Divinity back at E.P.O.N.A. with her new feet.  

Special Thanks to everyone at Rochester Equine Clinic and to Farrier Patrick Reilly

Black Jack:

In an unfortunate incident with one of his paddock mates, Black Jack apparently made an attempt to improve his social status and unfortunately lost the battle. 

He suffered a nasty blow to the jaw and x-rays revealed that he did have several fractures. He currently is recovering with the aid of an exterior fixature that helps to stabilize the fracture while it heals. He is expected to have a full recovery within the next few months and will at that time be available for adoption pending his attitude and disposition. Donations may be made to E.P.O.N.A. or to the E.P.O.N.A. Medical Relief Fund at Rochester Equine Clinic.

Truly Blessed Update 4 /16/04

  Back in November, Blessed, E.P.O.N.A.'s first rescue and retiree was diagnosed with a maxillary sinus cyst.  This is a large mass located in the nasal cavity.  At first it was thought that the mass may have been a tumor and possibly malignant.  As fate would have it, the suspected tumor was a cyst.

Blessed has once again been blessed.  He underwent surgery and is now recuperating.  

Update: Blessed was at Rochester Equine a few weeks ago, and received a very good report. New photos taken with a scope in the nasal cavity show that the remaining portion of the cyst has diminished in size. It is almost less than half of the size. He continues to do remarkably well. He is still hanging out all day with "the boys". 

Blessed shortly after his surgery

Blessed showing the location of the cyst; so close to the eye.

Dr. England removing the gauze from the surgical area, several weeks later.

Salvadore Update 4/16/04

As many of you may remember Salvadore who is retired with us with a heart condition also has difficulty with his feet. Salvadore has very poor quality feet and is prone to abscesses.

Sal continues to do very well and is getting out everyday with the very generous donation of the pair of Old Mac Boots that were donated by Anne Surman. 

Thanks Anne Sal is loving his new sneakers. 

Boo Update 4/16/04

Boo and Sheeba continue to do very well. It is rare for us to be so thrilled to have a horse come in covered in mud on both sides. However when Boo comes in from the paddock, the happier we all are, because we know that he is able to get up and down. By the looks of him lately we must say that he is getting up and down very well. He is still only on a maintenance level of Cosequin so we are very pleased with him and the progress that he has made over the past few months. Congratulations Boo.!!!!

Boo recently arrived at E.P.O.N.A. from the New Hampshire S.P.C.A. He and his mate Sheeba were victims of neglect.  

Boo is severely arthritic in both front knees. He is currently getting around fairly well, with medication. However even with medication it has been difficult for him. On several occasions Boo has lied down and has been unable to get up without assistance. Although not serious Boo has injured himself in his attempts to get up, and we are currently treating his wounds.  E.P.O.N.A. and Cornerstone Veterinary are discussing a care program for him to see if a program can be devised to accompany his needs and provide him with a comfortable quality of life. Boo and Sheeba will be available for adoption once we have a care plan in place for Boo and we have evaluated Sheeba for her capabilities as a companion or saddle horse.

Both horses have halter scars from their halters being to tight. The halters were embedded into the hair and had removed large pieces of skin from their noses and cheeks. 

Thanks to the New Hampshire S.P.C.A. for their efforts in rescuing Boo and Sheeba.

Boo

Sheeba

Joy Goes on Diet  :-) 

Update 4/16/04

Joy continues to do well also. We are more suspicious however that there may be some permanent neurological damage resulting from her lack of nutrition when she came to us. We are in hopes to have her examined by a Chiropractor in the coming weeks to help determine her capabilities as either a companion horse or perhaps if she may be ridden. 

Yes, you read correctly. Joy who almost a year ago was so nutritionally deprived that she collapsed from being so weak, was removed from some of her dietary supplements because she is getting a little to fat. What great news !!!!

Joy is currently receiving some physical therapy to help strengthen her neck and back muscles. She can often been seen galloping through the field now, with her paddock mate Equinox. We have had several recent inquiries into Joy's adoption and are awaiting arrival of the applications. Joy has also begun an exercise program to prepare her for a new career for pleasure riding. 

Court Decision:  It is final !!!

 Joy is under the ownership of E.P.O.N.A. and is available for adoption. Recently the previous owner pleaded guilty to cruelty charges involving Joy. A sentence of 60 days was deferred and the owner is not permitted to have livestock for two years. Restitution will be paid to E.P.O.N.A. and the court has relinquished ownership to E.P.O.N.A.

Thanks to Dr. Cliff McGinnis, New Hampshire Equine Humane Association.

Dungarvin Farm and the many others that contributed to this wonderful

success story. Upon receiving the final paperwork Joy will be available for

adoption to a loving and appropriate home. We will keep everyone posted

on her new future.

Update on Joy: November 5, 2003

  Joy continues to be doing great!!!  She is moving like

a normal horse now, her weight is perfect and she is

beginning to show some muscle definition from

exercising herself outside. She is a sweetheart to

groom and loves the attention and the treats.  She

likes Ritz Crackers. Her feed schedule is now normal

keeping a lunch snack available for her. Her feet are

in good shape and she is sound. It is wonderful to see

the transformation as she gallops about the paddock. 

On behalf of Joy, and E.P.O.N.A. we thank you for your

compassion and contributions.

                Joy June 15, 2003                                   Joy October 5, 2003