Vindonah Horse Shelter

10/28/2024

10/28/2024

10/28/2024

10/22/2024

10/22/2024

Fall laminitis refers to cases of laminitis or founder that occur in the autumnal months. Although laminitis can happen in any season, anecdotally there seems to be an uptick in the number of cases in the fall.

Why could this be?

• As the days get shorter and colder, grasses have been shown to respond to this stress with higher sugar concentrations. Diets with higher simple sugar concentrations may increase the risk of laminitis.

• Decreases in exercise may cause increases in body condition. Fat or obese horses are at risk of developing laminitis.

• Horses naturally have increased levels of certain hormones in the fall. If you have a horse with PPID (previously referred to as equine Cushing’s), the increase in their cortisol levels could put them at risk for laminitis.

If you have questions concerning fall laminitis or are concerned that your horse may be at an increased risk, contact your equine veterinarian so that they can properly evaluate your horse's unique situation.

Thank you to the Horse Owner Education Committee for providing this information.

10/10/2024

‼️SAVONA AREA‼️

This handsome male was trapped off of Robie Road in Savona. He had been seen running the area for the past week and a half.

If you know where is dog belongs, please contact DCO at 607-590-8641.

10/10/2024

UPDATE 💕🐎🚛 JUSTIN HAS HIS FUNDING …THANK YOU ALL SO VERY VERY MUCH FOR HELP IN SAVING HIM💕
Updates to follow ..

❌💔❌JUSTIN needs HELP NOW....
Justin served as rural transportation, carrying people and supplies wherever needed. But now, his purpose has been forgotten. No longer seen as valuable, this sweet boy has been abandoned, left alone in an unimaginable situation. Cast aside as though his years of service meant nothing..

He deserves more than this — a life full of care, respect, and love. Justin deserves a second chance.

Thankfully, there’s hope. Justin has been approved for an accredited placement, where he will be safe and cared for…

Please help get this sweet boy to safety and make a difference in his life…he deserves a second chance!

Please help with any amount of tax deductible donations

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10/10/2024

Mind the feet!

Overnight temps the rest of this week are predicted at 50 and below. This is your red alert warning for overweight, metabolic and founder-prone horses.

If your horse gets “footy” after being on grass this week, limit turnout time and talk with your vet/farrier team about ways you can reduce your horse’s risk of developing laminitis.

10/10/2024

❤️❤️❤️ ALL HORSES ARE SAFE ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you again everyone, y’all did it once again!!

09/20/2024