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Post by huskiesnhorses on May 13, 2007 17:51:59 GMT -5
Trillium!!! YOU ARE AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by slew on May 13, 2007 18:19:52 GMT -5
Trillium...... thank you. I was worried for him.
What can we help you with?
I have a Nutrena coupon (buy 2, get one free) that is good until May 31st, if you want it. It is for Nutrena Vitality Ultra........please pm me your address if you want me to mail it.
Otherwise what does he need?
Please don't be shy.
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Post by trillium on May 13, 2007 18:25:18 GMT -5
Here is a picture of Morph in his new digs. I will post more later when I am done with my BBQ. Just wanted you all to know he is doing well.
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Post by safehorses on May 13, 2007 19:36:38 GMT -5
Bless you Trillium! Well done, people like you are an inspiration to me! Please keep us all posted on his status.
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Post by trillium on May 13, 2007 21:10:40 GMT -5
When we loaded Morph in the trailer to bring him home, he dove into my hay bag and started munching away. As I was standing there talking to Blazin' he started making the sound my horse Elle does when she cribs. I heard it a couple of times, then asked Connie to listen. I asked her if she thought he was chokeing. He was! She tried massaging his throat and pressing on his diaphram to dislodge the wad of hay. We took him out of the trailer so he could put his head down to help it come loose. After about 20 minutes of contracting and coughing, the stuff finally came up. He had foamy green slime coming out his nose and coughed up some of the hay. I stopped at the feed store on the way home and bought some hay cubes to soak and feed to him, as I feel he should not eat hay for a few days. I am only hand grazing him in the grass too, making sure he swallows before getting another bite. I will call the vet in the am to ask her what she thinks. Any other advice will be appreciated, especially if you have had experience with this.
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Post by Sara on May 13, 2007 21:33:12 GMT -5
I can't thank you enough for opening up your home and heart to this boy. There is no doubt in my mind that he is safe now- thanks to you.
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Post by slew on May 13, 2007 22:39:31 GMT -5
Trill.....
I had an old boy that I rescued......he would bolt his food down......bad teeth/no teeth.....
I had to make sure his food was wet.......I added beet pulp with senior grain, added warm water to make it a gruel......and he ate fine......but we had issues whenever he had dry food in front of him. We did his teeth and has less of an issue, but I always fed him "slop" because I didnt want the "choke" to start again.......it is awful. I massaged his neck when a choke began, but one time had to have the vet out......very scary.
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Post by cat67 on May 13, 2007 23:04:09 GMT -5
I'd put him on soaked orchard grass or timothy pellets and no hay at all until you can have his teeth looked at. It isn't much more expensive and it's a real safeguard against a choke episode.
Thanks for taking him. It certainly sounds like his condition regarding his sight was exaggerated. He doesn't sound any worse than Sunline.
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Post by cardicorgi on May 13, 2007 23:24:18 GMT -5
Trillium, what a rollercoaster 24 hours you've had!! Thank you, thank you, thank you for taking him on. He's had a rough go of it, sounds like - and he is breathtaking; what a cutie-pie. So glad his choke resolved! Can you use any horsey supplies for him? I'd like to help if I can.
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Post by Gingersmom-Tate on May 13, 2007 23:43:42 GMT -5
Again, huge thanks laurie, I sent you a donation toward gas, and for the few of us that saw the posts from Blazings friend on the RO board, yikes, this boy was within hours of being paraded around in a auction ring. It was unbelieveable what we were reading.
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Post by Angel62197 on May 13, 2007 23:44:23 GMT -5
Well, a beautiful horse is never going to have to worry again... and you are amazing for what you've done. Thank you for being an incredible person. Keep us posted on this guy... have fun with him, he looks like a guy who can't wait to be loved.
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Post by horsesrkewl on May 13, 2007 23:55:13 GMT -5
Thank you so much for taking Morph in. Your halo is even more shiny . Please do keep us updated, this poor guy has been through so much!
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Post by pdevlieg on May 14, 2007 10:23:53 GMT -5
Thank you so much for taking him in. I remember him so clearly, what a gorgeous boy! Let us know how he is doing and if he is eating better. Poor guy looks so skinny.
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Post by averyacres on May 14, 2007 12:59:14 GMT -5
Bless you, bless you, and bless you again!!!
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Post by fancyherd@gala's on May 14, 2007 13:22:45 GMT -5
Fin's Mom (Ribbon) was totally blind in both eyes - I walked her world with her many, many times...patting on the fence as we went along. She knew "STOP" then I'd follow with fence, wall.... whatever- she was amazing. A blind horse is remarkable and can become very, very trustworthy - once they trust you. We ponied her a couple times on trail rides and she loved it, did so well. The key and WE all know it...is time and more time. Special requirments must be addressed but for the right person - it is very rewarding for the horse & the person. My growing up horse Magic; I stole Magic from my Dad - Magic did it all - big appy that got his eye poked out on a hunting trip - Dad wouldn't take him out again as they hunted the Coure d'Alene mountians- rugged. I rode Magic - EVERYWHERE - parades, packing trips, camping blind on one side for 20+ years. I know there is someone out there for Morph and I will help find them!
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