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Help for Corsair

At 5:35 a.m. August 25th, I went out to feed all the horses here at Horse Play. When I went to the paddock where Corsair (13 yr old Thoroughbred / Welsh Cob cross) and his 3 buddies live, I knew something wasn't right. I looked at Corsair standing away from everyone and could see something odd about his face. I entered the paddock and went up to him and even in the dim dawn light I knew he had seriously injured his right eye. Didn't have to think twice about calling the vet at 5:45a.m. I moved Corsair up to the barn and put him in a stall to wait for the vet. He seemed to be very itchy around his right hip and hind leg and when I looked him over I discovered he had lots of little hives and one really big swelling on the back of his left hind leg as well as some additional scrapes on his face and nose - so what I originally thought was a kick in the face now seems to be he got stung by something and banged into a fence post or tree. The vet arrived and took several x-rays and it doesn't appear that anything is broken however the eye is so swollen that it's condition is uncertain at thins time - he also has a minor bloody nose. The vet left me with loads of meds and instructions to watch the area and he will be back for a better look when some of the swelling goes down. So I am very thankful for that. Corsair will have to stay in the stall for a few days as well - not his favorite place! Have scoured his paddock and can not find any sort of bee or wasp nest but...? Hey I guess an impending hurricane isn't enough excitement!

Our vet was very generous in that he didn't charge a farm call and also gave us a discount, but even so, at $400, it has strapped our bank account. And we're still not out of the woods as he may still have an injury to the eyeball that may require surgery (approx $3000) - SO - if any of you could help us by donating any amount we would be super grateful - also it is tax-deductible! Easiest way to donate is thru Paypal (you can use a credit card too if you like!) - our Paypal acct is horseplayri@msn.com or on our website - www.hptrc.org - "Donate" button - also feel free to email or call me with any questions - horseplayri@msn.com or (401)294-3565 - thank-you all so much!

*** As of today, August 29th, Corsair is improving. The grossly swollen conjuctiva has gone down. His eyelids are still swollen however and we're hopefull the the vet will be able to take a look later today or tomorrow so that we know for sure how is eyeball is doing. Any help is still greatly and gratefully appreciated!!


 

 

Featured Horse
Available for adoption

Vie
www.stridesequinerescue.com

16H, 10 yr old TB mare. This girl has some serious dressage training! Also been an avid trail horse. Barefoot and healthy and deserves a forever home. Currently available for adoption. $1500.00

Fostered in Waterford, NY.

Strides Equine Rescue is a 501c3.  Our goal is to rehabilitate horses that come from neglectful situations such as, auctions and the kill pen. As the horses gain strength we work on ground manners and if possible, riding. Once the horses have been fully evaluated they are put up for adoption.

 
Jerseygirl
Adopted from www.newenglandequinerescues.com

Our adopted pony Jerseygirl is a NEER horse, and very much a success story.  I first saw her in late October of 2010.  My 12 year-old daughter Tessa had been volunteering at NEER, and she was very excited about a Haflinger which had just come in.  My first impression of Jersey that day was not positive--she was dark and dirty, incredibly fat, wouldn't stand on the cross ties or pick her feet up.  She neighed constantly, and fidgeted in an ominous manner.  Mary Martin, head of NEER North, get on her first, bareback, and she wouldn't even go forward--she simply backed up.  My daughter got on her and at least got her headed in the right direction, but I still thought--too small, not pretty, untrained, perhaps dangerous. Not a horse for us, not that I thought we were even looking for one.

My daughter thought otherwise.  She convinced me a week later to let her try Jersey again, this time with a saddle on, and things went very differently.  The pony had calmed down somewhat by that point, and being ridden under saddle made a big difference.  Tess and I rode her for about an hour, and after that Mary and I made arrangements for a month-long trial sponsorship.  Tess kissed Jersey on the nose, and then started transforming that pony.  Day after day, first at NEER North's headquarters on River Road in West Newbury, then at Riverrun Stable, also of West Newbury, Tessa worked with Jersey.  Lunging, ring work, small jumps, then larger ones, trail rides, lots of grooming, and tons and tons of love--all of this and more Jersey received. 

