Update on Forrest

So I have a name for the disability Forrest has- Angular Limb Deformities - My vet came out today for his 2nd round of booster shots and told me that is what he has. What is shocking to me though, is when I do research on it, it can be cured with rest and nutrition..Maybe not at Forrest's age though and my vet is just trying to let me down easy.. I am unsure if my vet, in which I LOVE has experience on this, and I should seek a second opinion.. The above picture is EXACUALLY what forrest looks like!

When I do research, it is something that can be cured right after birth, but Forrest is older now, and this might be a issue- Anyway I am happy I have a name for what he has, and we will see what my research shows !

New EU rules may end slaughter of American Horses

New EU rules may end slaughter of American Horses

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Pawfections Pet Spa- Los Lunas

So everything is going great around the ranch. Forrest is slowly gaining weight and looking better every day! I am at 7 horses right now, with my friends Tenessee Walker and her pony, so food is going fast. With the Goats, I am going through about 2 bales a day, at $6 a bale. She is paying for the feed of course for her horses, but this weekend I will be back on the lookout for a great deal in Alfalfa!

I wanted to write a review about the new dog grooming place that opened in Los Lunas, New Mexico. Its called Pawfections Pet Spa, and I recently took my cockapoo Sophie, and my Chow Mix Buster. Sophie got a trim, and Buster got a full shave ( picture posted here ) The Owner is so incredible nice, named Larissa and she really does care about what she does. I was so happy with both my dogs cuts, shortly after I recieved the cutest letters in the mail made out to Sophie and Buster. Below is what the letter said to Buster :

Dear Buster, It was such a pleasure meeting you! I fully enjoyed the opportunity I got to pamper you. You were such a wonderful guest at my spa and I look forward to providing you with love and papering in the near future.

I have to say, as my job in Customer Service, I am always looking for the extra touch that makes service special. Just the letter alone, as well as how nice, and affordable the pricing was, I will be a promoter and am excited for this new local business in my city to be successfull.

If you are local, the number is 505-865-5369. Pawfections Pet Spa is located at 1400 Main Street in Los Lunas, behind Quiznos and Papa Johns. Hope you enjoy the business as much as I do !

Update!

So all is good at the ranch- Forrest continues to put on weight and is over his cough ( he of course brought home a illness from the auction ) I had him and Jerry the one eyed pony on some antibiotics, they are doing well now.

I got some good news- I thought that the auction/kill pens at SW Livestock Auction took their horses to a non EU regulated slaughterhouse in Mexico- Turns out his contract is with Betrax in Mexico which is EU regulated.. Long story short as of next April all US horses will need to go through a 180 day quarantine before slaughtered, which will hopefully stop the slaughter market in the US as who wants to feed a horse for 6 months just to get $300 in meat ( would cost half that in food ). Time will tell..

Update on Colt

It is so late right now- I have to leave for the airport in 5 hours.. Anyway I wanted to post a update- My vet, Diana DeBlanc saw the Colt today. She said he didn't break his leg, like people at the auction told me. She said it was probably deformed or injured at birth. I can't remember the name she had for his condition. She said that he looks good compared to other colts with this kind of disability. She wants to get some groceries into him as he is underweight. My farrier will start trimming his deformed hoof. She wants to see him in a month, for his 2nd round of shots and make a better prognosis. She said surgery might be a option, but she will know in a month.

I pretty much bought him knowing what I was getting into. Well actually that isn't true. When I bid on him, I didn't even see his leg until a lady in the cashier office told me to leave him there, he will never be sound. She gave me her business card, and said to call her when I want to buy a riding horse. What she didn't know is I have 3 riding horses at home. This colt called me to him I guess. I can't explain it.. I saved his life as he would have been shot or sent to slaughter after he was fattened up if I didnt' bid on him. Out of 4 colts I chose him. In a kill pen with other horses. Terrified with the odds stacked against him.

So this morning I was driving Sophie to her grooming appointment. I was trying to think of names for him. On my XM Radio, the station Cinemagic which I love a song came on. I was thinking what is this song. Then the part came on that I will never forget. It was the theme song to Forrest Gump, by Alan Silvestri. One of my dad's favorite movie. The part of the song in which I came onto was when Forrest was running from the bully's and his leg braces came off. I can't explain how I felt, but I got tears in my eyes. I decided to name the Colt Forrest. In hope that he can heal his leg, and possibly be a success story. No matter what the Colt will have a home with me, as a pasture pet if anything. I just have hope. I took Hope, my Mini from the same auction. Everyone told her she would never be right due to her deformed elf feet. She is fine now, running with her buddies in my field. Happy and free of any pain.

Anyway I have to leave in 5 hours for the airport. Flying to Irvine for a two day work event. Will be lots of fun, tomorrow will be a nice relaxing day as I will be sleep deprived. My neighbor will watch my animals, and my farrier will be out to look at Forrest.

God put me on this earth, at my age not to have children, but I guess to care for the animals. I make a difference and that is a great thing. Will post back soon, with more pictures. Before and After to come

New Project

So I went to the auction today- Read the link to read about it.. I told myself I wasn't going to go back, but I was drawn to it somehow.. Anyways I saved this little colt- About 8 months old, with a bad leg.. Hopefully with trims and corrective shoeing he can get on the right path. If not I just got a pasture pal. I will post updates on him as they come. Also my friend saved a one eyed pony who is cute and sound. Anyways will post his progress, and name soon!