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AN UPDATE on Buddy and Goliath!






I received a current photo on Buddy, our January Bucket Fund horse.

To read his initial Bucket Fund story, click here.

It is heartwarming to see an older horse put on weight during winter.  I’m sure his warm coats have helped along with lots of great nutritional food and lots of much needed love.

Buddy continues to have body work to help his dropped hip, but there seems to be no pain in the area, so that’s good.  He has come a long way in 6 weeks and thank you all for your support!

GOLIATH

Goliath was our Bucket Fund baby from April, 2020.

You can read about him here.

Goliath in his first casts as an infant.

Goliath as a healthy baby… but walking on his toes.

This wild baby was born with contracted tendons so he could not stand to nurse.  He was saved by LRTC and nursed to health through many vet visits and castings of those legs.  Last month, Goliath had tendon surgery – and it was very successful!  He is walking flat footed!

I’m told he stands at 14’2 and he is only 10 months old!  Goliath truly is a goliath!

Goliath after his tendon surgery.

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT TO THESE NEEDY HORSES!




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UPDATE on Buddy and our January Bucket Fund receipts!






We surpassed our goal for 28 year-old Buddy who was found skinny and neglected in a kill pen –  he has reaped the benefits of your kindness!  (Original Story posted here.)

Buddy at the auction…

BUDDY NOW!

Vet care, great food, 2 new blankets and body work!  Life is good.  THANK YOU, everyone, who said prayers, held good thoughts and donated.

He looks great and has gained so much weight already.  He looks happy and alert!  I love his face during his adjustment!  Look how well his eyes have cleared, too!

Also, for those wondering… the number tags are GLUED on with a very strong glue.  You need a razor blade to remove them, or lots and lots of mineral oil.  (I know, I’m going through it now with my 3 new kill pen equines.)  She will get his number off when his hair grows/falls out or she has 2 sunny days in a row to work the oil to loosen the glue.

Buddy with 3 weeks of good nutrition, vet visits, hoof treatment, teeth treatment, 2 blankets and body work!

This is his new, orange blanket.

Buddy’s previous pics as he recovered…(shown on previous updates)

Buddy’s body work appointment

Buddy’s other blanket. He can wear them both at once when it is really cold. Both waterproof.

OUR DONATION RECEIPTS

Since No Nonsense Natural Horsemanship Rescue is not a 501c3, we paid Buddy’s veterinarian directly.  We also paid for his body work directly.

We paid for Buddy’s body work

We paid for Buddy’s veterinarian services directly. I had a long and lovely conversation with the vet regarding Buddy and his future needs.

This is an additional receipt showing that the body exam was for a horse.

 

THANK YOU, EVERYONE.  YOUR DONATIONS MADE A HUGE DIFFERENCE IN BUDDY’S LIFE.

 

 




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