The older of the two Arabian geldings rescued last weekend at Cowtown Auction, was treated Wednesday by Dr. Joanna L. Robson DVM. The elderly flea-bitten grey presented with a number of significant, painful issues that we did not know if they could even be addressed. It was fascinating to see Dr. Robson work on him which, fortunately, was captured on video. Afterward, Dr. Robson wrote for us her thoughts on her experience: He is a very special soul, and brought me to tears thinking about the life he must have had, and how he, along with so many others, find their way to the auctions. He seemed confused, resigned, and worried, but also trusting, kind, and willing. I would like anyone who breeds horses - whether branded warmbloods or the backyard pet - to be required to spend time at the auctions or around these rescues and see just what happens to these rescues and see just what happens to these poor souls when they outlive their usefulness become lame, victims of family circumstance, bad economy, etc. Too many people breeding because they can, not because they should. The gelding is an interesting presentation. Obviously I cannot say for certain due to the unknown history, but experience tells me he presents as though hes had blunt force trauma from the right to the left of his head and poll/upper neck that caused a shift and a twist. This might also happen to a horse who has its head and neck chronically pulled to one side, but in this case trauma is more likely. He is visual in both eyes, but showed asymmetry in his face (ear and eye level) and head, and his atlas was completed jammed and shifted which can create headaches, reduced circulation of blood and CSF, and altered neural input. His lower jaw is offset, and his neck was very stiff and blocked. He was a superstar for his treatment, including checking tongue color and pulse quality, checking his teeth and manipulating his jaw, bodywork and muscle release, a full chiropractic adjustment, and acupuncture too. He started eating happily while standing with his needles in, and already shows improvement in his head carriage and overall expression. Hes a lovely boy and I look forward to watching his progress. Thank you to Jodi Tuft for fostering the Arabian geldings, their lives are safe thanks to you and our supporters! ==== If you would like to donate toward our rescue work, or sponsor one of our rehabilitating horses, please email us at auctionhorsesrescue@gmail. Paypal donations can be made to the same address, or to auctionhorsesrescue/donate.html
Posted on: Sat, 09 Aug 2014 00:06:20 +0000
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