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Post by MustangsInNC on Mar 31, 2008 10:42:11 GMT -5
So... my new Kiger boy is home.... for now. This weekend has just been one disaster after another. I’ll have to explain when I can think straight. I’ve slept about 6 hours in 4 days.
Long story short.... most of the staff and AMBA volunteers at the Lexington, VA, adoption were flat out rude and obnoxious. We were very disappointed in the turnout, not many horses were adopted, and many ended up being injured because the contractors doing the horse handling sucked... to put it bluntly. BLM decided to send a truckload of horses back early, so the adopters that came Sunday were upset. They had been told the horses would be there until noon on Sun.
My Kiger boy is very very lame. Dragging both back legs. BLM called their vet to come look at him, and she said it’s a tendon problem in his stifles. She said he has 90% odds of outgrowing it and being 100% sound. It could be caused by being in a growth spurt, his bones and tendons are growing at different rates, and maybe they just need to catch up. It could be because he’s emaciated. He’s lost tons of weight being at the Ewing holding facility (that’s a whole nother story!). Vet said his muscle has deteriorated, and once he gains some weight and muscle tone back he could be sound.
I decided to take him home anyway. I’ve waited 8 years to get a Kiger, and his odds of healing sound pretty good. I’m totally in love with him. He’s smart and sane, way more gorgeous than his pics let on, and he’s already eating out of my hand and letting me touch his nose. BLM added in his care agreement that he has a health problem, and if I decide to return him I get a full refund, since there are no other Kigers to replace him with. Pics and videos coming momentarily...
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Post by MustangsInNC on Mar 31, 2008 10:45:51 GMT -5
He's on the right here:  And in the back behind the other 2 Kigers that shipped here with him  In the round pen  Left side  right side  In the trailer  And home   |
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Post by MustangsInNC on Mar 31, 2008 10:50:31 GMT -5
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Post by lindaf on Mar 31, 2008 11:16:41 GMT -5
Please keep us posted with his progress. Have you picked a name for him yet?
Linda F
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Post by fantasykiger on Mar 31, 2008 11:28:04 GMT -5
I am sorry about your tuff experience. Even thin, your boy is still a pretty Kiger and sure does have a sweet face. I am so glad you brought home as I mentioned before.
After watching the video of him limping it appears to me he has locking stifles, a condition that my mini' gelding also has. I am not familiar with the condition in larger horses, but my mini' will never grow out of it. Exercise greatly improves the condition and once he gets going my mini' plays and out runs alot of my horses, but when he stands still for any length of time those back legs drag and have to snap back into working properly. I am not saying that is what is up with your boy it just looks awfully familiar to that same type of thing my mini' horse has.
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Post by JoanMRK on Mar 31, 2008 11:38:55 GMT -5
It does look like locking stifles. I had a paint/percheron mare (now owned by my inlaws) and she had locking stifles at two and three but not to that degree. Her's would lock and then she'd lift her hind leg really high and they'd snap loose. She did out grow hers at around four or five. She's perfectly fine now.
A friend of mine had surgery on her mule for locking stifles, the mule was three and I don't know if hers required surgery or if they had waited, she might have out grown it too. But the surgery here in No. Cali. was around $1,000.
He is thin and it is very disappointing to see that but you can see that the over-all makeup is beautiful. He'll blossom for sure and I wish you the best of luck with him. Don't be discouraged, it looks like you have a gorgeous boy there... the best part is that he has a level head on his shoulders! ;D
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Post by juslyn on Mar 31, 2008 12:31:38 GMT -5
I, too, am sorry for your bad experience and situation, but am so happy you have him home with you now. Despite the problems, you must be so thrilled! He's going to look great after he puts his weight back on. He has a very sweet look to him.
Congrats!
Suzy
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Post by angelsdream on Mar 31, 2008 17:50:02 GMT -5
Sorry for all the troubles. He does look like a sweet boy. Maybe after you get him healthy, he'll get better. That just breaks my heart see'ing him walk and his health. UGH, I don't like see'ing animals unhealthy. Im sure he'll be looking a lot better in a few months or so after lots of food and love from you!!
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Post by dazzlingduns on Mar 31, 2008 19:50:15 GMT -5
Hi Amanda,
I noticed a snotty nose in a few of your pictures. You might want to keep an eye on that. There is a chance your horse could have strangles. The horse I adopted, front in your second picture, from the same pen has the strangles. Just wanted you to know so you can take precaution with your other horses. Best of luck.
Melissa
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Post by citykid on Mar 31, 2008 20:21:24 GMT -5
Michelle....
Who can we donate a Columbian necktie too for the condition of these animals......
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Post by MustangsInNC on Mar 31, 2008 22:06:02 GMT -5
Melissa, you got 8258? I have some other pics of him from the pens if you want me to email them to you. So he definately has strangles? I was hoping I could dodge that, but looks like I'll need to prepare to treat my whole herd. Did you walk around the pens before you loaded out? What did you think of the condition of some of them? Does anyone know who adopted 8208? I have lots of pics of him too!
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Post by nrly on Mar 31, 2008 22:35:17 GMT -5
well now that he is home you can take care of him, get him well and moving freely, and build that special bond, I am so sorry that your experience with people was not good when you went to get him, but now you have your guy. keep us posted and pictures i want to see lots of pictures of his progress.
nola
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Post by stlkigers on Mar 31, 2008 22:54:23 GMT -5
Amanda:
I am so sorry that your poor boy is not doing well....He is thinner than I remember him at the adoption in November, and they were all thin then! I so hope you don't get strangles on top of the crazy mess you've had to endure....
Melissa....sorry to hear about the strangles.....
Angela
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Post by dazzlingduns on Apr 1, 2008 5:33:54 GMT -5
Yes, I got 8258. He definitely has the strangles. He busted Saturday night under his right jaw and is swollen under the left side now. He is doing well considering his current condition. He has a good appetite and is drinking plenty of water. I was quite disapointed in the condition of some of the horses. Thank you for your offer to email pictures. My email is kigeranne@yahoo.com I hope your horse fares better than mine has. Thanks, Melissa www.kigeranne.com |
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Post by lwood92 on Apr 1, 2008 7:55:06 GMT -5
I am sorry you guys have health problems with your new horses. I am glad you have them though, as I know they were surely blossom in your care.
Lynn
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