MARIAH
Mariah is going to live out the rest of her days at FTER. She will be pampered and loved until God calls her to cross over Rainbow bridge and be with many other great horses that have passed before her. If you would like to be one of her horse angels and donate to her ongoing care for senior feed or farrier expenses please see our home page for paypal or snail mail information.
Mariah was transferred from NLER(New Life Equine Rescue) to Forgotten Treasures Equine Rescue. She is doing well and getting used to her new surroundings. She has made friends quickly especially with my gelding "Zi" and the two of them seem as if they know each other. They hollar for each other when they are seperated, and although she has only been with me for a few days they have a special connection. Please look forward to pics in a day or two of her upon arrival. I look forward to continueing NLER's quest to put weight on her and find her a new forever home. She has an appt. scheduled on Wednesday night 2/13/08 to have her teeth floated and later this week for her feet to be trimmed. She really is a sweet horse and I look forward to taking care of her and watching her improve.
2/14/08
Just wanted to give a quick update on Mariah. She had her teeth floated last night and did wonderful. The equine dentist believes her to be closer to 30years old than a late teen girl. He said she still has plenty of chewing power in the back but the front looked pretty worn down. He took off the sharp points and made her comfortable again and we will see if she can eat better now. I will continue to soak her food and pamper her as long as she needs, she really enjoys soaked alfalfa cubes, equine senior and calf manna for breakfast and dinner. She has made many friends in the short time she has been at Forgotten Treasures but her two favorites are my gelding Zi and a gray rescued kitten named Nikki......Her and Nikki share kisses through the gate all the time. Please look for pics and updates on her soon on my wiki and webpage.
Thank you Cathy for allowing Forgotten Treasures to help such a wonderful, loving horse.
2/19/08
Mariah had her feet trimmed tonight and they were absolutely horrible. She has not 1 but 2 hoof abcesses. One in the front right and one in the back left. The one in the front is so deep that the farrier could not even get it opened up all the way, if she becomes lame I will be calling the vet out . The farrier thinks it may drain on its own. The one in the back was found underneath what is called a false sole, which comes from the overgrowth of the foot when it is not trimmed for a long time. The farrier removed the (false sole) and underneath it I have not smelled something so awful in all my life, it was a black as tar. He removed what he could and found plenty of thrush and the abcess hidden there. He is coming back again in 1 week to make sure there is no canker starting. He said that in cases like this he sees canker under these (false walls). I am going to be heart broken if this horse has canker after we have gotten so attached in such a short period of time. I will keep everyone informed of her progress as we see what happens. Please say a prayer that there is no canker found and she heals quickly from the abcesses. I will be watching her closely for any lameness.
2/28/08
We had the blacksmith out again last night to recheck Mariah's back left foot, she does NOT have Canker, thank God....He said it is a pretty bad case of thrush but no canker. He said to continue to use the Hooflex Thrush Rememdy as it looks like it is helping tremedously. He cleaned out most of the thrush around the frog and cut away as much as he could on the sole without making her too sore. Her abcesses are also coming along very well... Thank you to everyone for saying a prayer for her, they obviously worked. Mariah was also wormed with Zimecterin Gold per the vet to make sure she is free of internal parasites. After 2 weeks and a change in her diet she has picked up a noticeable amount of weight. Mariah is truly a sweet horse and I can't wait to see what she will look like when she finally sheds out.
3/18/08
Mariah is really such a lovebug, as soon as she hears the door open she is whinning to me. She truely is a sweet old girl. I am hoping to be able to do some light riding this summer with her and take her for short trail rides. Her feet are doing well, the old abcesses are growing out and I am hoping in the next few months they can be trimmed off the hoof completely.
4/10/08
Mariah loves to be groomed and pampered. Two volunteers and dear friends who visit regularly help get some of the winter woolies brushed off her.
5/9/08 UPDATED SPRING PICS OF MARIAH ENJOYING LIFE..
6/1/08
Mariah is current on all vaccines, feet trimmings, and wormings. If you are looking for a great companion horse that gets along with everyone, please consider our wonderful girl Mariah.
7/31/08
Some summer pics of Mariah.
9/2/08
Mariah is doing very well and enjoying the good life here at FTER.
10/1/08
Mariah enjoying all the love and attention she received at our open house that was held 9/28/08.
11/4/08
Mariah loves her new run in shed....
Just enjoying the fall weather...
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