Two Horses from Johnston County find refuge with the
USERL - NC Triangle Region
USERL - NC Triangle Region
June 22, 2008:
Two horses from an investigation in Johnston County are being sheltered at a USERL quarantine facility. They are from an ongoing investigation of a case earlier this year where "Little Joe" came from. The owner is not being charged, as the horses were in this condition when he purchased them. But, unfortunately, the new owners who knew little of horse care could not knowledgably, or financially, rehabilitate these horses and, therefore, surrendered them to Johnston County Animal Control.
One is a Thoroughbred mare tattooed with the Jockey Club. Her coggins and tattoo registration have conflicting ages (11 yrs. Vs. 25 yrs.), so the tattoo will be researched to clarify. She is very thin and lethargic, with hair loss along her neck. The other is an Arabian mare with a tentative age of 13 yrs. She is thin, with an injury to her left hind fetlock/pastern that was left untreated.
Both are under evaluation and will remain in quarantine for a minimum of two weeks.
Two horses from an investigation in Johnston County are being sheltered at a USERL quarantine facility. They are from an ongoing investigation of a case earlier this year where "Little Joe" came from. The owner is not being charged, as the horses were in this condition when he purchased them. But, unfortunately, the new owners who knew little of horse care could not knowledgably, or financially, rehabilitate these horses and, therefore, surrendered them to Johnston County Animal Control.
One is a Thoroughbred mare tattooed with the Jockey Club. Her coggins and tattoo registration have conflicting ages (11 yrs. Vs. 25 yrs.), so the tattoo will be researched to clarify. She is very thin and lethargic, with hair loss along her neck. The other is an Arabian mare with a tentative age of 13 yrs. She is thin, with an injury to her left hind fetlock/pastern that was left untreated.
Both are under evaluation and will remain in quarantine for a minimum of two weeks.
June 28, 2008:
On Barn Day, the mares got a good bath and lots of attention. The Thoroughbred mare, now named Annabelle, has lice which explained the hair loss on her neck, and a significant heart murmur as a result of her severe malnutrition. The lice will be eradicated with sprays and baths, and the heart murmur will resolve with good nutrition. We are having problems getting her Jockey Club history, but should have that soon. She is doing well and perking up alittle as the days go by.
Izzie, the Arabian mare, is doing well with the exception of the old injury to her left hind leg. Although she can walk on it, it is unclear why it is causing her trouble. It was decided to rest her during quarantine and evaluate her when she is stronger since the injury is an old one. She had one shoe left on her right hind that the farrier was able to get off. A full trim will have to wait until she is stronger.
Both mares are sweet and have good ground manners. Both will have to stay in quarantine until they are stronger and medical issues are resolved. Then they will need fosters to continue their rehabilitation.
On Barn Day, the mares got a good bath and lots of attention. The Thoroughbred mare, now named Annabelle, has lice which explained the hair loss on her neck, and a significant heart murmur as a result of her severe malnutrition. The lice will be eradicated with sprays and baths, and the heart murmur will resolve with good nutrition. We are having problems getting her Jockey Club history, but should have that soon. She is doing well and perking up alittle as the days go by.
Izzie, the Arabian mare, is doing well with the exception of the old injury to her left hind leg. Although she can walk on it, it is unclear why it is causing her trouble. It was decided to rest her during quarantine and evaluate her when she is stronger since the injury is an old one. She had one shoe left on her right hind that the farrier was able to get off. A full trim will have to wait until she is stronger.
Both mares are sweet and have good ground manners. Both will have to stay in quarantine until they are stronger and medical issues are resolved. Then they will need fosters to continue their rehabilitation.
Volunteers give Annabelle a good bath on Barn Day.
Annabelle relaxes in the sun after her bath.
Izzie also enjoyed her bath and looks relaxed and content as she dries in the sun.
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July 20, 2008:
It is with a sad heart that we share the news that Annabelle was humanely euthanized yesterday. She was found by the foster with a very swollen hind leg yesterday morning. The vet was called out immediately and an aggressive treatment plan was begun to fight the infection. The cause of the infection is unknown, but the other concern was her poor cardiovascular system which had not improved since she had arrived. She had a severe heart murmur, one of the worst found in any of the horses that have come to the Triangle Region (heart murmurs are common with malnourished horses and disappear with good nutrition normally; however, severe heart murmurs put the horse at risk for many pitfalls with rehabilitation).
Annabelle went down in the trailer later the same day on the way to a USERL facility 20 minutes away that could handle her Intravenous meds. Despite efforts from many, Annabelle could not stand back up and had gone into shock. It was decided, based on her debilitated heart and the decreased probability of recovery, that she be humanely euthanized to end her struggle....
USERL Triangle Region wishes to thank those that fought hard along side Annabelle: Lisa and Steve Godwin, Nikki Jorgensen-Zidar, Glen Malpass, Mark and Beth Hamm, and Dr. Jim Meyer of Neuse River Veterinary Hospital. Annabelle thanks you, too, for giving her a chance...
It is with a sad heart that we share the news that Annabelle was humanely euthanized yesterday. She was found by the foster with a very swollen hind leg yesterday morning. The vet was called out immediately and an aggressive treatment plan was begun to fight the infection. The cause of the infection is unknown, but the other concern was her poor cardiovascular system which had not improved since she had arrived. She had a severe heart murmur, one of the worst found in any of the horses that have come to the Triangle Region (heart murmurs are common with malnourished horses and disappear with good nutrition normally; however, severe heart murmurs put the horse at risk for many pitfalls with rehabilitation).
Annabelle went down in the trailer later the same day on the way to a USERL facility 20 minutes away that could handle her Intravenous meds. Despite efforts from many, Annabelle could not stand back up and had gone into shock. It was decided, based on her debilitated heart and the decreased probability of recovery, that she be humanely euthanized to end her struggle....
USERL Triangle Region wishes to thank those that fought hard along side Annabelle: Lisa and Steve Godwin, Nikki Jorgensen-Zidar, Glen Malpass, Mark and Beth Hamm, and Dr. Jim Meyer of Neuse River Veterinary Hospital. Annabelle thanks you, too, for giving her a chance...
Annabelle
03/18/83 - 07/19/08
Rest in Peace
03/18/83 - 07/19/08
Rest in Peace
September 13, 2008:
Izzy is doing very well, although she will never be sound for riding due to her fused fetlock. It does not cause her discomfort so she will be adopted out as a companion.
She is pictured at left with a young USERL volunteer at the Johnston County Animal Services Open House where Izzy came as an ambassador to meet and greet visitors.
Izzy is doing very well, although she will never be sound for riding due to her fused fetlock. It does not cause her discomfort so she will be adopted out as a companion.
She is pictured at left with a young USERL volunteer at the Johnston County Animal Services Open House where Izzy came as an ambassador to meet and greet visitors.