| 1997 Case Histories
The following case histories
represent a small sample of rescued horses that entered Front Range Equine Rescue's (FRER) program in 1997.
FRER's quarterly newsletter, The Hoof Beat, highlights
histories of all horses that come into the rescue during the last quarter. The newsletter is available online or you can request an email copy.
Case Studies by Year
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Dakota: found at a local auction, this older gelding was extremely thin and
barely able to stand. Arthritis in both front knees was treated with
magnetic wraps, low level light therapy and nutritional supplements. By
December 1998, Dakota was seen occasionally bucking, trotting, and
loping when turned out. Excellent companion horse and safe around kids.
Adopted as a companion horse in January 2000, Dakota enjoyed his
retirement home. Above are before and after photos. Sadly, Dakota was humanely euthanized in April 2005 due to severe arthritis that prevented him from getting up once he laid down.
 Ginger:
an American Saddlebred mare found at a local auction, was approximately
150-175 pounds underweight with lameness to right foreleg. FRER worked to help Ginger regain normal weight and determine the cause of
her lameness. Therapeutic shoeing and alternative therapies, such as
magnetic wraps and nutritional supplements, helped decrease her
lameness. Adopted in August 1999 to the special home she deserved.
FRER was saddened to learn that Ginger died from
severe colic in March 2000.
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Red: a 3 year old paint gelding found emaciated and crippled at a
local auction (auction site shown in this photo). Front Range Equine Rescue purchased this horse to end
his suffering. An equine veterinarian agreed with our "diagnosis" that
this horse required humane euthanasia. Front Range later learned that
Little Red passed through auction 3 times before being rescued. Little
Red serves as our "poster child" to show an example of extreme equine
abuse.
Sunny: found at a local auction, this older paint pony was emaciated and
missing 5 upper teeth. Our veterinarian diagnosed him with a severe
heart murmur. Treated with low level light therapy and proper
nutrition, Sunny showed great improvement by Spring 1998. See his before and after photos above. He was
adopted in March 1999 and is adored by several grandchildren.
 Tigger: this donated chestnut gelding is Front Range's "miracle" case.
Suffering severe lameness from a tendon injury, Tigger could barely
walk upon arrival. Former injury was treated with conventional
veterinary care, but the owner decided to take Tigger to an auction. A
local veterinarian suggested donating Tigger to Front Range. Fostered
with Equine Therapeutic Specialties, Tigger's condition was turned
around with magnetic wraps and low level light therapy. Today Tigger
runs in a pasture and can be trail ridden. Adopted in August 1999,
Tigger's new owner had to relocate. Tigger was treated with herbal
remedies to help with severe cataracts. Tigger was finally adopted by
that very special home in June 2003. |
