July 31, 2013
Golden Spike Farm
Farm Animals, Farm Horses
boarder, equine, farm, farm horse, field, Golden Spike Farm, grass, horse, horse farm, horseback, horseback riding, horses, lessons, pasture, rescue, riding, SaveNash
Usually she rides Casey but during this lesson we decided to try something new: Cuervo. He is one of my rescues and best described as an ornery old man. He is great, loves trails but not a big fan of the ring. In fact he isn’t really a big fan of being told to turn. BUT he looks good! 
We finally got the roof of the barn painted.
Nice pic of Chex’s beautiful colors
The Donkeys… I haven’t posted about them in a while. They spent some time up in the front pasture with the goats because Izzy kicked them out of their stall. This week with the weather so nice I brought them back to hang out with the horses. They seem much happier here, even though they don’ have their stall any more.
The walk to the front pasture. The 8 barn horses (my 4 plus 4 boarders) are hand walked up the front pasture for grazing. This time when I was following 2 Chestnut butts (Izzy and Sunbun) they decided the would spook at the new tarp. But Rachael had it under control!
I got a new tractor last week. Yup after having my first Ford for less than 2 years it decides to die on me the Mechanic said that the repairs would cost more than it is worth. So sorry credit card but farm comes first. I didn’t take any pics of it because it looks the same only bigger than my last sexy beast. but you can see it in the background here.
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July 16, 2013
Golden Spike Farm
Farm Horses, Horseback riding
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This week during our regularly scheduled Saturday morning trail ride Rachael decided to take Chex on his first trail ride since joining the farm.
He was joined by Apple, Cuervo and Nash.
Chex’s mom joined us on Nash. Her first time on him.
The weather was good to us. It wasn’t too hot and we stuck the the cut part of our neighboring fields. The horse flys and bugs were out and bothering the horses despite being doused in fly spray
May 22, 2013
Golden Spike Farm
Farm Horses
donate, flyer, help, horse, photography, SaveNash, surgery
I am so excited to announce the save Nash flyer is done. It was a collaborative effort of many people. Thank you all for your help. It looks great!
May 22, 2013
Golden Spike Farm
Farm Horses
donate, equine, hernia, horse, SaveNash, surgery, veterinary
Nash update from New Bolton Center
I just got off the phone with Dr Eric Parente. He was very nice, explained everything and took the time to look a the hernia pics that I conveniently posted here in the plog. I took notes of the conversation so wanted to share with you the positive news.
Nash would be admitted to the hospital for 4 – 5 days. On the first day Dr Eric would ultrasound it to find the margins and how close the hernia is to the last rib. He will use the ultrasound to figure out what to anchor the surgical mesh to. If it is close enough he might even use the rib for anchoring.
The surgery would consist of general anesthesia and the insertion of the mesh. After the surgery he would have a belly bandage for support. They would use IV antibiotics followed by oral antibiotics. Once Nash is home he would have to be in the stall for 2 -3 weeks with only limited hand walking. This will allow time for the important scar tissue to form.
The end result is that the mesh would provide support from it getting bigger. The results would not be flat against the stomach because it will have a round shape as the scar tissue fills in.
I asked about the risks:
- What are the risks of having the surgery? There is very minimal risks to the surgery itself. The only one would be infection. This is a low risk as this site of herniation has never been exposed to the outside world. The fear is that there would be a low grade infection inside the hernia now and that would be opened up in the surgical process. If the does occur then the mesh would have to be remove and the surgery would have to be performed again.
- What if we didn’t have the surgery? It would continue to get bigger and not necessarily rupture but get to the point where it could become traumatized. Meaning that if it was big enough it could be accidentally cut open and risk infection.
- What is the risk of the surgery not working? If we stick to the recovery plan, the risk of reherniation
So good news all around. Back to fundraising!
May 13, 2013
Golden Spike Farm
Farm Horses
donate, horse, rescue, SaveNash, surgery
Nash the rescue horse at Golden Spike Farm needs hernia surgery. I am seeking the help of Animal Lovers to save his life.
