The definition of a "special needs horse" may mean different things to different people. I have made it my life's work to help the ones I consider special needs & senior horses. They are no longer sound for work, and have a number of issues or disorders that require careful monitoring and individualized care. Just during my 4 hour morning feeding routine this morning this is what I observed in some our residents:
Willie-age 32, has some unusual swelling in his fetlocks
Maggie-age 31, has a wavy mouth and having more issues with getting down her soaked meals
Big Mack-age 27, has hives on one side of his body
Buddy-age 11, pastern dermatitis sores are open and bloody on all four feet
Siegfried-age 23, has a bounding pulse in the left front foot and is very foot sore
Mary-age 26, is lame in her cankerous foot
Francis-age 29, is lame and sore in his entire right hind leg and foot.
Ferrell Hollow Farm Senior Horse Sanctuary is dedicated to providing individualized care to horses like these that need it. We are a registered Non Profit Corporation with the State of Tennessee as of 7/20/12. Visit our website for more information! If you would like to make a donation, you may mark it as a gift thru paypal at [email protected]
Siegfried having his left front foot soaked this morning!
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