09/25/2026
Vet day!
Earlier this past week our vet was out at the farm to take a look at all our recent new arrivals. Each of them got UTD on all their annual vaccines, and we had her do a few more in depth checks on a few of them that needed it.
We had an overall check up done on the emaciated paint mare we recently got in. She took a look at the cellulitis in her hind leg, which seems to be on the right track to healing, which was great to hear! She is off the antibiotics, and now the plan is to focus on really getting some weight on her before the harsh winter hits. She has been started on our weight gain program, and gets lots of soaked mash to help her hay intake. She has a follow up appointment next week to get her teeth looked after.
Next, we had her look at the pony that came in with the paint, who we have named Max. This adorable guy has a small lump on his face, and upon further investigation it seems as though it is due to a problem with a tooth. He has been put on antibiotics, and he will also get his teeth done next week. This will give us a chance to have a good look in his mouth, and really determine what he is going to need done.
Lastly, we had her take a look at Duke. Duke is our young gelding that unfortunately has been showing symptoms of a neurological problem, which our vet agreed seems to point in the direction of EPM or something similar. We decided to draw some blood on Duke, so that it could be sent off to be tested for EPM, and give us an idea of what his future is going to look like.
Days like this are always emotional, as we never know what to expect with these animals that come from such rough situations. Unfortunately with Max and Duke it wasn’t great news, but we are going to wait for their test results before jumping to any conclusions, and provide them with any necessary care going forward.
This appointment alone cost us over $1000, between the testing and all the vaccines that needed done. With adoptions slowing down this time of year, and the amount of horses needed help continuing to increase, our funds have really taken a significant hit. If anybody would like to donate to this appointment, or towards the continued care that Duke and Max both need, donations can be sent to [email protected]
Stay tuned for next week for the follow up appointment for these guys! Thankfully Maddie, Dewy, Roxie and Sally all passed their exams with flying colours, and only needed their vaccines done so they are set up for the best possible future.