Happy Tails Rescue: MEET CREEDENCE, JAYA AND JEREMY!
It’s foaling season! With more people moving and working near the range, there are more eyes on the horses. And that means they can call the Wild Horse Hotline when they see a horse in trouble - big or little, even though we have far less foals born.
Creedence was born on a very cold morning at an unknown time. He was first seen by a resident around 9am and was assumed to be very new. But by 1pm he hadn’t stood and nursed yet. His core body temperature had dropped too low before he had a chance to stand and became weaker. Wild Horse Connection sent rescue team members out to evaluate. They tried to assist him to stand but when it was apparent he could not, WHC had him transported to Comstock Equine Hospital. He spent almost a week there gaining strength as his body learned to regulate his temperature. He loves to run and buck at WHC’s foal nursery, loves his milk replacer and his stuffed unicorn!
Jaya’s mom seemed to be having a hard time laboring. Sometimes nature is tough, and there was little anyone could do as darkness set in on a remote part of the range. The volunteers hoped for the best outcome and had to leave but returned the next morning to check on her status. Sadly, the mare had passed away. They quickly looked around for a baby. Surprisingly, the same band came down the hill and there was Jaya. She’d been following the band fighting to stay alive all night. They quickly reached out to WHC for instructions and the rescue was on. This REALLY big filly needed veterinarian care quickly. Her name means “Victory” - it was nothing short of a victory for her that she survived the night. Having received no colostrum, she received two plasma infusions and weighed in at a whopping 100lbs! She is getting glowing reports from the vets and will soon be headed home to the foal nursery to join Creedence.
Tiny Jeremy was seen near an RV park struggling to keep up with his dam. Observers had attended a presentation just that morning and learned of the Wild Horse Hotline, not realizing how quickly they would use it. The little colt was clearly weak and sick, and was barely able to stand and many in the RV park were watching this baby. We weren’t sure he would even make it, but this little colt is a fighter. At 10 days old, his resources were almost depleted fighting infection. Two plasma infusions later he was bright and eating again and receiving necessary medications in the care of Comstock. He is not out of the woods yet, but everyone is cheering Jeremy on!
Foal caregivers are needed around the clock. To volunteer to care for the babies at the foal nursery please contact Wild Horse Connection HERE. You’ll find both a contact form and volunteer forms.
L to R: Creedence, Jaya, Jeremy