Blessed was the first rescue, and the very first retiree that came to E.P.O.N.A. Blessed is a fourteen-year-old dark bay Thoroughbred gelding. Blessed came to E.P.O.N.A. from Suffolk�s Downs in Revere, MA. He came to us right off the track with his right front ankle injured from years of racing on the track. His right front ankle is severely arthritic and had been pin fired many times over in order to enhance his racing abilities and time on the track. Blessed is not on medication and enjoys a good level of comfort, grazing daily with his buddies. Blessed is not available for adoption, but he is in need of sponsors. Contributions to his care can be made through E.P.O.N.A.� As a sponsor you are invited to come and visit Blessed. He is a great guy.

Unexpected Miracle is an eight-year-old Thoroughbred gelding that was placed in our retirement program by the Exceller Fund. (For more information on Exceller click on site) Miracle is dark bay and is 16.3 hands. He is beautiful, gentle and a real ham. He is known for his daily early morning stretches in the grooms stall before going out to the paddock. He is also infamous for his rolling in the mud, and if mud is not available he attempts to create mud. Miracle is extremely fond of ginger snaps and sugar cookies. Miracle has severe arthritis in both front ankles and is moderately comfortable. He enjoys his leisurely life grazing in the paddocks at E.P.O.N.A with his other buddies Blessed, Prize, Salvador and Trooper. Miracle is not available for adoption and contributions for Miracle�s care can be made through the Exceller Fund.

Cuz of Cam (Lucky) is an eleven-year-old Standard bred gelding purchased at the New Holland auction in Pennsylvania.� The Exceller Fund outbid a slaughterhouse buyer in order to save Cam�s life. He was rescued in memory of twenty Standard bred horses who perished in a stable fire at Gaitway farm in New Jersey on November 23, 2000.� His name was chosen by the membership of Exceller and was inspired by �Cam Knows Best� a record setting pacer who perished in that fire.

Unfortunately Cam�s tattoo is not legible and there is very little history of his past. His present condition is great, however not so long ago he faced another fate. Upon Cam�s arrival his medical exam revealed that his lethargic and depressed state was related to Strangles. We were very fortunate that we were able to contain the Strangles. With the exception of a few elevated temperatures there were no further outbreaks. Upon his feeling better a more thorough exam exposed a very serious non-operable condition related to his stifle. It is likely the effect of heavy use as a carriage horse for the Amish. Cam�s prognosis was not good, even as a pasture pal. It was suggested that Cam was a candidate for euthanasia. Euthanasia is something that we at E.P.O.N.A. will avoid at all cost if we are able to get the horse to a moderate level of comfort in order to provide a reasonable quality of life. Through the diligent efforts of Barbara Kraus of the Exceller Fund, a treatment suggested by a veterinarian from out west was implemented and with great success. Cam is currently on a maintenance schedule of one monthly injection and is doing great. He is stabled with his blind companion Ice Man. They share a two- unit condo where they play daily in their private turnout. Contributions for Cam can be made through the Exceller Fund.�

 

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