Rimson & King. Can you help this #GivingTuesday?

 

Silver King out for a walk 11-29-21

Hello, Everyone!

King continues to do better every day. Since his arrival on 10-26-21, he has gained 168 pounds and we consider him half way to his goal weight 1,050 which we anticipate will take two more months.

Bemer Therapy Blanket and leg wraps He started receiving therapy with a Bemer blanket and leg wraps on 11-11-21, as did several of the other horses. This electromagnetic blanket and wraps help increase the circulation bringing more oxygen and nutrients to the muscles and tissues in his body to help him recover.

Rimson has scars throughout his neck Rimson is also receiving Bemer therapy. When he was attacked by a cougar at 6 days old he sustained horrendous injuries, bites to his neck. It is a miracle he survived. Those injuries have left him with huge scars and scar tissue that has required massage therapy weekly to prevent the scar tissue from adhering to the muscles as he grows. We can use the Bemer leg wraps on his neck to help alleviate that adhesion.

This year again we are participating in GivingTuesday the international day of giving. The Maverick Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation-San Diego, will match up to $5000 in donations to help the rescue and we would like to use the funds raised to purchase the Bemer therapeutic equipment so we have our own to use anytime it is needed. The cost of the Horse-Set is $4990.00 so if we can match the entire amount it will be like getting the Bemer for free. Any donations from now through next week will count.

Hoover, teenager with arthritis in his front legs Hoover has high ringbone on his front legs (arthritis) so the increased circulation helps reduce some of his pain.

Trooper, 21 yr old quarter horse Trooper is being ridden again after three years of being a pasture pet and the Bemer helps relax his muscles after a training workout.

Sonny had an abscess in his right front hoof. Before and now that the abscess has drained we helped relieve his pain with Bemer treatments.

We know there are SO MANY worthy charities all asking for funds on this #givingTuesday and we appreciate so much any funds you would consider donating to us. Since our last email we have received donations and are almost half-way to reaching our $5000 matching funds. We are hoping with your help we can reach our goal. To make a tax-deductible donation just click the button below and it will take you to our website's donation page with options for PayPal, Venmo, Debit/Credit cards, and instructions where to mail a check. Thank you, thank you for helping us help the horses, donkeys and minis at the rescue!!!!!

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King, the starved horse, 4 weeks after arrival.

 

Silver King intake photos 10-26-21

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As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday we have SO MUCH to be thankful for. On 10-26-21 we brought a starved gelding home when the owners said they could not put weight on him and the local authorities had been out to their house several times and had given them our name. We offered advise on how to feed him to gain weight, but they were more interested in us taking him, so take him we did. Our friend Lynda, who originally contacted us on 9-20-21, when she saw him while out at a yard sale, named him Silver King and we want to be sure he is treated like a king too.

Weight on arrival and weight today 11-23-21 Since his arrival we put him on a refeeding diet recommended by U.C. Davis Veterinary School, had blood drawn to see if results showed a reason he would not gain weight, did a fecal test to be sure he wasn't loaded with worms, tested for sand in his stomach. Three veterinarians have seen him and all confirm his bloodwork shows long-term malnutrition. The fecal and sand tests were all negative so there is no obvious reason why he should not have a full recovery. Using our 3,000 pound digital livestock scale makes it easy for us to track his weight gain (or loss) and 4 weeks after his arrival he has gained 155 pounds. Yes, 155 pounds.

Lynda grooming King while he enjoys breakfast. Look at him now, you can see him starting to fill out and actually see some muscles. His coat is shiny and clean, and he has a sparkle in his eyes. In addition to his weight gain his demeanor has changed too. When he first arrived he was ravenous and very pushy. He would walk over you to get to his food and didn't want to engage with people at all. Slowly, now that he realizes food is always there for him, he has relaxed and enjoys being brushed and loved on.

We started treating him with a Bemer blanket and leg wraps which helps open up blood flow bringing oxygen and nutrients to his digestive system, muscles and everywhere. This will promote better healing as he continues to gain weight and recover. Kellie has been out twice now to treat King and others. We are finding the Bemer blanket and leg wraps are helping several of the other horses too, including Rimson who has so much scar tissue on his neck he needs constant therapy so it doesn't attach to his growing muscles.

This year again we are participating in GivingTuesday the international day of giving. The Maverick Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation-San Diego, will match up to $5000 in donations to help the rescue and we would like to use the funds raised to purchase the Bemer therapeutic equipment so we have our own to use anytime it is needed. The cost of the Horse-Set is $4990.00 so if we can match the entire amount it will be like getting the Bemer for free. Any donations from now through next week will count. We will have more details on 11-30-21, GivingTuesday too.

Mostly today we just want to share how well King is doing with you. The biggest treat of all is watching him lay down to sleep knowing he will have food to eat when he wakes up and is hungry. He no longer fears being weak and unable to fend for himself. Rest is essential to his recovery and his emotional wellbeing. When we see a previously starved horse finally relax, we know they are on the mend and will continue to blossom as they heal. We want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and to let you know that we are thankful for the opportunity to bring King to the rescue and help him gain his health back and appreciate all you have done to help him. HAPPY, HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!

King sleeps peacefully, not worry when he will eat again.

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2022 Calendars are here! Order NOW.

 

Teddy says, "Get Your Calendars NOW!" Hello, Everyone! April calendar girl is Gypsy 2022 Calendars have arrived and they are so very pretty. This year we have included photos of adopted horses and donkeys along with those favorites still at the rescue like Teddy, the General, Buddie and Rimson. By popular request this years version has a center spine and with beautiful pictures and inspirational phrases. $25 per calendar plus shipping. Gold at the end of the rainbow-calendar cover Just reply to this email with the total number of calendars you would like. Please be sure to include the address you want your calendars shipped to. We will let you know how much your total will be and your payment options when they are shipped. December snow bunnies. UPDATE ON THE STARVING GELDING We are so humbled by the support and love coming in for the sweet old gelding we rescued 10-26-21, and we wanted you to know he is responding to the good food and tender loving care and is already putting on weight and looking better. He has been named Silver King because he is being treated like a king. We will send out a separate email update with pictures, till then we just want to thank you SO MUCH! Silver King rescued 10-26-21 Donate Now!