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May 9, 2009:
The Central Coast assisted in the housing of 12 donated horses in an ongoing investigation in Lenoir County. The twelve horses in poorest condition were given up to USERL for rehabilitation and adoption. This is the same property where several horses were donated from last hear (see Princess and Queen's story).
The Triangle took in a pregnant mare from the group as there wasn't anyone available to house her in the Central Coast Region. Now named "Oprah", the thin mare has foaled one week after arrival. Both are doing very well at this time and are being carefully monitored for problems associated with the mare's poor body condition.
The Central Coast assisted in the housing of 12 donated horses in an ongoing investigation in Lenoir County. The twelve horses in poorest condition were given up to USERL for rehabilitation and adoption. This is the same property where several horses were donated from last hear (see Princess and Queen's story).
The Triangle took in a pregnant mare from the group as there wasn't anyone available to house her in the Central Coast Region. Now named "Oprah", the thin mare has foaled one week after arrival. Both are doing very well at this time and are being carefully monitored for problems associated with the mare's poor body condition.
Now named "Oprah", this mare was in thin body condition and due anytime. Possible complications from fescue toxicity and malnutrition prompted her transportation to a Triangle Quarantine facility closer to attending vets in case of problems.
Monitored by video surveillance, her birth was observed and a thickened placenta was removed when the foal was born to enable her to take her first breaths. A thickened placenta is a common problem associated with fescue toxicity. Without close observation and care, this foal would not have survived.
This adorable filly has been named "Haley".
Monitored by video surveillance, her birth was observed and a thickened placenta was removed when the foal was born to enable her to take her first breaths. A thickened placenta is a common problem associated with fescue toxicity. Without close observation and care, this foal would not have survived.
This adorable filly has been named "Haley".
The Central Coast Region could use some more fosters to help with this group after they clear quarantine and are set up on feeding programs. Please spread the word to anyone you know in that region to find fosters. Several of this group are stallions and young, unhandled horses. Those with experience with handling horses such as this are especially needed to help get them started to a new life!
If you or someone you know are interested in helping, please go to the USERL NC-Central Coast Region's website for more information on how to become a foster and contact information.
Below are a few photos of some of this group. More photos to come.
If you or someone you know are interested in helping, please go to the USERL NC-Central Coast Region's website for more information on how to become a foster and contact information.
Below are a few photos of some of this group. More photos to come.
