Maybe you noticed that we had a vet recently, more than usually, at the field, last several weeks....
Samson, our gentle giant seems to be older that we were thinking...
We are proud to say that he is in great shape since he came (and we saved his life), so his real age was not so visible...until recently....
Vet checked and announced that we have ( 25 or more ) years old huge draft horse in good condition, beside his legs, and hooves which are creating some painful moments for our big friend. Recurring abscesses, beside ring bones and arthritic changes, and most likely keratoma (tumor) in one hoof are the issues we ( Samson, friends and caring vets from Hoof and Paw, Purceville together with SPIRIT Team) deal with .
The story goes on...Sally the newest mare we saved recently, seems to have neurological issues which will put her out of riding activities with us, and Infinity, our veteran on retirement plan are the most often clients for vet service at our field...beside regular procedures of care we provide for all our horses.
If you care and if you want to help us dealing with different invoices coming regarding our commitment to take care of all our horses and keep them happy, comfortable and out of pain as long as possible, go to link in title and find the way to help.
As non-profit dedicated to the highest standards and our Mission, we handle this situation creating for our Equine Assisted Learning group a great lesson about ethical approach and responsibility to take care of elders and friends in pain, even if they can not provide expected or desired work any more...
The whole group of older horses still participate in our service to community as teachers and partners at unmounted activities....
Thank you for any help you can provide, by donating or sharing our story.
