Angel's a larger pony (about 13hh tall) then what I'm used to taking in but I couldn't help but to bring her home after meeting her! She is a SWEET child's pony and has been used by many kids over the years. She's been in the show ring and has taught many youngsters how to ride for their very first time. I got a call to come get her or else she was on her way to the slaughter house! She was going to be hauled away due to having degenerative arthritis. The guy who had her, bought her for his daughter who came to visit him on a regular basis. The daughter was very attached to Angel but the Father didn't want to be known as "the guy with a limping horse in his pasture" so, he decided to call the kill guy before his daughter came back to visit again. Needless to say, I was pretty upset about the whole situation! Angel was good enough for his pasture for all the years she took care of his daughter but now that she is older & in pain he sure was quick to take the easy way out! Anyway, I brought her home and she's doing okay. She is in some pain & I'm having to give her bute on a regular basis. She has major tooth loss but I'm glad to see her weight is still good since winter is almost here. I bought her a big thick warm blanket but I'm still worried about her. I'm giving her alfalfa pellets, equine senior, whole oats, MSM, bute & lots of love. Unfortunately, feeding her all this grain & pain meds. 2x a day is getting expensive. I'm honestly a little concerned how much longer I can continue paying for all of it. I've got a few other horses who also have special needs & the bills are starting to pile up! I want her to be happy and feel good but some days I wonder if she'd be better off being put to sleep. It's hard to foresee what is best for her at this time because she has good days & bad days. I guess when her bad days take over most all of her good days then it's probably time to let her go in peace. I'll keep you updated on her situation. UPDATE: Well, looks like all my efforts went to a GREAT cause! Angel responded so well to the MSM that I was able to take her off the bute! She was recently adopted by a kind hearted neighbor who has three daughters who love to spoil her! :*) I am soooo HAPPY that she will spend her last years in the care of a loving home! |