Belle Star finally got out of quarantine! She enjoyed venturing out in the main paddock and meeting others. Enjoy the video above of Belle on her very first adventure, which will truly make your heart sing!
Sincerely,
Theresa
P.S. A dose of cuteness for you – I hope you love watching watching these kids as much as I do. They’re like little jumping beans! Remi would be very entertained too, I’m sure!
We hope that everyone had a safe and wonderful holiday weekend. As we batten down the hatches and place safety collars on each member of our beloved herd in preparation for Hurricane Elsa, I just wanted to give you all a quick update about our most recent rescues, Belle Star and Ace.
Belle Star has put on quite a bit of much needed weight and her coat now shines! She was having an issue with her right eye last week but Dr. Giuliana Marie Templeton fixed her right up by flushing her tear duct.
On Friday morning, however, Belle didn’t greet me at the gate as she normally does, a sure sign that something wasn’t right. I found her in the corner of the shelter with her head down and her respiration up – it was obvious she didn’t feel well.
Her temperature was high (103.7) and she refused her breakfast. Blood tests indicated that Belle was fighting an infection (of unknown origin). She’s been started on antibiotics and is also getting non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication. By Sunday, however, I am happy to report that Belle was better. She was not quite 100% yet as she still had a slight temperature but, thankfully, her eye was much better. Belle is truly such a very sweet mare.
While she was at the farm, Dr. Templeton injected Ace‘s knee which is quite bad. We hope and pray that it brings him some relief.
Lastly, we still have a few horses that need sponsors for their “hooficures,” so if anyone would like to donate it will be so greatly appreciated. Thank you, all, and please stay safe!
Sincerely,
Theresa
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P.S. We watched a goat across the street give birth to two babies on Friday while we were awaiting the arrival of Dr. Bess. The babies are simply precious!
Our newest arrival, Belle, is a 20 year old Tennessee Walking Horse. She did have a baby last year, but it was her last. Belle had been wearing a halter for the last 18 years and as a result, her hair beneath it has turned gray. After I removed Belle’s halter, she literally hugged me! Belle is significantly underweight and she needs everything – an intake exam, bloodwork, farrier and dental care, deworming, vaccinations, etc. She also needs help with her routine ongoing care, so if anyone would like to sponsor her on a monthly basis, it would be so greatly appreciated.
A very special friend and supporter has come forth to offer a most thoughtful and generous Match Game for Belle, whereby all donations up to $500 will be matched dollar for dollar. If you would like to participate, donations may be forwarded by clicking on the ‘Donate’ button below. If there is a place in which to designate your donation, please note ‘Match Game for Belle.’
Thank you, all, for your love and support which allows us to help horses like sweet Belle.
Sincerely,
Theresa