Midnight is the perfect time to introduce halters and fly masks to the babies!
These days, no one really knows what time it is at Wildhorse. With feeding shifts around the clock, we all feel like parents to newborn human babies X100 and we’re loving every precious minute with these two.
Laurie, our Herd Health Director was on Midnight Feeding Duty and used the opportunity to try halters and fly masks on Gus and Jack to get them used to the feeling of them on their bodies.
Both were very tolerant and didn’t seem to mind wearing them a bit! And we must say, she sure picked perfect colors for these handsome fellas.
Baby Jack went back to the hospital on 5/27/2020 to have his cast removed. He's too small for a regular halter, so Deb and Terry, our directors, purchased a dog halter for him. It's working perfectly!
Baby Jack will be going back to the hospital on May 27, 2020 to have his cast removed and get X-rays. He also has something wrong with his left shoulder. We'll get X-rays there too. If anyone can help with his veterinary expenses, we would be so grateful.
Baby Jack is still in his cast on his front right leg, due to the fracture he endured when he was attacked by a pack of wild dogs. Terry Ricketts, one of our directors, takes time to give Jack a comforting massage. Jack goes to the hospital on May 27 to have his cast removed and new X-rays taken.
168 feed shifts, 12 per day, 2 hour increments for 14 days. Countless vital checks, medications, bandage changes, reporting, cool sponge baths and lots of TLC. That’s just some of what our amazing Volunteers have accomplished since the rescue of Gus and Jack.
These individuals are volunteering around the clock, ensuring that the babies have the nourishment, care and safety that they so need to grow into strong and healthy boys!
It has been an incredible journey for Wildhorse, and it’s just getting started!
The is the rescue story of Gus and Jack, two foals that made their way to Wildhorse with the help of some incredible individuals and what seemed like .........
Deb, one of our Directors and Colt Care Team Members, was teaching Gus some manners. Simon was fixing Gus' gate because he'd figured out to push it open. Gus reacted in protest.
"Hey Simon! Stop closing my gate!"
Deb said, "Gus, you are not allowed to bite Simon. That is very bad manners!"
Construction Manager, Simon, was washing up in the sink and Sonora thought she’d “assist.”
Sonora is a beautiful, young rescue mare, mom to Mojave and Cimarron (both have been adopted). She’s easy to halter, friendly and is looking for her forever herd. She also does dishes !!
Jack loves his salt lick, but there is a problem. A volunteer is sitting on it and Jack can't get to it. Jack's solution? Lick on the Volunteer and hope to get to Salt Lick soon!
Wildhorse Ranch Rescue, Inc. aka Wildhorse 501(c)(3) charity ~ Established 1995 Mailing Address for ALL correspondence: PO Box 3080 Gilbert, AZ 85299-3080 Physical Addresses: WHQ ~ Wildhorse Head Quarters 11811 S Lindsay Road Gilbert, AZ 85296
W@PP ~ Wildhorse at Pixie's Playground - Certified Foster Facility - San Tan Valley, AZ
W66 - Wildhorse 66 ~ 3555 W Old Hwy Ash Fork, AZ 86320 Phone: (866) 926-8007 General inquries info@whrr.org Volunteering ecreeger@wildhorse.org
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