Less than 1 month in and we are 1/5th of the way through our fund raising. A very BIG thank you to those who have supported so far.
Please visit the website and donate if you can. Every little bit helps so even the smallest donation will make a big difference.https://www.youcaring.com/save_nash
One other favor help me spread the word. Please share this on your wall and pages. I would be a great help to let more people know about this great horse that needs a chance to life a full and happy life.
Thank you!
May 3, 2013
Golden Spike Farm
Farm Horses
cowgirl, equine, farm, field, grass, horse, pasture, SaveNash
Yesterday evening was perfect. The sun was thinking about setting, there wasn’t a cloud in the sky and the air was crisp & cool. The back pasture was the perfect setting for Judy Reinford, photographer, to do her photo shoot of Nash and some of me.
You see after hearing his story (click on the picture) she offered to help raise money for Nash’s hernia surgery. The first being volunteering her time and talents to have professional photos in the website and flyers.
April 22, 2013
Golden Spike Farm
Farm Horses
donate, horse, rescue, save, SaveNash, surgery
Save Nash: Week 2
I would like to thank Nash’s supporters, after less than 1 week we are off to a great start. As you know every little bit helps, and your donation will go towards saving a wonderful horse. Please also share we need to get the word out. Thank you so much!
April 18, 2013
Golden Spike Farm
Uncategorized
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Save Nash Surgery Fund
Nash is a handsome black Tennessee Walking Horse that I rescued in June of 2011. He was at a horse farm in where the farm owner knows the person that trucks horses to Canada for slaughter. The truck driver stops at her farm and unloads horses he thinks she can re-home. To prove to her the horses are quality he gets on them bareback when he unloads them. If she thinks she can find a home for them she puts the horses in her rescue barn. She has about 10 rescue horses at a time that are kept in standing stalls. They are tied up and not able to move or turn around. As a result from standing for so long the horses ankles swell.
This is the conditions Nash was in when I went to look at him. They said he was the nicest horse they had in the group but knew nothing of his past nor why he was on his way to Canada. I took a look at his deep brown concerned eyes and fell in love. I got on him that day to experience for the first time the wonderful gait (running walk) of the Walker. Here is my blog post from that day.
It was then that I noticed he had a bump on his lower abdomen. The farm owner played it off as not a big deal. When he got to my farm the vet checked him out and told me it was a hernia, in a very unusual spot. Normally they are around the belly button. The vet said to keep an eye on it and if I gets any bigger it will require major surgery.
Well unfortunately almost 2 years later the hernia has grown to the size causing my vet real concern and I have find a way to fund his surgery. You see Nash was rescued at the small cost of $600 the surgery will cost $5,000. I do not have the funds for this.
Here is where Nash’s big heart comes in. He is the biggest lover of all the horses. He comes up to everyone and is so gentle he licks your hand like a dog. He loves kisses and hugs. Really everyone who has met in falls in love with him and they have convinced me to raise funds to pay for the surgery.
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We finally got the roof of the barn painted.
Nice pic of Chex’s beautiful colors
The Donkeys… I haven’t posted about them in a while. They spent some time up in the front pasture with the goats because Izzy kicked them out of their stall. This week with the weather so nice I brought them back to hang out with the horses. They seem much happier here, even though they don’ have their stall any more.
The walk to the front pasture. The 8 barn horses (my 4 plus 4 boarders) are hand walked up the front pasture for grazing. This time when I was following 2 Chestnut butts (Izzy and Sunbun) they decided the would spook at the new tarp. But Rachael had it under control!
I got a new tractor last week. Yup after having my first Ford for less than 2 years it decides to die on me the Mechanic said that the repairs would cost more than it is worth. So sorry credit card but farm comes first. I didn’t take any pics of it because it looks the same only bigger than my last sexy beast. but you can see it in the background here.
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