Archive for Horse Health

Saving Grace

January 3, 2011 10 Comments

Grace was Hip Number 301 at Camelot Auction on 9/22/2010.  She was sold to the feedlot which means that she was at risk of going to slaughter.  She ended up on the Camelot Horse Weekly Facebook page and a lady in VA fell in love. The lady bought Grace and brought her to VA.  Shortly ...

Camelot, Horse Health, Horses

What is Horse Abuse or Neglect?

July 29, 2010 No Comments

Horse abuse and neglect takes many forms.  It can be as obvious as having no food or water to not having necessary veterinary or hoof care.  There is a nationally recognized chart that describes a horse’s body condition based on fat deposits and body structure.  It is called the Henneke Body Scoring system.  There is ...

General, Horse Health

Magic’s VibraVM

July 20, 2010 No Comments

Magic’s VibraVM arrived yesterday.  He has now had two treatments.  Yesterday’s treatment was  to acclimate him to the VibraVM and the noise it makes.  Also to allow something to touch his nose which he hates because of the Albuterol inhaler.  He likes the VibraVM much better and actually relaxes into it after a few minutes. ...

Horse Health, Horses

Magic Update

July 15, 2010 No Comments

Magic continues to struggle to breathe when he is eating.  I suspect that he is still inhaling parts of his feed.  We are still trying to find a solution that will work for him.  I have done some research into tracheal collapse. The Horse has an article on a new treatment involving a stent.   ...

Horse Health, Horses

Microchipping

July 13, 2010 2 Comments

Disasters I used to wonder why in the world would I want to microchip my horses.   Then I spent 3 weeks in New Orleans working with LSU taking care of the horses that were rescued after Hurricane Katrina.  Louisiana has a brand law.  All horses have to be uniquely identified by a brand, tattoo or ...

General, Horse Health

Equine RAO Resource – COPD, Heaves

July 4, 2010 No Comments

With Magic’s diagnosis of Recurrent Airway Obstruction(RAO), I have been researching the disease.  I thought that I would share some of the resources that I have found.  The two best treatments for RAO that I have found are the Aero mask ($324.50) which can deliver non-steroidal treatments directly to the lungs and a new ultra ...

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Valentines Fundraiser

We are doing our Valentine’s fundraiser again.  You can pick one of the valentines design below and the valentine...

Dreams and Goals

Once upon a time when I was a child, I had a dream of rescuing the beautiful horses who...

Bittersweet Melody

Melody was Hip # 861 at Camelot on 1/5/11. She was brought to the rescue and quickly adopted to...

Holiday Cards and Hay For The Holidays

Last year we asked everyone to send us a card to decorate the barn and include a dollar.  It...

Our Holiday Wish List

Our adoptable horses would all like to be snug and warm in their new home for Christmas. Final Script...

Jelly Bean

In 2009, Jelly Bean fell in the pasture and hurt himself.  He was later diagnosed with a fractured hip...

Twilight

Twilight came to the rescue as the result of a seizure in Powhatan County.  She is an 8 yr...

Sweatshirts are available for pre order now

It’s that time of the year again and our beautiful embroidered sweatshirts are available for pre-order.  It takes approximately...

BLM Mustangs

While attending the Equine Extravaganza this year, we met and fell in love with BLM mustang yearlings.  These yearlings...

The Donkeys

There is just something about donkeys that warms the heart.  Everyone that has come to the rescue has been...