Sunday, February 28, 2010

Hi All,

Not a great deal went on today due to all the soggy ground. The horses are all doing fine I can assure you of this. We are not expecting any rain whatsoever anytime soon. We had a nice breeze and sunshine so this is a huge help. I will be replacing the cam tomorrow as the one up is Kaput. Worked on it off and on all day. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Well, Truffles' world is getting bigger. We go out to feed and she is tied to my belt loop and everytime she even thinks about going into a stall she gets a slight jerk and a very firm NO. Tonight was much better, she walks right along side of me in the typical Corgi walk. Right now she is giving Ewtie grief..roflmao..if Ewtie wanted she would kick her booty but she she doesn't.

Again thank you for all your prayers and good thoughts. My father was released yesterday evening from the hospital and will have to make some changes in his daily routine. He will be on medications etc, but at least he is on the road to recovery! All of us (Germaine, Stephanie, Rob, Patrick, Carol, Debbie, David, Marianne, Andy and all the grandchildren and great-grandchildren) are very grateful for your prayers.

Stephanie and Rob

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Good morning to all,

Thank you all for your prayers for my father. We visited with him and he appears to be feeling better, but he is tired due to the coughing he was constantly having. However, the heavy doses of IV Meds are working.

Rob and I and our family truly appreciate your prayers.

THANK YOU to all of you have been here with so much support for the horses at Miracle Horse Rescue. We realize that it has been tough on everyone...but your dedication to the horses must be commended and recognized.

We are asking if you can and have the inclination to please make a donation to Shadow Mountain Feed 775-727-5527 Tuesday-Saturday. No matter the amount it does make a difference. We are always in need of Hay (Alfalfa and Grass), Rice Bran, Senior Equine.

Please speak to Ron or Patti Cross they will be very happy to help you. We go through a squeeze of Alfalfa a week as you have seen the truck make its delivery.

Again, many, many THANKS for your dedication and support for the horses!

Stephanie and Rob

The Chaos of Truffles

Truffles' Secret Spot

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Well, all the horses & mules (8 of them) have been moved to the newly dried and scrapped pens. Tomorrow the pens will be completed and we will then move the other two down.

We will be doing some changes in dynamics with horses, but I will let you know what changes are made when they are done.

All is well here with horses, dogs and humans as well!

Hugs to All

Stephanie & Rob

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Good Sunday evening everyone,

The weather has been beautiful and we can see the shedding is beginning. It needs to get up in temperature before we can bathe the horses. Soon though, as it is warming up.

Truffles has been an absolute riot. She chases BruNO and when she barks at him he bails out the dog door but he and Adrian adore her.

Thank you so much for the help with all the manure, the first three piles we had are completely spread.

One of our plans is to take the round pen you currently view on the justin cam and to add more panels turning it into yet another turn out area. This will be where the remaining horses that can be placed together will live. Of course those that are blind and have leg issues and special diets will remain in their own personal stalls. We cannot nor would we ever expect them to try and make it with the others, it is just not possible.

Rob and I would like to wish all of you a safe and wonderful week!

Once again THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!!!!

Stephanie and Rob

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Good morning everyone,

I wanted to share the day I had yesterdfay with all of you. I went to the Paint Show Barn in Vegas with Rob today and of course they have other little critters on the property. Here are some of the photos I took.

This is Dually one of their studs. After this breeding season he is being placed for sale. He is a big big boy



This is for you Marsh. This is a Pygora (pygmy/angora x) He is a little Billy, and is an expectant father Who says a feeder is strictly for feed. This is a full size Angora.

This little nanny was in labor while I was there, she was bred to the Pygora and it is believed according to Kim she is carrying three kids. She says they are very tiny at birth. Sure wish I had been there to witness the birth.

This is Cowboy, he is 7 months old

Senor Pygora
This is one of their prize mares, I wanted you to see her beautiful tail. She was bred three weeks ago to George who you will see shortly

Here is her beautiful face This is "Kisses" she is two years old and is presently being shown.


This is George, the head macho man

Please help welcome "TRUFFLES" into the MHR Family

BruNO and Truffles
Truffles stretching out for a snooze with her new big sister, Adrian

Truffles was a gift from my husband Rob.


Stephanie and Rob

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Rocky, is 40 yr old this yr. He has been fostered by my parents for the last four yrs. He still has quite a bit of spunk!

Here are Jingles and I, we have had her since she was four months old. Cowboy took her in when her mom died at birth in N. Nevada on his ranch.

