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Alee |
Posted - Mar 27 2015 : 08:31:57 AM At the beginning of the month, I drove down to Colorado Springs are and picked up a "free" horse. She was probably pretty close to a body score of 2 (hollow neck, could count all her ribs even through winter hair, tail dock very visible etc). I was worried she wouldn't even make the trip home honestly.
I got a blanket on her so she wouldn't have to fight so hard to keep her body warm, got her some weight gainer grain and hung a hay bag for her. We made a fairly easy drive back home, but had to stop and refill the hay bag a few times for her.
Now that she is here she is getting free choice hay, still gets the weight gainer grain, has a big pasture to run around in, and Tala to keep her company.
At first she would eat and then just stand and stare into the distance. She had very little connection with her surroundings. I think she was really focused on healing and just trying to hang on until she has some reserves.
I am happy to report that she has gained weight slowly but consistently and she is now fully engaged in her surroundings. She has started playing with Tala, and will trot or even canter around the field as the mood strikes her. She still needs probably another 75-100 lbs of healthy muscle and fat reserves before she is fully healthy but we are on the way...
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queenmushroom |
Posted - Feb 17 2016 : 07:27:03 AM Powdered rice bran is an excellent weight builder especially for older horses. There is a local large animal rescue that uses it for all it's rescues. The owner introduced it to a friend of mine with a geriatric horse (30+ years) and it's helped him tremendously. She also uses hay stretcher in the older horses as well. Hope this helps.
Lorie
Patience is worth a bushel of brains...from a chinese fortune cookie |
Alee |
Posted - Dec 30 2015 : 09:45:36 AM Thanks MaryBeth! I am so glad I was able to get her and help her get healthy again. Nora was given her own saddle by my uncle so we can ride together next nice day!!
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Marybeth |
Posted - Dec 23 2015 : 11:47:49 AM Here's to riding again!
Good rescue story MB
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Alee |
Posted - Dec 22 2015 : 04:43:01 AM Update on Jasmine- She got lice free shortly after my last post and actually got too fat over the summer! She looked pregnant, honestly! I went and visited the horses last night when I took them hay and they both have great winter coats grown in. They are doing great and I am already looking forward to warmer weather and getting to ride again!
Alee Farmgirl Sister #8 www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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herblady55 |
Posted - Apr 14 2015 : 1:45:06 PM WOW! Alee... you are a 'horsey-angel!' I watched an episode of Dr.Pol-DVM, on Netflix, where they had a lice infested cow that couldn't even get up and he said lice just drain the blood and energy from them. He gave it a shot of something, don't remember(senior moment* giggle*) and said it would get better. Really enjoyed that show! Hope there are more episodes! You have a BIG heart and a WHOLE BUNCH of patience girl! God Bless!
Sister-chick# 905(Sept.14th 2009) Judy French-Hugs&Squeezles! "Hey...Don't Make Me Put My Hands On My Hips!" "The last thing I want to do is hurt you...but it is on my list!" |
ceridwen |
Posted - Apr 01 2015 : 7:56:52 PM OMG, she must have been miserable. Goodness! So glad you are taking good care of her. Wow, unbelievable! Thank you!
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ceejay48 |
Posted - Apr 01 2015 : 4:45:21 PM Poor baby! So glad she has you! CJ
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katmom |
Posted - Apr 01 2015 : 4:36:18 PM oh Alee, I am just hugging you like crazy,,, you and Jasmine will have a wonderful friendship from the bond you two are developing right now. hugz hugz hugz...
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Alee |
Posted - Apr 01 2015 : 3:14:19 PM Lice comb in action!
Alee Farmgirl Sister #8 www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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Alee |
Posted - Apr 01 2015 : 3:11:10 PM Get ready for the icky factor. I body clipped her and all those white things? Lice eggs!!
Alee Farmgirl Sister #8 www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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forgetmenot |
Posted - Mar 31 2015 : 8:52:49 PM Bless your heart, Alee! And bless Jasmine's heart too!
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
ceridwen |
Posted - Mar 31 2015 : 4:33:55 PM She's beautiful! Thank for for taking care of her! I am so grateful to have people like you who are able to help neglected horses. Goodness! She will be stunning when she is back to her normal self! Cheers!
Carole Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011 http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com http://www.fibrejunction.com |
Alee |
Posted - Mar 31 2015 : 12:40:09 PM This weekend I body clipped Jasmine. I hated to do it, but the lice are so bad. the sides of her mane had to go too and she might lose the rest. I really really hate to do it. But when I say she is covered in lice eggs, I mean it! Up on her neck her skin looks white with all the eggs. Considering she is a black skinned Arabian- its pretty bad. I bought a lice comb and got quite a bit off of her last night and then I got the brilliant idea of using a grooming block on her. I only had a little nub of one left, but it stripped the lice eggs off like magic! Between the lice medication and continued intensive grooming, I think we will get the problem handled soon!
Alee Farmgirl Sister #8 www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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Goat Girl |
Posted - Mar 31 2015 : 06:40:22 AM She is a very lucky girl to have found you. Jasmine is a great name. I love rescue stories they make me know that there are some fabulous people out there and that together we can squash out the bad. She is beautiful. Sending a hug your way.
Vermont Goat Girl |
Bear5 |
Posted - Mar 29 2015 : 10:55:22 AM Alee, thank you for saving Jasmine!!!!!!!! Keep us posted on how she is doing. Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
Alee |
Posted - Mar 29 2015 : 10:47:21 AM Her name is Jasmine. Her biggest problem right now is that she is lice infested. So nasty This is her a week after I got her- She had already gained weight at this point but you can see how skinny she is just by her neck
Alee Farmgirl Sister #8 www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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edlund33 |
Posted - Mar 29 2015 : 09:03:06 AM What a great story Alee! So happy she has a happy new home and a new friend in Tala. It's good to hear from you!
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
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prariehawk |
Posted - Mar 27 2015 : 8:34:05 PM I don't understand how people can let a horse get into that condition in the first place. so glad you rescued her and she is enjoying life. Hug Tala for me. Cindy
"Come by the hills to the land where fancy is free; And stand where the peaks meet the sky and the rocks reach the sea.Where the rivers run clear and the bracken is gold in the sun. and cares of tomorrow must wait till this day is done"--Loreena McKennit "In many ways, you don't just live in the country, it lives inside you"--Ellen Eilers
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Bear5 |
Posted - Mar 27 2015 : 11:25:41 AM What is her name Alee? So happy to hear she is now with Tala. Pictures, please. Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
ceridwen |
Posted - Mar 27 2015 : 10:54:37 AM Wow, Alee! Thank you so much for taking care of that horse. What an awesome new beginning! Thank you!
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ceejay48 |
Posted - Mar 27 2015 : 10:10:30 AM Oh wow Alee! Sooooo glad you were able to rescue her! Wishing you and her well! CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665. 2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
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Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Mar 27 2015 : 09:58:46 AM What a wonderful rescue story, Alee!! Glad to hear your new girl is getting better and joining Tala in a new life!
Winnie #3109 Red Tractor Girl Farm Sister of the Year 2014 |