Comments on: Jordan Update and Thank You – MORE

By: foxyladi14

foxyladi14 — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:35:27 +0000

please keep us updated rra
what a beautiful horse jordon is.

By: Sassy

Sassy — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:20:49 +0000

Sending good wishes to you Amy!
My neice in Montana has had horses for years, and her entire family adores them.
They lost two about four years ago when a sudden storm rolled in, and lightening struck the tree where the horses took shelter.
We will hope for a full recovery!

By: Rabble Rouser Reverend Amy

Rabble Rouser Reverend Amy — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:14:35 +0000

Excellent reminder! Yes, many places are struggling with the economy, and are in dire need of resources. Many states have rescue organizations, and there are some I have mentioned before: People Helping Horses, Standardbred Retirement Fund, and Castleton Ranch are three I support (as well as the ASPCA and Humane Soc. Those organizations are funneling a lot of their horses to the places like PHH and Castleton, as well as local agencies.).

Thanks!

And yes, yttik – you have it EXACTLY right…

By: yttik

yttik — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:09:23 +0000

Thanks for the update. I remember helping with some 24 hour a day colic walks. It’s nerve wracking and a lot of work. Walk, wait, hope, walk again.

By: Sammie

Sammie — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:53:46 +0000

I hope Jordan continues to improve, and it truly sounds as if he is being given the best of care. He is lucky to have found such a good home, with caretakers so willing to provide the attention and medical care he needs to get better. Not all retired horses are so fortunate.

It sounds like most people on this thread are more knowledgeable about horses than I am, but for those who may not be familiar with the plight of many horses who can either no longer compete or whose owners can no longer afford to take care of them, I wanted to mention that with the economic downturn many horse rescues are struggling to take care of more and more abandoned horses (other animals are being abandoned as well and many rescues are being overwhelmed). I had done a search on horse rescues a couple of weeks ago, and was amazed at the number of horses that had been abandoned in my state. Obviously, not everyone can adopt or foster a horse, but some of these rescues are set up to take donations over the internet.

By: Rabble Rouser Reverend Amy

Rabble Rouser Reverend Amy — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:53:28 +0000

Y’all are so sweet! Thank you! I’m waiting for the morning update call – unfortunately, there was no more poopage past night when we were there. Still, I am HOPEFUL, and thank you all for your prayers!

Oh, and yes – he has fresh water in his stall, along with Gatorade, and his alfalfa tea (and he did drink some of that willingly last night).

Interesting suggestion from one of the vets – get your horse to drink Gatorade when s/he is well, then when s/he is sick, the horse will be more willing to drink it. Show people often do this, too, in case the horse doesn’t like the way the water smells as they travel from show to show. Smart, huh?

Y’all are the BEST!!

By: BernieO

BernieO — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:49:12 +0000

A lot of animals hide pain. It is instinctive because in the wild, animals that show pain are seen as vulnerable by predators. Dogs often do this, too, which means that owners have to be aware of more subtle signs.

By: VMorris

VMorris — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:55:07 +0000

Thanks so much for the update. God’s speed to Jordon.

By: Northwest rain

Northwest rain — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 07:28:44 +0000

Thanks for the update — I’ve been sending good vibes to Jordon (called mana in Hawaii).

By: rolling_thunder

rolling_thunder — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:38:33 +0000

Does he get plenty of fresh water too?
That may help

By: TexasBuckeye

TexasBuckeye — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:16:26 +0000

Jordan will make a 100% recovery under your care; I’m certain of it.

By: socalannie

socalannie — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:06:10 +0000

Am so happy to hear that he’s doing better! You’re in my prayers. Hope you’ll have more news of his continued recovery soon! (its nice to hear something good these days!)

By: HARP

HARP — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:01:23 +0000

I`ll bet you have never seen better horse shit in your life.

By: JulieD

JulieD — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:44:49 +0000

What good news re: Jordan the Stoic! I’m thrilled for both of you. Now he can finally feel better, poor angel.

By: shiloh1kb

shiloh1kb — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:36:18 +0000

Wonderful news!!! Just keep on a Pooping Jordan!!! We’ll keep on a praying!!!