Here are Chase and I having Woman to Man talk. He is a Mustang my parents adopted 10 yrs ago.
Chase and I just talking. My parents' horses are their pets and they love them dearly.

February 16, 2010 - Cosmo's pedicure

This was right after feet were done.

February 16, 2010 - Cosmo

Here are the videos of Cosmo in the FB Field. Of course they are establishing their pecking order but it is very quiet.

All the kids

Special Valentine's Greetings

There is nothing like the love of a horse!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day to each and every one of you. May you have a wonderful day, and don't forget to save some of that chocolate for the future.

Stephanie and Rob

Friday, February 12, 2010

We have had a very busy busy day! I had to go to work with Rob, had to make the $$$$$ but this was good.

All of you, please say HI To SHANIA


Driving across the valley today, I saw more muddy horses than Carter has pills! Shania included.

Stephanie and Rob

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

t is amazing when I look at these pics of Charity. When she arrived her 10/26/09 Dr. Hadland scored her as a 2. Now here she is with foal, and all areas of her body look great. Pictures taken 2/10/10

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Well, we've had strange happen here before but this takes the cake. Our neighbor has a Cocker, a Rottweiler and a million Chahuwahuwas. Anyway, the Cocker and the Rottweiler stayed outside through this bad weather, but they did I guess have places to go for cover. Well, Rob got up this morning and here was the little guy in OUR house. He mastered the dog door, I guess he said where do they go at night? Voila, so this is where it is.

Fly Season is Just Around the Corner

The EPPS Biting Fly trap will decrease the fly population by 80% according to their web site. MHR is currently raising funds to purchase one of these traps. The goal is $300 which will also include the purchase of fly masks to protect the horses from the remaining flies.

Please see our website for further information.

Thank you!

Sunday, February 7, 2010

So much has happened during the week with Katie. But now with the beginning of a new week, Katie is on her way to recovery and over the next six months of rehab she should be better. However, her diet will continue to be rice bran and grass hay for the remainder of her life.

But she wanted to tell you all that VALENTINES IS A VERY SPECIAL TIME FOR ALL THE HORSES!

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Well Happy Super Bowl Sunday to All!

This has been a long week to reflect on beginning last Saturday 1/30/10. Our very dear friends and individuals we consider true family members, Jeff and Stacy, were in a plane crash in their Cessna 172. The amazing thing is they walked away without a scratch. This is simply amazing. Jeff is an exellent pilot and Stacy was about to text her daughter to let he know that she loved her, but what was even more surprising she took a picture 10' from impact. Though we could not do anything, we did go out to the crash site to lend our support and hugs of joy! They are here with us today and we are going to watch the game but we are putting together a very large puzzle right now...too soggy to be outdoors but the priority was the horses this AM and they have all been cared for.








We are very grateful!

Stephanie and Rob

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Good Morning All,

Well, we have some drizzling going on, but nothing major. It appears though that many of you have some really harsh weather going on in your areas. Keep warm and safe, if you do not have to go out, don't.

We had some good progress for Katie yesterday. First thing she did was make every attempt to avoid me when giving her bute. She received two grams (per Dr. Hadland), as I have told many of you when they aren't feeling real well they can appear to be just so very calm and sweet. Once, they begin the healing process and are beginning to feel a little better, the real personality begins to reveal itself...LOL She does have a pushy side. :) While soaking her feet yesterday, the abscess on her right foot finally gave way and the Epsom salts and betadine started drawing out the infection. Since we have two different pails to soak in at same time we have been able to watch the changes in the water. The betadine gives the water a light reddish tinge and we watched the water turn darker and darker and other things began to float, so the infection is being drawn out. She stood for a solid 15 minutes in her pails just ground tied. We talked to her and though you could tell she was not thrilled (ears slightly pinned) she went with the program.

Though we knew there abscesses, we are happy that we had the xrays done. This gave us a sense of relief noting that there was very little remodeling of the coffin bones and a good treatment program for her. Dr. Hadland is very pleased with how she looks and has contacted us several times over the last couple of days to check on her. We are very happy that he is on our advisory board, and that he has a true and genuine compassion for these special horses.

We would like to extend our appreciation to our fundraisers for the Valentine Fundraiser! Additionally, our gratitude for your purchasing these wonderful valentines is appreciated as well as your calling in to Shadow Mountain Feed to purchase the much needed hay is truly an expression of love. THANK YOU!!

We do wish all of you a SUPER weekend. I wonder if our Football Team will have their version of the Super Bowl?? We shall see.

