Saturday, September 11, 2010

PALOMINO'S update

Dear Readers,
I should have published this earlier today, but I was out on the range looking for horses. Tomorrow I'll be at the Twin Peaks round-up again and I'll give you details.
Best Terri



Many of you may have read that we have "adopted" HoneyBandit. The paperwork is being processed as I write, but there is a correction. CHILLY PEPPER - MIRACLE MUSTANG, Equine Rescue & More is actually is the adopter of this baby, so we can provide the necessary care for him to hopefully pull through this.

I have been asked more than once what will happen to HB. However, the only thing I know right now is that he is our biggest priority in the rescue at this time and that we will do everything we can to help him get through all this. Every day that passes seems to indicate that he might always be a "special needs" horse, and since that is what we specialize in, that is okay. At some point he could be placed with an adopter, but for now the only thing I care about or am interested in is getting through one day at a time. The vet stated that each day he lives gives him a better chance of survival.

We had some mixed news from the vet yesterday. His heart is getting stronger - yeah!, but his potassium level is again on the rise. We will be taking him in on Monday.

BLM offered to pay for the vet care up to the day that CHILLY PEPPER - MIRACLE MUSTANG, Equine Rescue & More formally adopted him so we could continue to provide whatever treatment he needs to stay alive.

Please Note: HoneyBandit's progress is day to day, and has he continues to survive, he is also making it clear that he is a SPECIAL NEEDS HORSE, and that is going to include needing a customized, warm stall/room for the winter. Of course we have a normal metal, (not fancy) barn, but he continues to need 24/7 (hopefully not forever) care, and will have to be in close proximity to the house so I can be re-introduced to my bed someday. Our barn is not set up for a sick horse, and he is too big to be in the house. So, our question is, can anyone help us build/get a room set up for him as the weather in shingletown is getting cold fast. It has been absolutely freezing at night (especially for me - ha ha) as he is snuggled up in the electric blankets that were donated. PTL for that one, as we still had trouble with his temperature.

We can build it, but were wondering if anyone has any lumber or old wood that is sitting around their property that they don't have a use for. Of course it would have to be in good condition as his immune system is fragile at best. But we need to provide a safe, warm place so he will not be compromised. Appreciate any thoughts, ideas, wood etc. Please remember, donations are tax deductible. Thank you and God bless.

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Posted by Terri Farley @ 2:07 PM

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Comments: this is a beautiful slideshow by Carol Walker; thanks for the update on Honeybandit; I hope she is getting the Vitmains and Minerals her system requires...AW

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydxygQto7SE
  I suggest this Foal begin to receive some Vitamins; and to give the foal the proper minerals which will naturally reduce Potassium...

Rice Bran is very high in Vitamins; esp. the B-Vitamins...

The B-vitamins are super-important!
keep us updated and sending wishes of health and wellness to the Foal!
  I've said it so many times and I don't want to just put it out there so people think I care, I really feel sad for this little guy. So I exclaim the worn out, but totally true words of hope:


GET WELL SOON ! :)


-Young At Heart
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