Dillon

Welcome to Our Latest Rescue, A Paint Colt Named Dillon! *Please click on the thumbnails below to see a larger image.* *Photos may not be copied without written permission
08/12/09	We are happy to say that Dillon has been adopted -- thank you!
08/07/09	Dillon is now available for adoption! His adoption fee is $200.
07/26/09	Little Dillon really likes being with Captain, and Captain likes Dillon. Captain even shares his meals with him. Dr. Das worked on Dillon this past Friday too. He was anxious to get back to Captain.
07/15/09	Little Dillon was not a happy pony about his gelding today, but he also did well.
07/05/09	We are happy to announce that the paint colt now has a name! His official name is Dillon. Thank you to all who participated in the Name Game.
07/01/09	Let's play the Name Game! We are still at a crossroads to find a name for the new paint colt. So, what better way to help find a name than to open up a name game!! A suggested donation of $5.00 per name is appreciated. Please be sure to email your name choice(s) to me (anneboris@windstream.net) so I can add them to the pot. Donations can be sent to the rescue or made at http://www.beautysequinerescue.org/donate.htm. We will keep the Name Game open until July 4^th.
06/26/09	Dr. Das came out today to treat a few horses. The colt seemed very thankful for the treatment.
06/23/09	Magic and the baby’s introduction yesterday.
06/21/09	The little colt has settled in well. He wants a friend really badly, but I can't let him roam with Captain and Zaynah for fear Zaynah may fall again if he gets too close to her.
06/20/09 early evening	Hi all, as promised, here is the report from Dr. Ryan. He feels this is an old pelvic fracture that has already healed. From what we were told, this boy's momma was sold when he was pretty young, a similar situation to Sandstorm (AKA Golden Boy). He was turned out with the adult horses and left to fend for himself. Dr. Ryan said he must be a very special boy to have survived a pelvic fracture. He also agreed, stating he weighs less than 300 pounds. His breeder says he's 9 to 10 months old. which is hard to believe when you look at him. It's amazing how their growth can be stunted without proper care. The most likely reason for his recent issues is that he may have been kicked by one of the other horses he was turned out with. It is not possible to square up his hips with his body. His hind legs turn to the side from his hips down. Dr. Ryan recommended chiropractic treatments, and they will likely be needed over an extended period of time. We will discuss this with Dr. Das when she arrives on Friday. He does not have to stay in a stall but can be turned out by himself only. He is weak in the sense that he is malnourished, but his spirit is very strong. Our hopes are that someday he will be strong enough to play with Amadeus. Amadeus is only three months old but is much bigger and stronger then this baby. Theresa spoke with the donor after Dr. Ryan left today to ask again about past injury. She feels like these people did the best they could for him, and that they do care about him but they had limited resources. They had only had him for a short period of time before he was reinjured. Before they got him, he didn't receive proper care and lived a life where it was survival of the fittest. Unfortunately, when he needed the best nutrition he didn't get it. Fortunately, this boy has a lot of spirit in his eyes; he's also very vocal. We will give him time and see how he does. If anyone can help him, Dr. Das can. Dr. Ryan pulled a CBC on him. and a full SuperChem will be done on Friday when Dr. Das comes. Dr. Ryan called with the results. and his white cell count is high and so is his fibrinogen. Dr. Ryan didn't want to start him on antibiotics just yet, as he has a good appetite and is in good spirits. We will give him 24 - 48 hours and do another blood test to see where his levels are. He reminds Theresa of Sammi and Joy. He has a heart on his butt like Sammi's. His markings and face remind her of Joy. We don't have a name for him yet, but it will come as we get to know him better. We will update tomorrow after Ola trims his feet. Thanks to everyone who have helped this little guy, including Jennifer for making sure this little one landed in a safe place where he will get the treatment and care he needs and for transporting him. Little Terry Tonka is proud, were sure, that another little one was helped in honor of him.
06/20/09 early PM	I just spoke to Theresa a few minutes ago. The little paint colt is here. He has no muscle tone and looks sickly. He does have a good appetite, though. His feet are very long, and we have a call in to the farrier. Dr. Das is scheduled for Friday, and Dr. Ryan will be out this afternoon to examine him today. Theresa said she doesn’t think he even weighs 300 pounds. He looks bigger in the pictures than he does in person. Jeff (the contractor that does work at the rescue) is coming out to install a ceiling fan in the new boy’s stall. Someone donated some ceiling fans to us, but we haven’t had the funds to have them installed. The box fans just don’t cut it in 100 degree+ heat. When we have additional funds, we will have Jeff install the remaining fans; but this guy needs his own today. Chances are he will be in the stall for a long time. We will update more after Dr. Ryan leaves.
06/19/09	Here he is! The colt appears wormy, and he has a hay belly. Pictures can sometimes be deceiving, but he doesn’t appear as small as I thought he would be. I’m anxious for him to be examined tomorrow. He is putting weight on the injured hip, but he is definitely off. The vet that examined him where he was thinks the hip bone is likely chipped. He definitely needs some good nutrition and special care for a while – he’ll get that here. Currently, he is tucked in at Jennifer’s (Painted Star Equine Rescue). Jennifer is bringing him here tomorrow -– should be here around 1:00 PM or so. His markings remind me of Sammi and Joy. It appears he has a white heart on his right butt cheek –- almost as big as Sammi’s! Thank you all for caring and for helping. In memory of Terry Tonka, this boy has a chance.