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Barnyard Buddies:  Rescued a new horse  |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
 Posted - Mar 27 2015 : 08:31:57 AM
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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...
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6633 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Mar 27 2015 : 09:58:46 AM
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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
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13643 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
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Carole
New York
USA
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Mar 27 2015 : 11:25:41 AM
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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 |
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
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Cindy
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Posted - Mar 27 2015 : 8:34:05 PM
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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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edlund33
True Blue Farmgirl
1505 Posts
Marilyn
Renton
WA
USA
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Posted - Mar 29 2015 : 09:03:06 AM
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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
http://blueskyanddaisies.blogspot.com
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Mar 29 2015 : 10:47:21 AM
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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
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Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Mar 29 2015 : 10:55:22 AM
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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 |
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Goat Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
51 Posts
Katherine
Lunenburg
Vermont
USA
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Posted - Mar 31 2015 : 06:40:22 AM
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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.
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Mar 31 2015 : 12:40:09 PM
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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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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Carole
New York
USA
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Posted - Mar 31 2015 : 4:33:55 PM
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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
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
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Posted - Mar 31 2015 : 8:52:49 PM
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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 |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13643 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Carole
New York
USA
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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
3470 Posts
Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
3470 Posts |
Posted - Apr 14 2015 : 1:45:06 PM
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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!"
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2015 : 04:43:01 AM
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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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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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queenmushroom
True Blue Farmgirl
985 Posts
Lorena
Centerville
Me
USA
985 Posts |
Posted - Feb 17 2016 : 07:27:03 AM
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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 |
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