The Archaeologist - AQHA Stallion

06/16/2024

Happy Father’s Day! Miss Aemma is definitely Daddy’s girl… she’s the mirror image of him!

04/13/2024

I’m still in shock. It has been heartbreaking for all of us. I simply can not thank everyone enough for all of the shares, kind words, meals, and support for my family and my barn during this trying time.

The GoFundMe ( https://gofund.me/5de27fae ) has gone directly to vet bill relief. I had an emergency fund. But not this big… and not twice.

There was no way to save him. He had a gut packed full of gravel and twists in his intestines. I try to remind myself that we did everything we could possibly have done. But I’m sad for the dreams I lost when he died…Khaleesi too.

Mama Lucille calls for Franklin. The only horses that answer her have been her other two colts on the property. They still remember their Mama. But still she calls because she’s looking for Franklin.

So much effort has gone into trying to save Khaleesi, bottle feeding Aemma and grafting her onto Jojo. We were already busy helping with a hoof rehab, a bottle feeding and medicating a second orphan foal (this foal is from a client that was referred to us from our vet.) and still finishing out foaling season with client mares still yet to foal. Waking up every 2 hours around the clock to bottle/bucket feed, watch, bandage and medicate multiple horses. And teaching riding/driving lessons and work horses. Juggling vet & farrier, and still trying to be present enough to keep my beyond supportive family from giving up on me.

Chaotic doesn’t feel like a strong enough word.

I am tired. I am mentally exhausted. So to lose Franklin so unexpectedly and suddenly has been a complete punch to the gut while I was already down. I am so tired. Everyone here is. It’s been a painful, heartbreaking roller coaster.

We are thankful for the support in whatever way it is there.

https://gofund.me/5de27fae

04/10/2024

They say that bad luck comes in threes.

This morning one of our other foals (Franklin, 3 weeks old) began showing signs that he was not feeling well. I immediately called the vet. I have no idea how much the farm call will cost…) Our Vet examined Franklin and decided it was best that he be admitted to Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital for colic. $3500 just to start treatment for him to stay tonight.

Pilchuck found on ultrasound that he has a pretty serious impaction from trying to eat solid food before he developmentally is ready. Further examination with radiographs showed that he had a large amount of what appears to be a mixture of Feed, Shavings and gravel in his intestines.

At this point he is being treated with iv fluids, tubes with laxatives and an e***a. As well as a muzzle to prevent him from continuing to eat the bedding or nurse from mama Lucille (to prevent additional volume in his digestive system). Hopefully he will be able to pass the obstruction on his own. If he doesn’t successfully pass it by tonight then he will require surgery (they quoted another $15,000 for surgery).

I am mentally and physically exhausted at this point. But I am hopeful that he will be OK. I am grateful for the support from the community around me. I just keep pushing on. No sleep, lots of coffee & and dream that I’m really questioning right now.

https://gofund.me/5de27fae

03/11/2024

Foaling season is here! Indy’s first foal is a stunning AQHA/APHA cropout chestnut (will grey) overo filly out of the lovely jumper mare I AM KHALEESI (JC). This baby girl is sweet has can be and all legs! More photos coming as she unfolds over the next few days. 💕

07/02/2023

I love these quiet summer evening rides. 💕🦄

The Archaeologist - AQHA Stallion

06/18/2023

Happy Father’s Day from The Archaeologist! Looking forward to seeing Indy’s first foals next season.

03/09/2023

Prettiest boy Indy enjoying his afternoon outside ❤️🦄

02/20/2023

Big in The Archaeologist’s first season at stud. 🤩

ART I A ROX STAR (APHA) is a daughter of the late great ART I SWEET. She is an excellent broodmare with a proven performance producing record.

02/20/2023

Big in The Archaeologist’s first season at stud. 🤩

I AM KHALEESI (JC Thoroughbred) mare with extensive USEF show records.

01/30/2023

01/29/2023