongside another horse. Willow has been
adopted into a lifetime home. |
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Bandit,
An Arab, in his mid teens that was impounded by law enforcement.
The before picture is on 2-27-10, 3 days after impound. He had a
body score of 1 & was very emiciated.
The during picture was taken on 3/29/10. Bandit had just had a good
roll in the sand & was dirty, but his weight had increased to a
body score of 3.
The After picture taken on 5/04/10 with a
body score of 5. Bandit is now enjoying life in a new home with
a Sr buddy & a nice family.
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Moonlight,a 16 yr old Polish Arab was placed in rehab for obesity. She scored a 9 on the Henneke scale & had founder issues as a result. A natural hoof care farrier began rehab on her feet and all lameness has disappeared. Her soles have thickened and she is now walking on good feet.
*** Update ***
Moonlight has been placed in dry lot, her feed limited and put on supplements for weight control. She is now sound & has proven to be a nice riding mare. She has lost 150 lbs and is regaining her girlish figure. Moonlight has been adopted & is enjoying the company of 2 mini donkeys |
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Jimmya 20 year
old Clydesdale, standing 17.3 hands. At intake he scored 1.5 Henneke
scale, weighing only 1314 lbs. He came to us with mites in the
feathers of his legs, loaded with worms, maggots in the crack in his
hoof, and needing his teeth floated.
*** Update ***
Jimmy pictures at over 1800 lbs & a body score of 5.5. The term
"Gentle Giant" that people talk of when referring to Draft
horses was the epitome of Jimmy. He was adopted and lived for
two more years in a home where he was loved & cared for. Always
coming to the gate for a pet whenever he saw you, he gave as
much as he received.
Losing a horse can break your
heart, but it will have been worth it |
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