Help Music and Pancho Heal from Neglect

The following is from All About Equine Animal Rescue:

PANCHO & MUSIC, IT’S THEIR TIME TO HEAL!

We got a call from a nearby law enforcement agency late last week, and they were seeking assistance with three horses. This time, we could help only two, and thankfully, another rescue helped with the third. After a lengthy haul, we got back to AAE late Tuesday. We named them Music and Pancho. These two pals were found wandering the streets while their owner was in the hospital. They have a long history with law enforcement (years and years), and they have each endured more than any horse ever should.

Music  Buddies  Pancho

Music is a ~26 year old Arabian gelding. He came to us in really poor condition. He’s severely underweight and in need of hoof and dental care. Though he seemed stable Tuesday night, he was struggling more than we knew. As we were making our morning rounds Wednesday, he was down and had difficulty getting back on his feet. He needed urgent care. Thankfully, Dr. Stolba was already heading to AAE to follow-up on another health issue, and she was able to see him, too. Shortly after she arrived, he went down again, and he didn’t want to get up. You could see in his eyes, the “try” was gone. With quick help from some meds, Dr. Stolba managed to get Music back on his feet. He stood quietly for fluids, vitamins, and other meds, and we bundled him in a blanket for support in the chilly air. His labwork showed he was very dehydrated, and he has Cushing’s, among a variety of other abnormalities, but hopefully nothing he can’t overcome.

The fluids and meds gave him a much needed boost, but by nightfall, he was slowing down, again. He got another round of fluids, and his appetite was growing. After a small meal, he laid down to rest his weary body. With round-the-clock observation, we were able to help him get back on his feet in the middle of the night when he couldn’t do it alone. Once up, he had another small meal, then several more throughout the day. By late afternoon, he managed to rest and rise on his own. Friday was another good day, and so far Saturday, he’s looking good, and his spirits are strong.

Pancho is a ~20 year old pony gelding. He is in better condition than Music, yet still shows signs of long-term neglect. He’s a tad thin, his hooves are long and slippered, and no doubt, his teeth need help, too. Poor guy is fearful of humans, and he struggles terribly with trust. Regardless of his condition and fears, this adorable little man has stuck by Music’s side through it all. Pancho will need some extra efforts with his hoof rehab along with plenty of time to build trust with us two-leggers.