First Thaw!

Well, the mud has returned. No longer beautiful and white around here. Abe is back to going out in the indoor because of the dry ground. His feet continue to amaze us. We have slowly taken back some of the sole and his feet are becoming more balanced and correct. We could not be happier with his progress.

The new crew has settled in well. Monday will mark 3 weeks and their qt period is close to being over. We have had lots of phone calls about the Belgian boys. Once they are finished with Qt they will be ridden and driven to see how they do. All have gained considerable weight and condition. The good nutrition is starting to show.

Annie, the little Read The Footnotes, TB filly is such a sweet heart. We have learned from her prior owner that she was an orphan foal- Thus the name :). She is a very special type of horse, really tugs at your heart.

The group that is in strict isolation- Jackman, the belgian filly and Sarah (their babysitter) are doing well. Jackman has been steadily improving and no longer has trach or catheter. He is eating and drinking well. No temp for almost a week. He is no longer draining or having discharge from his nose.
The belgian filly is just midway thru the strangles course. She should start to drain over the weekend- or early next week. Her case is running a different course than Jackman. Maybe because she is older? She seems to be fighting it off better than Jackman.

The wonderful news: Jackman has a wonderful home waiting for him in OK. The belgian filly has a new home waiting in WV. I couldn't be happier, both homes are very special.

B

Jackman art fundraiser

We are fundraising to offset Jackman's unexpected vet bills:

Donations of $25 will receive a bail wire horse sculpture




Donations of $100 will receive a




Thanks everyone

Beth

Update

It was been a busy few days. Jackman continues to improve and is looking very well! He has taken to running around the stall when giving him meds.
He is on the mend and has a wonderful home lined up in OK

Beth

Baby Jackman

Been tough getting time to get on and update blog. We have been working with getting little Jackman, the baby clyde pulled from New Holland, over his illness. It has been one heck of a rough road. He stopped eating and drinking, so we had to place a catheter and provide fluids. Soon after he was having a difficult time breathing, we had to have a tracheostomy done. Once he became hydrated and could breath he perked up quite a bit. His abscesses are just starting to drain and I hope, we are headed out of the woods!

Lots of work, sleep deprivation...Worth every second.