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Cavalier
- AMHA registered
- gelding
- grey (white)
- 31.5"
- 18 years old
Cavalier has just arrived. His owner passed away and so he found his way to us. He just needs his teeth done and an overall check and then he'll be ready to go.
If you are interested in Cavalier, please feel free to contact us for further information.
bec@pispqueakpaddocks.com
604-316-5060
Rufio
- gelding
- liver chestnut
- 10hh
- approximately 9 years old
Rufio has spent the last three months at the Jonathan Field Horsemanship Centre and will be coming home very soon!
Rufio is up to date on everything, including teeth.
If you are interested in Rufio, please feel free to contact us for further information.
info@pipsqueakpaddocks.com
604-316-5060
Robin
- gelding
- red roan
- 12.2hh
- in his mid-late twenties
Robin has just arrived and is settling in to the Paddocks. The vet pulled blood to do a chem panel to take a look for Cushings indicators and the results are now in. His indicators are through the roof and he is a very sick pony. Due to having the disease untreated for so long, Robin has used up his body's resources and has nothing left to give. Hopefully with a carefully planned diet for weight gain, and Cushings medication, he'll pull through. Our vet is kindly donating this medication and will be keeping a very close eye on his progress.
The farrier came last week and made great progress on his feet. The Cushings has caused him to founder and he will need many trims to get his feet under control. However, he is walking much more freely now that his toes are shorter.
Robin had his teeth done and though aged, he is fully capable of eating hay and anything else that meets his approval! He also had a structural allignment session and had many kinks and jams straightened out. He should be feeling much better now!
It not yet clear if Robin will be able to make a recovery. Keep your fingers crossed for this sweet old boy. His spirit is yet undamaged and he has a great interest in all that goes on around him. We are hopeful.
GREAT NEWS: Once he is stable, Robin will be going to a wonderful new home! He's one lucky pony! He will be carefully monitored and re-assessed before winter to ensure that he is healthy enough to thrive, not just survive.
info@pispqueakpaddocks.com
604-316-5060
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We weighed everybody for a health-check a couple of days ago! Everyone is doing great, losing or gaining appropriately!
Jupiter - down to 246 from his original 320! He's got about 30 more to lose.
Bolero - down to 400 from his original 435. He's got about 50 more to lose.
Mercury - up to 228 from 193. He is now right where he should be!
Cavalier - he is at 190 and needs to gain about 25 - 30 pounds.
Robin - up to 496 from 478! 18 pounds gained already! Go Robin!
Introducing the cutest little fuzzball - Cavalier! He is an AMHA registered 18 year old gelding. He just needs to be caught up on a couple of things, like teeth, and then he'll be ready to go! He seems very sweet and has the most adorable whinny! (Don't tell him I said that!)
Everyone else is doing very well. Mercury and Bolero are still waiting to find their new families. Robin is a real trooper and should be ready to travel to his new home soon. Rufio is going to be coming back soon as well, after spending nearly three months with Liz and Jonathan at the Jonathan Field Horsemanship Centre. We're very excited to see what he's like now!
Robin is one lucky pony! As soon as he is stable, he will be moved to a loving, permanent home! It is a terrific situation for him with someone who is knowledgable and able to provide him with the best of care. He is one lucky pony!
Everyone else is doing really well. Mercury now hangs out with Robin as they are both on the "all you can eat buffet" diet. They seem to get along nicely. Bolero and Jupiter hang out between meals, and Mulligan can visit either of them using his "Mully-gate".
Here's a picture of Mercury taking a break from eating to check on Robin's whereabouts. He likes to be near him.
Robin has Cushings. Now, we need to carefully put weight on him and get him started on medication. Our vet is kindly donating the meds that he needs. A huge thank you to Dr. Anne Dick! The farrier came and worked on Robin and he's walking so much better already! She'll be back in a couple of weeks to have another go. He has foundered.
Robin has no reserves to deal with stress. We are trying to keep things as low-key as we can, though he does have a lot of people to see and things to be done to him. He had a down day after worming, but has perked up again. I would not call his appetite hearty, but we've put hay in all of his favourite hang-out spots and he seems to be eating enough throughout the day. After many hours, he is almost combed out. I wanted to be sure to get through that bearskin rug before it rained again.
Robin should be able to pull through if he will eat, and if he responds well to the medication. Everything else is managable. Keep your fingers crossed!
Mercury is now officially healthy and ready to go! Check the available section for details.
Well, I've had a busy weekend away at a trade show, but Kristie sent me some pictures of the ponies and I thought I would share them. Prairie went to his new home on Saturday and I'm sure is getting lots of love today!
Bolero and Mercury are both doing well. I'm going to check Mercury's incisions tomorrow in the daylight and if all is well, he should be up for Adoption very soon! I am hoping for good weather all week so that I can see what he thinks of the driving harness! Bolero is getting lots of walks and is very good out and about town.
On Tuesday I am going to look at a pony who may need our help - so we'll see where that leads!
Enjoy these pictures - thanks Kristie!
Well... this year is going pretty fast already!
Prairie has been adopted! Yay! He has found an awesome home where he'll have horses and humans to play with!
Rufio is still at Jonathan Field's place and they are keeping him there for a while yet. They are just loving him and he's apparently going to be the star in their next DVD!
Bolero is doing well. He is starting to move around a lot more in the afternoon playtimes. He's going for longer walks now and I'm still threatening him with driving if I can get my hands on a bigger harness!
Mercury was gelded last week and he's recovering well. Next week I may start ground driving him if the weather holds. He is going to be spiffy under cart! He's so energetic! His bald spots are nearly gone and his weight is looking great!
We have a new fundraiser going on! Click on the "Art Fundraiser" button in the menu to view some very nice Limited Edition prints that have been donated to Pipsqueak Paddocks for us to sell!
It's only February, but the daffodils are already up so I'll say - Happy Spring everyone!
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