Your Prayers are Needed

[paso chikkaaaa.]

During the last 48 hours, we have learned that the Ocala, Florida area Paso Fino farms have been hit with numerous colics. Numerous farms are effected right now.

Although, none of our families horses are involved, we feel deeply sorry for the owners of these horses. Several of them are great horses and friends of our family.

Although, some have made a quick recovery due to quick responses by veterniarians. Unforuntately, some of them had to rushed to the hospital for they were not improving.

As I stated, our horses were not personally involved and are doing fine. However, are hearts and prayers go out to those horse owners and horses that are currently recovering and still in bad shape.

May they all get better quickly and recover to what they were and can be.

Matt

[Moniece Dickerson]

Oh goodness my prayers are definitely with each and every one of them and their people!Any idea what might possibly have caused it?Moniece

[appyday]

What a mess ...wonder what is going on??

[paso chikkaaaa.]

The Ocala area had a large rain storm the other day. Although, this is nothing new, the barometric pressure dropped very quickly. This is the only thing that people are thinking caused this. It is also just a pure guess.

Luckily, the farms effected had workers and managers that noticed the sign of colic quickly enabling the horses to at least get medical attention. As I stated, this happened at numerous farms and the veterinarians were really busy yesterday treating colics.

In addition, the temperature dropped also. Right now I know of more than 10 colics that happened.

Unfortunately, both young and old were affected including a nice young colt our family friend just purchased and is located at our trainers barn. He is currently at the hospital. In addition, a famous mare, who I have not heard or talked to the owner so I won't say who, also colliced and went to the hospital. Our trainer was called to help with the trailering at this other farm.

Hopefully, all of these horses will make a quick recovery.

Matt

[appyday]

Wow that is horrible...they are all in my thoughts...please keep us posted..

[Pasogirlz]

How terrible. :(

I wish the best for all the horses.

[paso chikkaaaa.]

Hopefully, they all will recover quickly. Our family is just really concerned. Our daughter missed her bus this morning because she was up all last night praying for these horses.

Our friends horse is 10 months old. He is a cute little colt. He has coliced several times in the last 24 hours and is now at the hospital. The mare at the other farm, well is hanging in there and doing better (the last update we got at 6 pm). This mare is awsome, she is the full sister to a famous stallion and has numerous national and international championships.

This mare is the best horse, at this other farm. She is an awesome producer and has the personality of a puppy dog. Our daughter was very honored when she was allowed to ride this national champion fino mare.

I hope that they make a quick recovery and I am not just meaning the two that we know. Many other farms had colics yesterday and we hope that they all get better quick.

Hopefully, our daughter will sleep better tonight. We keep telling her that her horses are ok and that these horses are at the hospital under 24 hour watch and care.

Matt

[CarolU]

Wow...that seems so weird for so many horses over such a large area to colic. My prayers are with all the horses and their owners and trainers. A stressed horse is very prone to colic...I just never really thought about low pressure causing it.

I hope they do investigate and determine the cause. It would be good to know.

[Pasogirlz]

Please send Britney hugs from me. (((Britney)))

[Monty]

A radical change in the weather can do that - The last time Venus coliced - our Equine clinic had 3 vets out on colic calls that night - it went from hot and humid to cold and damp -Weather was changing when we were waiting for the vet - she was about a mile or so away at another farm -Always watch the horses when we are getting unusual or swift changing weather -

[Barbwire]

It is hard to believe that animals as big and strong as horses can be so sensitive and downright delicate. I hope all the horses get better and none are lost.

[paso chikkaaaa.]

In January, we are planning a trip to Florida. We have not seen our horses in awhile and sure do miss them. I hate that work has a limited number of vacation days, but I am limited. I get a new fresh batch at the new year... Yippeeee.

Praying for all the horses in need... Florida, here we come!!!!!

[Pasogirlz]

What days? Are you making it to Miami at all?

[paso chikkaaaa.]

We will be going to Ocala, Florida... Sorry, we will be up north at our trainers facility. We are looking at Jan 12 - Jan 16; although, it looks like we might have to stay until Jan 17th to find cheaper airfare, what a shame...

Anyone know why the hotels are so booked in Ocala... What is going on this weekend.... Or is it a lot of families just visiting their horses.

[Brigitte]

That's terrible! Hope everything turns out ok

[paso chikkaaaa.]

Ok, I need to say something to get off my chest... I don't know why people want to start trouble... I guess some people don't have anything better to do.

This post was made for prayers, it was not meant or posted meaning these horses were and are not cared for.

THEY ARE!!!!

The reason my family is making a trip to Florida is to see our horses. I personally have not seen them in many months because I am out of vacation time this year, and get refreshed the first of the year.

As many people know that have horses, things happen even when they are under the best of care. I just want to see my horses for that is why we buy them, we love horses, NOT BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT CARED FOR!!!!

So for those people spreading these lies, please stop for they are completely untrue. This was a tragic event. Nothing was done wrong by any one at any of the farms.

In fact, it is the complete opposite. The farms hit with these colics take real good care of their horses, even when the workers, trainers and barn managers are sick. They love these animals and it is because of these workers, trainers and barn managers quick response that they are still alive today.

Anyways, it is ashame you have to clarify things. Happy Holidays and happy riding.

Matt

[baileyholc]

Sending my prayers.

[CarolU]

Ok, I need to say something to get off my chest... I don't know why people want to start trouble... I guess some people don't have anything better to do.

So for those people spreading these lies, please stop for they are completely untrue. This was a tragic event. Nothing was done wrong by any one at any of the farms.


I'm not sure who said what, but I hoep it wasn't anyone here! I think everyone knows there are umpteen reasons horses colic, and while some are preventable, they aren't all. I can't imagine anyone accusing anybody of negligence without knowing the facts.

I just hope the horses recover....I've thought of them a lot since you posted this.

We didn't have any colics here, thank God, but the weather has been awful with the rain and damp cold, which may cause horses not to drink as much water. We keep extra salt blocks out for everyone to keep them thirsty.

As for the booked hotels in Ocala, it's HITS (Hunters in the Sun) season and the town is taken over by all the big money hunter jumpers for the next few weeks. You might try staying farther south in Summerfield if you are looking for a hotel. HITS is located in NW Ocala, west of the interstate on SR 27.

Marelyn (posting on Alex's account)

[motorgypsy]

It makes you so furious when people say or imply things like that. When our two boys coliced from eating the buried 40 year old trot line the vets implied that we were negligent. It hurt us a lot since we walk the property daily looking for anything that might hurt them and personally take care of them. The line was buried for 40 years and the colts dug it up. I found it and picked it up but didn't dream they would eat it. They get the best feed, spring water and plenty of exercise and love. We would have impoverished ourselves to save them. I was a miracle we saved one and no thanks to the first vet who acted like it was our fault. They had no room for Brilliant when he coliced. I hate it when people put the blame where it doesn't belong when they have no evidence to support their view. It's just plain cruel.