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  • Dino after Operation

    • From: debbik
    • Description:
      Dino was taken in by Ride and Rescue Trust in 1993; he had extreme behavioural problems to the point his owners would have had him put down had we not taken him.   Only three of our volunteers were allowed near him; he was given the time and space over a year to relax and to rebuild his relationship with humans which is when Rosemary stepped in and offered him a permanent home to be cared for by her and her family ...Dino has been with Rosemary and her family for the last fifteen years. Rosemary has asked if Ride and Rescue can help ....
      "Our lovely Dino has had some problems since April with his right eye, starting off with an ulcer that wouldn't heal and then a lump in his eye. Our Vet was brilliant and tried lots of things to heal his eye but nothing worked and we felt he had been through a lot during this time so in August we all decided it would be better for Dino if the vet removed the eye. Bless him, he was so good during the operation which they did under local anaesthetic at their hospital and we collected him the same day and brought him home. He was so happy to see us and come home. He is doing very well and has adapted and seems a lot happier now the source of pain and discomfort has been removed.
      Although the Vet's invoice is hefty, we wanted to do our best for him to save his eye as his quality of life is still very good. He still thinks he's a teenager at times, playing with his new foal friend. We have him insured but as he is veteran they only pay out for injury or accident, which the vet claimed was the initial cause of the ulcer, but the insurance only paid out £2000 and the invoices amount to over £5000. Of course we will find the money to pay the difference and I have agreed to do an extra day at work for a few months. Whatever it takes, Dino comes first even if we live on beans on toast!!
      Dino had a cushing's test done while he was being treated for his eye as they suspected he may have it as he has some early signs and thought it might be making the healing process take longer. He has it and is now on medication but only a quarter of a pill so that's not too expensive and already his coat is looking better. He also had a bad tummy and not well 3 weeks ago, again vet came etc and found he had a bacterial bug which he most probably picked up because his immune system is low due to all that's happened to him recently. Poor Dino, his tum is much better now as he then had more antibiotics, pain killers and a lovely tube of pro-biotic paste to improve his gut - yummy. Then when the vet came for that he checked his scar on his eye and found a small hole that hadn't healed properly as the skin had healed back on itself and not together so he then had to do little operation to trim the skin and put 3 more stitches in it and of course more antibiotics, etc. We feel really bad for him that he's gone through so much but now we're thinking it was just a blip and he's much improved now. I suppose during the 15 years we've had him, he's not had much wrong with him - he's very spoilt and has had the best of everything as you can imagine. Everyone at the stables love him too and spoil him. He hasn't lost his charm either as the mares still whinny after him but we think its because they think he's winking at them!
      Dino had his 3 stitches out yesterday from his recent operation on his eye lid to close the hole. He was very brave and seems very happy. He occasionally jumps when he suddenly sees something he's not expecting, or sometimes brushes against something but he is coping very well. Hopefully he will lots more years left in him."
       
      Unfortunately Ride and Rescue Trust just don't have anywhere near that amount to help Rosemary and we wondered if any readers of Voices for Horses who fundraise would consider making a donation to Dino's Fund or knows someone who does who might be prepared to.  Homes for dysfunctional equines are few and far between and Rosemary and her family have more than proved Dino is a success story and they deserve our support; we hope that you will support us.
      Thank you for reading Dino's story ............
    • 3 days ago
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  • Dino now

