Reason #1 to donate to Mississippi Horses - Veterinary care. When you add it all up at the end of the year, veterinary care is our biggest expense. Virtually every horse we save is in trouble and needs veterinary care, often over a long period of time. Even if they’re relatively healthy they need to be wormed and vaccinated and get a current Coggins. Every stallion has to be gelded, some rescued mares are in foal, and we still occasionally rescue orphaned foals - like little Smokey from the Louisville tornado – that need special care. Many rescues are injured or injure themselves while in our care no matter how diligently we work to keep them safe. Sometimes they have chronic conditions that aren’t easily diagnosed when we first rescue them, and despite all our efforts some have to be humanely euthanized. On top of regular farrier care which is a necessary part of maintaining a sound horse, we have horses with hoof problems and lameness issues that require our vet and farrier to work as a team to correct the problem. Think horses don’t need specialty care from time to time? Think again. We’ve had horses who received care from chiropractors, massage therapists, specialty dentists, and others. We try to get them the best care we can afford because without it they won’t make it through the rehabilitative process or have permanent damage. A sound horse is an adoptable horse and we do everything we can to give each and every horse the best chance at finding a good home. We have a great network of veterinarians, and some who have gone above and beyond the call of duty when it comes to taking care of these poor horses, but they can’t work for free. Nothing we do will help save a horse without a foundation of good health, and that’s where our vets come in. They’re the best… For more information on how to donate please visit our web site: mississippihorses.org/donate.html Tomorrow – Food and supplements.
Posted on: Tue, 13 May 2014 12:47:51 +0000
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