People who see her now actually don't recognize her as the same pony who came into NEER last October.  She began to shed in January, and for three long, hairy months we battled with her coat as it fell in heaps on the floor.  The pony that emerged was sleek and dark gold, with silver-grey dapples from head to hoof.  Her muscle tone, her condition, and her robust strength and grace do not begin to resemble the obese, out-of-shape pony we first met.  Tessa has taken her from tiny cross-rails and trot poles (most of which she would tread on or break) to jumping 2'6' and higher.  Her sweet but feisty nature has won her friends at both barns, although she has earned the nickname "pasture Houdini" for her penchant for breaking out of nearly any enclosure in search of that elusive greener grass.  Tessa has made several You-tube videos that beautifully demonstrate the pony's transformation, and recently earned a nice handful of ribbons at her first local show. 

I am incredibly proud of Tessa for changing this pony's life, grateful to NEER for giving us this opportunity, and really excited to see what my girls do next. ~Marilyn Archibald

 

Have you adopted a horse, pony or foal?   If so, we'd like to hear from you. Please send photo and 3-4 paragraphs to louisa@equinesite.com

Update

In December of 2009, Horse Play responded to the RISPCA's call for assistance in placing several of the horses from Bonniedale Farm. On the first day, we adopted 2, Leo a 15 yr old Appendix Quarterhorse who is blind in his left eye and Thunderbolt, a Morgan gelding in his mid-thirties. Leo was in great shape but Thunderbolt was depressed and suffering from urinary stones. We went back on the second day to lend a hand and at the very last minute, we also adopted Montenapoleone - now known as Dante -  a 10 yr old grey Thoroughbred who has been crippled with arthritis since he was 7.

After proper veterinary care and nutrition, all 3 are thriving! Leo found a new life with one of our volunteer families the Konickis, in Escoheague RI. He was adopted last month and is living large with 2 other equines they also adopted from Horse Play. His limited vision has never been an issue and he is a super trail horse and also did some lessons and camp for Horse Play last year. Thunderbolt is a permanent resident here. After a vet evaluation, medicine, big diet change and lots of love, his urinary problem cleared up and hasn't troubled him since. He has full run of the farm during the day (to take advantage of the grass!!) and lives with his buddies Monkey and Tater at night. Montenapoleone (Dante) has found a wonderful place in the heart and home of our volunteer, Carla Abbenante. A former winning racehorse - almost $300,000 - lack of care caused serious degenerative joint disease, permanently fusing his ankles. Carla has no dreams of riding and fell in love with Dante immediately. She agreed to foster him and will probably take the plunge and formally adopt him. He receives regular vet care supplemented with physical therapy, ultrasound and chiropractic. She is even building a barn for him and his paddock buddy, Phoenix (also from Horse Play) so they will be in her backyard.

Horse Play is a Rhode Island based non-profit equine rescue and sanctuary. We are a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization supported solely by public donations and grants and staffed entirely by volunteers. We provide rescue, rehabilitation and sanctuary for abused, neglected & unwanted horses. We provide adoption services for horses deemed adoptable, those that are not have a home here for the rest of their lives.
It Is Our Intent:
• To provide rescue, rehabilitation, and sanctuary services for abused, neglected, and/or unwanted horses.
• To provide placement & follow-up services for rehabilitated horses and permanent sanctuary for horses that cannot be placed.
• To help put an end to neglect and abuse through education, community outreach and awareness.
• To develop and present educational programs and printed media, clinics and seminars on the responsible care, ownership and training of horses.
• To provide equine experiential learning and healing programs to veterans, emergency services personnel and others in need.
• To provide an all-ages literacy program.
Our website is www.hptrc.org
 

 

Legislation
The following are links to laws and proposed laws concerning the welfare of horses.    

Equine Protection Network:  State Transport Laws  for:  CT   MA (scroll down the page)  NY   VT

Education

Net Posse: Horse theft education begins here.

Vets For Equine Welfare: useful resource for all animal health professionals and horse owners

Petitions

 

 

Do you have a petition pertaining to horse welfare or slaughter that you would like to share?  Click to suggest a petition.

 

 

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