We recently received some items from our wish list: molasses treats and some SWAT (ointment to put on cuts and scrapes), but there wasn't any information to let us know who the kind person was who sent them! :( If you sent them, please be sure to let us know!!! We are very thankful to those people who help support Hanaeleh by purchasing items from our Chewy and Amazon wish lists- it helps us a LOT because then we don't have to purchase those same items. The molasses treats are … [Read more...]
RIP Cindy Lou
It is with great sadness that we report that Cindy Lou passed away on Tuesday from a severe colic. Colic is a general term used for any sort of intestinal discomfort. The most common are gas colics, blockages, and twists. Horses cannot vomit or burp, so even a gas colic can be incredibly painful. Cindy Lou had a gas colic the previous week, and we had the vet out and she appeared to be doing well. This past Tuesday, however, she was down in her stall again and appeared very dehydrated. We were … [Read more...]
Noelle’s New Shoes
This past Sunday we had the farrier come out to trim the horses' feet. We keep all of our horses barefoot when it's possible, but sometimes horses need corrective shoes. It is very comforting to know that we have a farrier who can trim both a four-point barefoot trim as well as one who has the knowledge for more difficult and specialized shoes. Before the farrier visit, we had the vet come out and take some X-rays of Noelle's feet. Although we were fairly certain that she had foundered in the … [Read more...]
Sheep Shearing
The sheep were sheared this weekend! It is not as simple as just shaving the sheep as it is with clipping a horse- sheep shearing requires special training and specialized equipment. There are even special shoes that sheep shearers will wear! We are very lucky to have the man who used to be in charge of the Mission Viejo High School Agricultural Program available to come out and shear the sheep- he was the person who was in charge of the babydoll sheep breeding program there, and helped with … [Read more...]
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