    • From: debbik
    • Description:
      Dino was taken in by Ride and Rescue Trust in 1993; he had extreme behavioural problems to the point his owners would have had him put down had we not taken him.   Only three of our volunteers were allowed near him; he was given the time and space over a year to relax and to rebuild his relationship with humans which is when Rosemary stepped in and offered him a permanent home to be cared for by her and her family ...Dino has been with Rosemary and her family for the last fifteen years. Rosemary has asked if Ride and Rescue can help ....
      "Our lovely Dino has had some problems since April with his right eye, starting off with an ulcer that wouldn't heal and then a lump in his eye. Our Vet was brilliant and tried lots of things to heal his eye but nothing worked and we felt he had been through a lot during this time so in August we all decided it would be better for Dino if the vet removed the eye. Bless him, he was so good during the operation which they did under local anaesthetic at their hospital and we collected him the same day and brought him home. He was so happy to see us and come home. He is doing very well and has adapted and seems a lot happier now the source of pain and discomfort has been removed.
      Although the Vet's invoice is hefty, we wanted to do our best for him to save his eye as his quality of life is still very good. He still thinks he's a teenager at times, playing with his new foal friend. We have him insured but as he is veteran they only pay out for injury or accident, which the vet claimed was the initial cause of the ulcer, but the insurance only paid out £2000 and the invoices amount to over £5000. Of course we will find the money to pay the difference and I have agreed to do an extra day at work for a few months. Whatever it takes, Dino comes first even if we live on beans on toast!!
      Dino had a cushing's test done while he was being treated for his eye as they suspected he may have it as he has some early signs and thought it might be making the healing process take longer. He has it and is now on medication but only a quarter of a pill so that's not too expensive and already his coat is looking better. He also had a bad tummy and not well 3 weeks ago, again vet came etc and found he had a bacterial bug which he most probably picked up because his immune system is low due to all that's happened to him recently. Poor Dino, his tum is much better now as he then had more antibiotics, pain killers and a lovely tube of pro-biotic paste to improve his gut - yummy. Then when the vet came for that he checked his scar on his eye and found a small hole that hadn't healed properly as the skin had healed back on itself and not together so he then had to do little operation to trim the skin and put 3 more stitches in it and of course more antibiotics, etc. We feel really bad for him that he's gone through so much but now we're thinking it was just a blip and he's much improved now. I suppose during the 15 years we've had him, he's not had much wrong with him - he's very spoilt and has had the best of everything as you can imagine. Everyone at the stables love him too and spoil him. He hasn't lost his charm either as the mares still whinny after him but we think its because they think he's winking at them!
      Dino had his 3 stitches out yesterday from his recent operation on his eye lid to close the hole. He was very brave and seems very happy. He occasionally jumps when he suddenly sees something he's not expecting, or sometimes brushes against something but he is coping very well. Hopefully he will lots more years left in him."
       
      Unfortunately Ride and Rescue Trust just don't have anywhere near that amount to help Rosemary and we wondered if any readers of Voices for Horses who fundraise would consider making a donation to Dino's Fund or knows someone who does who might be prepared to.  Homes for dysfunctional equines are few and far between and Rosemary and her family have more than proved Dino is a success story and they deserve our support; we hope that you will support us.
      Thank you for reading Dino's story ............
    • 3 days ago
    • Views: 2

  • Dino's Fund - Can Anyone Help?

    • From: debbik
    • Description:
      Dino was taken in by Ride and Rescue Trust in 1994; he had extreme aggressiveness to the point that his owners would have had him put down had we not taken him.   Only three sanctuary volunteers were allowed near him; he was given the time and space to relax and to rebuild his relationship with humans which is when Rosemary stepped in and offered him a permanent home to be cared for by her and her family ...Dino has been with Rosemary and her family for the last fifteen years.
      "Our lovely Dino has had some problems since April with his right eye, starting off with an ulcer that wouldn't heal and then a lump in his eye. Our Vet was brilliant and tried lots of things to heal his eye but nothing worked and we felt he had been through a lot during this time so in August we all decided it would be better for Dino if the vet removed the eye. Bless him, he was so good during the operation which they did under local anaesthetic at their hospital and we collected him the same day and brought him home. He was so happy to see us and come home. He is doing very well and has adapted and seems a lot happier now the source of pain and discomfort has been removed.
      Although the Vet's invoice is hefty, we wanted to do our best for him to save his eye as his quality of life is still very good. He still thinks he's a teenager at times, playing with his new foal friend. We have him insured but as he is veteran they only pay out for injury or accident, which the vet claimed was the initial cause of the ulcer, but the insurance only paid out £2000 and the invoices amount to over £4000.
      Dino had a cushing's test done while he was being treated for his eye as they suspected he may have it as he has some early signs and thought it might be making the healing process take longer. He has it and is now on medication but only a quarter of a pill so that's not too expensive and already his coat is looking better. He also had a bad tummy and not well 3 weeks ago, again vet came etc and found he had a bacterial bug which he most probably picked up because his immune system is low due to all that's happened to him recently. Poor Dino, his tum is much better now as he then had more antibiotics, pain killers and a lovely tube of pro-biotic paste to improve his gut - yummy. Then when the vet came for that he checked his scar on his eye and found a small hole that hadn't healed properly as the skin had healed back on itself and not together so he then had to do little operation to trim the skin and put 3 more stitches in it and of course more antibiotics, etc. We feel really bad for him that he's gone through so much but now we're thinking it was just a blip and he's much improved now. I suppose during the 15 years we've had him, he's not had much wrong with him - he's very spoilt and has had the best of everything as you can imagine. Everyone at the stables love him too and spoil him. He hasn't lost his charm either as the mares still whinny after him but we think its because they think he's winking at them!
      Dino had his 3 stitches out yesterday from his recent operation on his eye lid to close the hole. He was very brave and seems very happy. He occasionally jumps when he suddenly sees something he's not expecting, or sometimes brushes against something but he is coping very well. Hopefully he will lots more years left in him."
      One of our supporters "Becky" baked cakes for a cake stall and raised £154.00; HSBC have kindly matched her donation; Rosemary held a car boot sale of items around her home she didn't want and raised £84.00.  As you can see, there is still a long way to go to raise the outstanding veterinary bill. Dino was taken in by Ride and Rescue Trust in 1993 and has been cared for by Rosemary and her family since 1994.
       
