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Ace
Rescued 8/15/1998
by Susan of Texas (Also horse parent to Koolers Blue Holly
who she rescued
from the feedlots). A lovely lady who is active in rescue
in her home
state...yet she reached across the miles to help this horse.
This wonderful
Old Soldier came into the feedlots from the summer camps
where he had
been fed only on pasture. Not all horses do well on pasture,
especially
if they have been fed hay all their lives. As you can see from
the picture
taken at the feedlots, the combination of hard work at the camp,
insufficient
feed and no back teeth to chew any grass he may have been able
to scavenge,
caused Ace to be literally starving to death.
Ace was saved
from death in the feedlots and promptly sent to MASH as TIER
did not have
property at that time. He was fed as much Hay and Equine
Senior as he
could eat. Unfortunately, due to the lack of back teeth and not
being able to process his food properly, combined with the severe
starvation,
Ace colicked. Due to his frail condition, and doubtful
recovery, he
was assisted over the Rainbow Bridge. He taught me about caring
for older,
emaciated, starving horses. Because of Ace, I was better
equipped with
knowledge of feeding, vitamins, etc. which helped us to help
Grace later
on. He was still giving to us as he was leaving us. Ace
was a wonderfully kind horse that followed me around the pens
when I went
to the feedlots. After he arrived at MASH it was if he knew his
time was
short. He crossed the Rainbow Bridge knowing that he was loved
and would
never again be asked to do something beyond his ability.....although
he gave his
all every time he was asked.
Ace, we love
you and miss you. Thank you for being a part of our lives, if
only briefly.
I still remember your breath in my ear as I walked the pens,
taking pictures
of horses in need while you asked me to bring you home.
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