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March
1,
2003
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SPECIAL UPDATE FROM SUSAN...
Go For It Granny, the three year old Thoroughbred that came
into ASAP's care in January, was rushed to Great Lakes Vet
Clinic yesterday for emergency treatment. She appeared to
be losing large amounts of weight despite the good care
and intensive vet visits despite the three way wormer and
the careful diet. When Amy woke up and went outside yesterday
morning, she was greeted by a very weak Granny, who let
out a pathetic whinny as a plea for help. It appeared that
she had just dropped weight, even during the night, and
Amy knew she must act quickly. With the help of a friend,
they were able to load Granny and take her to the vet clinic
in Neenah. She was put on IV and a catheter was also inserted.
Blood work has been done round the clock. Internal parasites
running rampant inside of Granny are suspected at this point
of robbing her of all nutrients. She also had an impaction
that, once removed, was covered with eggs. The next thing
to rule out is liver failure due to parasites. So far Granny
is responding well to treatment. Tomorrow we should learn
how her liver is functioning. As of today the vet bill is
$600, but the vet has graciously donated $300 worth of services.
If you can help us, please send a donation of any amount
to:
Great Lakes Vet Clinic
Attn: Equine Dept.
2845 Cty Trunk JJ
Neenah, WI
c/o - Go for It Granny
Now we know that Sabre's Sweetheart's demise must
have been the result of internal parasites and, most likely,
liver failure. So far Last Name First is thriving and responding
well to care. Thank you for your prayers and support!
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ANOTHER WEEK GONE!
I got inside after
doing chores last night and was surprised that it was only 6:50!
Wow - usually I don't get in until at least 8:00 and then have
kids to get ready for bed and cats and dogs and birds to tuck
in with snacks or "treats" before I can get to the computer.
Last night was a nice surprise to have that extra time.
Lots going on, but
then again that isn't a surprise to anyone, is it? I am sad to
say that one of our best adopters of all time who has provided
a loving home to three of our horses contacted me this week with
devastating news: her husband has lung cancer. She must disperse
the two horses she has from ASAP, and is also donating two horses
that she has rescued in the past from the kill buyers. One is
a nice little Pintabian who had a bowed tendon when she got him,
but the vet has cleared him for riding this spring and he will
make a great little horse for someone. The other, a Quarter horse,
is a friendly fellow who is a little barn sour - he'll go to our
trainer Ray Waters for some "fine tuning" before we
offer him for adoption. Please be in prayer for this family as
they begin radiation and chemotherapy treatments on Monday. Seems
many of us are experiencing such huge trials right now in our
lives - and yet God has promised us that He will never give us
more than we can handle as long as our eyes are on Him. I can
only hope that, if a trial this big ever comes my way, that I
can handle it - I cannot imagine.
We got another sanctuary
horse on the farm. He was being cared for by Sunburst Farms for
the past few months, and now is at ASAP. He is a very tall and
handsome fellow named Arne. When he first came to us several years
ago he was in need of intensive rehabilitation. He was thin, and
was in poor condition. His back leg looked as if it were completely
blown out! A wonderful woman and fellow teacher took Arne after
some time with ASAP and loved him and even rode him lightly. She
had to return Arne for personal reasons (more of life's trials)...............so
now Arne is looking for that special someone who will pamper him
and use him lightly. His leg looks great now, and he does not
limp, but he did limp on the first day he came to the farm after
the trailer ride. Bute seems to take the soreness away, so we
give him that as needed.
Special thanks to
Weenonah for her generous donation of $100 this past week. Weenonah
adopted Barb's Legacy and Shine of Hollywood, and reports that
Shine is the BEST riding horse! Even her grandkids can ride him!
Barb's Legacy will begin saddle training this spring. Weenonah
has a heart for all horses, but for the rescues in particular.
We appreciate that!
There was also donation of $15 from a Wisconsin family (much appreciated).
A Minnesota rescue is closing its doors in a few weeks, and contacted
ASAP to make a monetary contribution. Seems as though their program
ran into a "lack of interest" problem - something we
have never had with ASAP, thanks to all of you! It makes us so
very thankful for the strength in numbers of supporters of ASAP
and the belief you all share with us for the good of the horses.
I think the donation they are making is substantial, and we are
so grateful that they contacted us as the recipients. My heart
also goes out to them for having to make the tough decision on
whether or not to continue their endeavors. Minnesota horses will
miss you!
Thank you also is
in order to Dr. Diana Wilson for her donation of veterinary supplies
- we continue to look to her as a source of reference and consultation
for the tough cases we see..................and appreciate her
support very much. Thanks to Adrienne Nelson for her Michigan
support - she is passing out information at the race tracks on
weekends on our behalf.
.......Don't let me forget Mary Dyroff, who recently adopted Friendly
Explosion and Sis Herself, for her donation of 1,000 printed newsletters
and the time she took to run them off, and for the doses of West
Nile Virus vaccine waiting for us at the vet's office this spring.
Mary is faithful in coming to the farm to see Expo and the other
horses and we are very excited to have her as part of the ASAP
family.
Illinois harness
racing still at a stand still - we can only hope for a quick resolution
- I am sure many pockets are empty at this point with so many
horses that are not racing in other states. Nevertheless, we are
getting ready for the Illinois State Fair and our chance to show
off our horses along with ISOBA. That is next weekend!
April 4-6 you can
see us at the Iowa State Fair demonstrating with the Iowa Harness
Horseman's Association. The biggest gift we have received is their
support of us by paying for our booth space and stalls, and LODGING!!!!!!!
We are truly blessed.
Next you will see
us at the Midwest Horse Fair in Madison. This has been a very
stressful time as we attempt to work with another Standardbred
group in arranging a demonstration. Unfortunately, this group
is resisting a partnership effort in demonstrations, so we will
be demonstrating apart from the harness racing group there. The
good news is that we will have fifteen minute slots of time (just
US) to strut our stuff and show off our Standardbreds! For further
information about the difficulties we have faced with the other
group, contact me directly.
We will not be able
to afford the Minnesota Horse Expo this year, as it cost ASAP
several hundred dollars each time we go up to St. Paul for the
event. If any of you have any ideas how the expense can be covered,
give me a call. The stall space alone was $300 last year, and
that did not even include the motel and gas, etc. I am crushed
because I really look forward to seeing Crystal Lyons each April
in the coliseum................sigh.................
If any of you can
wander over to the farm to help us get ready to take Janimal and
Alternative to Springfield (bath, groom, clip) please know that
I welcome your help! I also need help getting tack ready, and
packing the trailer!
We are also seeking
people to haul horses from Indiana to Wisconsin, and Michigan
to Wisconsin. This MUST happen in the next week. You would be
reimbursed. Contact me for further information.
I will be multi-tasking
until I share news with you again.
Take care!
Susan
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