      If there are any Voices for Horses readers that fund raise; please would you consider making a donation to Dino's Fund - every penny helps and we are a Registered Charity. Please feel free to contact me, Debbie,  on rideandrescue@aol.com if you have any questions or would like to see further photos.  Dino is recovering very well indeed and totally deserved the chance to have back his quality of life - sometimes things cost a little more than we anticipate; Rosemary has asked Ride and Rescue to help financially ... can anyone help us ??
       
       
       
       
       
    • Blog post
    • 6 days ago
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  • rescued horse

    • From: paloma
    • Description:

      hi i have rescued a horse and has had the vet today she is so skinny but she has arthartus and kissing spine shes finding it hard to eat the vet has ordered a herbal that has seaweed init not sure what it is as i live in spain . i just carnt belive how anybody could do this she had been in the river for 3 years , when i got her 4 days ago she had a temp of 42 and couldnt get up i was so scared she was going to die , now shes eating her hay but in so much pain , shes on pain killers   for 4 days

    • 3 months ago
    • Views: 46
    • Forum: Horse Healt...

  • Comet0100

    • Views: 29
    • Since: 3 months ago

  • Squirrels

    • From: naturalhorsepeople
    • Description:

      HI All,

      I wondered what people thought of the issues surrounding grey squirrels.

      I rescue and rehabilitate wildlife and have done for several years now.

      I was recently contacted by a lady who had found a baby squirrel who had been stolen from its mum by a crow and dropped out of the sky.

      Having bottle reared this little mite from just a couple of weeks old, she has such a character, loves watching Eastenders (I kid you not!), likes play fighting and more. She will not be able to g

    • 4 months ago
    • Views: 93
    • Forum: Voices For ...

  • Horse Rescue eaten alive 344.j

    • From: horserescue
    • Description:

      This 3 year old mare was in such a bad way we had to have her humainly euthernaised

    • 4 months ago
    • Views: 82
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  • UPDATE ON NUMBER 58

    • From: onthewedgeseat
    • Description:

      i had often wondered what had become of the dark brown/black horse from the amersham rescue that we often see pictured , number 58..he looked so near to death .i have made enquiries through the rescue agencies involved and it seems he is making a very slow but steady recovery and has been named BARNY.let us all hope that,for the sake of barny and all the other equines involved that the law revokes the grays bale and imprisons him immediately...well,did anyone else se

    • 4 months ago
    • Views: 69
    • Forum: The Hay Lof...

  • Re: Can anyone help rehome a B

    • From: dragonlady
    • Description:

      Based in Carmarthenshire, not heard back from any of the Collie Rescue Homes.  Others are either Full or wont take him as he has bitten.  Running out of time!

