Listen carefully. What animal do you hear?
Callie has returned to Midnight's Promise. She was failing to thrive in a boarding situation. At Midnight's Promise, we offer a safety net to all our adopted horses by accepting them back at anytime for any reason in their lifetme.
Putting up more hay in the barn
HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM MIDNIGHT'S PROMISE. WE ARE THANKFUL FOR EACH OF YOU. <3
Thank you to volunteer Carrie Wren for her help on farrier day. Here she's bringing Charlie and Blaze from the barn to their pasture.
After Boone mangled her cup, our farrier, Kathryn Nelson let him have the rest of her ice tea.
Today, we said farewell to our beloved Dancer. Dancer came into out care April 2021 after he was stranded at a quarantine facility when an adoption by another organization fell through. Dancer had scarring in all 4 legs from pin firing, (a barbaric and now out-lawed procedure in which burning hot rods or sulfuric acid is pushed through tendons to the membrane that covers the bone), scarring from pressure sores on his hips and shoulders, no upper teeth, and badly foundered hooves. We have always be in awe of his big heart and indomitable spirit that kept him going these years. We will miss seeing him racing his friends, Boone and Aria, up the long gravel drive to the barn at meal time and winning despite his ravaged condition. We have always known that Dancer was on the little time the universe was willing to grant him. Time started running out for him recently and we had to offer him the last kindness and not allow him to suffer. Many of the volunteers came to say goodbye to him these last few days. And several friends were there for his last moments to feed him apples, to give belly scratches, stroke his mane and to whisper words of love. Vaya Con Dios Dancer.
(video of Dancer from 1 month ago)
Everyone at Midnight's Promise Equine Rescue is ok after the storm. Aria had a choke last night. It was a good thing I did a final check on the horses before leaving. We were able to administer first aid and clear it. The vet was relieved to cancel the emergency farm visit.
We have had more than our normal share of incidents lately. Since July we've experienced 1 corneal ulcer, 2 abscesses. 1 colic, 2 chokes, and an allergic reaction to a vaccination. Facebook, Tik Tok. and social media are the last thing on my mind when I' m taking care of our horses so I'm really bad about getting photos to "create" social media content. However, we have saved thousands in vet costs by being vigilant and well-trained in first aid. I haven't given any classes in equine first aid since moving to Dan Ridge but I'm considering dojng so. If there is any interst in our Equine First Aid or Colic Clinic please let me know.
Meanwhile, hope you enjoyed the video of our rowdy herd happily enjoying getting out of the barn.
Here's 1 minute and 53 seconds of equine therapy for your enjoyment.
You're welcome!
Silly Boone. This game never gets old.
