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Introducing Delight a 20 yr-old 15hh Bay Thoroughbred gelding.
Although much loved by the family, their inexperience to properly look after him saw Delight at risk of declining further.
Delight is at the moment fairly quiet, calm and a real gentle soul. He is very polite and gentle with other horses and animals. He is showing that he is good to handle and is not fazed by anything so far. Delight is certainly showing a preference towards an apple or two and
gently takes them from your hand.
He's a pleasure to handle and enjoys being with people and will gladly accept a cuddle.
He was maybe a body score of 2 but just after a week of the right feeds in the right amounts he has already shown an improvement
He is in short term care with one of our experienced carers who will be working with local horse care professionals to get him back to the
once grand horse he was. If appropriate he will be assessed for riding but only if his body builds up and his muscle tone improves. We are
thinking that his kind nature, he may suit being a therapy horse.
Once Delight has completed his rehabilitation, he will be available for Long Term Lease. You can express your interest now by emailing
info@phhwv.org.au
Located in the East Gippsland Shire .
Introducing Felix a 3-year-old, 8hh, black Mini gelding.
A report was received of a Mini that was at high risk
of Laminitis. Kept in lush paddocks and no management. His prior owner was not in good health and unable to care for him. Felix had very
long hooves that had not been attended for at least 2 plus years, he was obese, with a hard cresty neck and a body score of 5.
Felix was right on the verge of foundering. His hooves were hot, he wasn't able to move all that well.
Thankfully
we have a very compassionate and knowledge member that offered her property and time.
It was important being on such a restricted diet that he still receives all the right supplements.
CEN Nutrition
sends all of our newly surrendered horses a 'survival kit ' to ensure that they are promptly on the way to better health.
Felix has had his dental, hooves and microchipping done. His carer said that he was a champ - no sedation required .
Being a 3-year-old, he will enjoy a large part of his life being cared for.
Once he has completed his rehabilitation he will be available for Long Term Lease. You can express your interest now by emailing info@phhwv.org.au
Located in the Surf Coast Shire
Introducing Magnum a 7 year - old ,7hh, black/brown Mini Shetland gelding.
Failures to provide this dear little soul the correct care over an extended period of time, has resulted in his 'Slipper Hooves', poor
condition along with a compromised state of not being valued as a sentient creature. Under veterinary advice, skilled farrier and
a very knowledgeable home, Magnum will be receiving the best of care during his extensive rehabilitation. We expect that Magnum will make a
remarkable recovery during his high intensive care plan with one of our most experienced short term carers.
Located in Golden Plains Shire
Introducing Raven a 9 year -old ,12hh, grey mule Jenny.
Arrived unhandled, needs foundation training for animal husbandry care.
Had first hoof trim late October.
Introducing Rudy a 20 year -old, 15.1hh, Chestnut Thoroughbred, gelding.
Recently surrendered from a well meaning but inexperienced home. He is currently undergoing the initial stages of his rehabilitation.
Rudy has had a thourough vet and dental check along with farrier work . It was evident that there are a few years of catching up to do with managing an older horse.
His FEC was very high 2320 Strongyles. His eye was quite cloudy.
There is an ulcer to the right eye with a small section of cornea that is lifting.
This will require treatment with ointment 3 times daily and will have a revisit to trim the excess corneal tissue. Sheath cleaned and bean
removed.
Several small feeds per day along with a 5-day course of drenching will have him on the way up.
He is with one of our very hands on short term carers that is giving him all the care and company he needs.
We are keen to see Rudy transition to horse that will still have so much more to live for.
Rudy will be available once he has all the assessments finalised and given the ok to re home under our Long Term Lease Agreement.
Located in the City of Ballarat area.
Introducing Sasha an aged ,7.2hh, Palouse mini mare.
Years of neglect has resulted in this dear little mini living a life of pain. How she ever survived and not fall victim as her paddock mate
did with a fateful death we will never know. To add to all her painful conditions, she has been living in total isolation with no company whatsoever for many years , early days Sasha was tethered with no water available often caught up unable to move with the rope around her legs. She is in fact a broken horse in so many ways. All of her poor living conditions and lack of care was preventable.
What we do know is that Sasha has finally been surrendered to us and is on her way to a life worth living.
We have had full vet assessment done and there is a multitude of issues to deal with.
Radiographs of both fronts revealed significant rotation of both pedal bones and evidence of demineralisation and minimal sole depth notably
on the right fore. Seedy toe has been present for many years. She will require trims every three weeks and looking at glue of shoes with
pads at next trim.
Sasha’s blood tests confirmed PPID commonly known as Cushing’s. Her FEC is 800 Strongyle count and her bloods showed anaemia which goes hand
in hand with PPID and worm burden.
Her teeth are also consistent with no care given for at least 10 years’ that we know of probably much longer. Observed was increased
respiratory noise and reduced airflow from her left nostril. Xray’s confirmed this with a tooth and an associated mass present within the
left maxillary sinus. This is being further investigated by an equine dentist and a plan put in place. We dearly hope that this is not
something that will not be life ending for her. We are giving her every oportunity to live a better way.
Sasha will require extensive rehabilitation to hopefully resolve her issues to a level that she is comfortable.
After a week of intensive care at one of our experienced members, Sasha has been moved to a wonderful experienced home where she can have
the company of others more her size .