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Compadre’s Steps Towards Comfort

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Compadre’s Steps Towards Comfort

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Spirit's Recovery: Beating Laminitis One Hoof at a Time
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Meet Wonder: A Blind Pony Who Found His Forever Home
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138 At-Risk Dogs Find Homes in the North
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Spirit's Recovery: Beating Laminitis One Hoof at a Time

Spirit's Recovery: Beating Laminitis One Hoof a...

Back in May 2023, our sweet rescue pony Spirit began showing signs of discomfort, and a vet visit confirmed our worst fears: acute laminitis. What is Laminitis? Laminitis is a painful condition affecting the hooves, where the sensitive tissues become...

Spirit's Recovery: Beating Laminitis One Hoof a...

Back in May 2023, our sweet rescue pony Spirit began showing signs of discomfort, and a vet visit confirmed our worst fears: acute laminitis. What is Laminitis? Laminitis is a painful condition affecting the hooves, where the sensitive tissues become...

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Rosie's Road to Joint Relief

Rosie's Road to Joint Relief

On February 19, during our routine hoof picking, we noticed Rosie was having difficulty lifting her front leg. Given her normally easy-going nature, we knew something was amiss. A Closer Look Dr. Metcalf conducted a thorough lameness exam and took...

Rosie's Road to Joint Relief

On February 19, during our routine hoof picking, we noticed Rosie was having difficulty lifting her front leg. Given her normally easy-going nature, we knew something was amiss. A Closer Look Dr. Metcalf conducted a thorough lameness exam and took...

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Special Shoes for a Special Lady

Special Shoes for a Special Lady

Back in November, our sweet Mae started limping and seemed in pain while walking. Dr. Metcalf's examination revealed that she had laminitis in her front hooves, which was quite a shock considering she’s never had issues like this before! Delayed...

Special Shoes for a Special Lady

Back in November, our sweet Mae started limping and seemed in pain while walking. Dr. Metcalf's examination revealed that she had laminitis in her front hooves, which was quite a shock considering she’s never had issues like this before! Delayed...

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Cushioned Comfort: New Flooring for Elderly Horses & Future Rescues

Cushioned Comfort: New Flooring for Elderly Hor...

We've recently installed special flooring developed by Cornell Veterinarians to benefit our older and future starved horses. This flooring is so cushioned that shavings are no longer necessary, and it promises to alleviate issues like arthritis, foot pain, breathing problems,...

Cushioned Comfort: New Flooring for Elderly Hor...

We've recently installed special flooring developed by Cornell Veterinarians to benefit our older and future starved horses. This flooring is so cushioned that shavings are no longer necessary, and it promises to alleviate issues like arthritis, foot pain, breathing problems,...

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Our Beloved Granny Has Crossed the Rainbow Bridge

Our Beloved Granny Has Crossed the Rainbow Bridge

It is with the heaviest of hearts to tell you all that Granny, the first animal to ever come live at the FHF Ranch, has passed away. Granny has been facing medical issues the past few months, mostly related to...

Our Beloved Granny Has Crossed the Rainbow Bridge

It is with the heaviest of hearts to tell you all that Granny, the first animal to ever come live at the FHF Ranch, has passed away. Granny has been facing medical issues the past few months, mostly related to...

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Granny’s Ulcers Have Returned

Granny’s Ulcers Have Returned

On February 16, Granny, who had been home from the hospital for exactly one month, took a turn for the worse. She refused to finish her breakfast, a rare behavior that had only occurred twice before, both times due to...

Granny’s Ulcers Have Returned

On February 16, Granny, who had been home from the hospital for exactly one month, took a turn for the worse. She refused to finish her breakfast, a rare behavior that had only occurred twice before, both times due to...

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