    • 5 months ago
    • Views: 6
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  • cvfa

    • Views: 48
    • Since: 5 months ago

  • Beware of some 'rescue centres

    • From: voicesforhorses
    • Description:

      The following information has been sent into us.......

      Bank End Equine Rescue is a Not For Profit organisation dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of equines in need. We are currently undergoing the registration to become a registered Charity.

      It has come to our attention that a lot of forums and individuals have set themselves up as "rescue" centres, offering to take in unwanted horses and ponies.
       
      PLEASE never hand over your animals to any person who cannot provide you with testimonials from past owners.  An awful lot of these animals, once out of the owners care are being sold on, not rehomed under contract.
       
      If any one genuinely cannot keep their horse or pony please contact either ourselves or another reputable rescue centre.

      www.bankendequinerescue.com
      01757 618720 or 07515 951289

    • Blog post
    • 6 months ago
    • Views: 136
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  • Brownbread

    • Views: 103
    • Since: 8 months ago

  • RSPCA puppy advice to consumer

    • From: voicesforhorses
    • Description:

      RSPCA advice to consumers:
       
       Always see a puppy with its mother in the place where it was bred, and pay attention to the mother’s size, health, personality and reaction to the puppy – is it the real mother? Ideally see the father too. If you can’t see them, be suspicious
       Try to find out as much as possible about where the puppy has come from, and beware if the breeder is from outside the UK
       If you are told the puppy has been vaccinated, check the vaccinati

    • 9 months ago
    • Views: 37
    • Forum: Voices For ...

  • In memory of Sasha

  • Always Remembered

    • From: voicesforhorses
    • Description:

      My constant friend and companion. I found you in a rescue home 11 years ago and  everyday since you filled my life with love and joy - life will never be the same without you.

    • 9 months ago
    • Views: 133

  • how much do you REALLY care fo

    • From: onthewedgeseat
    • Description:

      we spend all our time and money on our horses/ponies and do our best to keep them safe and well, but do we ?.i am a road user with horses being led,driven in carriages and myself  in a car .as a car driver i am appalled at the seeming lack of awareness as to how difficult horses are to see on the roads.country roads in particular are the worst for hiding a horse in the shadows.i regularily meet a young woman riding out and have on more than one occasion not seen her until the very last moment. now i ..(as my little grandson puts it)...pootle along the road,but even at my speed,if i wasn't totally concentrating,i could hit her.one injured and possibly dead horse , rider and a car driver who has to live with the sight for the rest of their lives.i have spoken to her about this twice,she takes no notice .what is it about some horse owners that makes them refuse to see the dangers and refuse to wear fluorescent jackets ? i never venture on to the road with our ponies without a jacket of some sort. it's not as if you can't buy fashion fluorescents,shires do several and for those who are less ambitious,there is a company called www. hiviz.net who sell all types at very reasonable cost.i did read somewhere that a helicopter rescue pilot said that it was far easier to see the yellow fluorescents in the case of emergency than the reddish coloured ones.i must say we saw a lady leading a little girl on a pony recently and she had the red sort on and we actually didn't spot them,we spotted the dog they had with them that was in the middle of the road.! please , if you don't use these jackets or tabbards,please think again,get used to them ,it doesn't take much effort ..my ponies are worth it ..aren't yours ???Yell

    • Blog post
    • 9 months ago
    • Views: 190
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  • kelly

    • Views: 62
    • Since: 9 months ago

  • The Sky Will Fall

    • From: lastangels
    • Description:

      We are in the early stages of compiling an album to raise money for Last Angel Equine Defence and one other horse rescue organisation or charity. We haven't decided on the second one yet. This song written and sung by myself and my husband, Anthony Lane, is from the album and will include tracks from John 'Rabbit' Bundrick, (keyboard player with The Who) Maria Daines - musician and animal rights campaigner and my late Mother, Sue Bundrick.

      Details of the new album will be released in due course.

       

      Cathy x

    • 10 months ago
    • Views: 353

  • BankEndEquineRescue

    • Views: 132
    • Since: 11 months ago

  • JPS2892

    • Views: 114
    • Since: 11 months ago
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