Stephanie and Rob

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Katie had her front shoes put on this morning. Everyone who was watching the cam was able to view this. There is no separation at the white line or laminae, which commonly occurs with laminitis due to fever, abscesses etc. She had her front feet soaked and late this afternoon is walking around. She only had two grams of bute this morning at 7:15am. She is not happy with the grass hay, but such as it is this is her new diet plus the rice bran.

We hope everyone had a great day and wishing you a pleasant evening!

Stephanie & Rob

An Apple Serenade

Some things just never change for Apple!

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Apple!

Well, here is our sweet Apple! These photos and videos were taken today 2/3/10. She looks absolutely fantastic! She is just as sweet as ever, Apple is Apple with her big plunger lips. Still a love. She has a wonderful home. This is what it is all about, the save, the after care & love and finally a loving home of her very own with a new equine family. BRAVO to all of you who supported and cherished this mare from the beginning and continue to do so. THANK YOU!













Stephanie and Rob

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Hi All,

I wanted to let you know that we ran into Dr. Hadland this afternoon. What was going to be a short a conversation went into a lengthy one.

I asked him today about the putting shoes on Katie. He explained the following to us both.

In December he attended a week long convention with other Equine Vets. He explained yes, her feet are sore, and initally upon putting the shoes on she will be in discomfort but it does not compromise the hoof. He wants her soles up off the ground. He also stated that each vet has his/her own opinions and the study of Laminitis and its effects on the hoof over the last three years has been very helpful in the individual vet's treatment of said issues.

So since this is his prescribed treatment, then we are going to follow his directions. Additionally, since this is one of the primary things that was discussed during the convention, Dr. Hadland has gladly accepted the opportunity to allow us to video him discussing laminitis its effects and his methods of treatment dependent upon the severity to share with all of you.

Stephanie and Rob

Katie update, 2/2/10

The average sole depth of a horse should be a 12, Katie only has a 5 . There is very little remodeling of the coffin bone (excellent). The following is the procedures as prescribed by Dr. Hadland that will conducted on Katie for her road to recovery.

1. NO Alfalfa..GRASS HAY ONLY

2. Rice Bran..to maintain her weight

3. 14 days 2 x per day soaking in Epson Salts and Betadyne. This will cause the abcesses she does have to be drawn out. No sole will be removed from her feet.

4. She will have her toes cut back, which will cause a quick breakover, keeping the pressure off her toes.

5. Shoes will be put on, no pads.

She has this in both front feet. She will be given bute in moderation to keep her comfortable, but Dr. Hadland stated that continous use of bute can be a source for other problems. She should recover nicely in a six month period, but he says she must toughen her soles up.

Thank you all for your prayers and support!

KATIE SAYS WILL YOU BE HER VALENTINE?

Stephanie and Rob

Videos of Katie's Vet Visit

The following videos are of the exam that Katie underwent today 2/2/2010 for Chronic Laminitis/Founder. Xrays were taken of her hooves and we are awaiting the results. We should know by this evening what the status of her coffin bones are. This is not Katie's first encounter with this as Dr. Hadland has seen her twice before when she was with her former owner for similar issues as well as weight loss. He did state that she is at optimum weight and wants this maintained.

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Good morning to all,

Dr. Hadland is coming today to look at Katie. She has continuing problems with abscesses and we are afraid the coffin bone may be involved. Dr. Hadland will take x-rays.

I just looked outside and Katie is standing, bearing all her weight on the front. I truly hope it is just an abscess. I would love for her to have perfect hooves, but Katie has never been a sound horse according to Dr. H., as he has seen her long before she arrived here as she had been ridden. Sad but true.

Let us hope for the best and then let her live out the remainder of her life with dignity.

We were looking at all of horses yesterday, and let it be known that the horses we have at our facility presently have various issues, from physical to some mental w/physical disabilities combos. The only two actual physically sound horses we have are Charity and Jerri, however they do have mental baggage due to the industry they were subjected to. The aged horses we have that can be considered for adoption, it is their age that makes them undesirable to most individuals. So in a nut shell, all of our horses will live out the remainder of their lives with us. They will receive love & care. The majority of the horses were not born with these disabilities they were created by man and then cast off like an old shoe.

We appreciate everyone who supports MHR in our efforts to provide for the horses here. Unfortunately, due to the financial constraints that we are under as well as the vast majority of other rescues, we can only take in extreme emergency cases. At this time we have not been faced with this. We do receive call from individuals with horses they can no longer care for, but through our network we have been able to find placement for these horses in good homes, as the owners of the horse is able to make personal contact with the placement home and it is their decision at that time.

Again many thanks for your assistance bless you all.

Stephanie and Rob