Rehoming Camp Horses

UPDATE: 1/6/2020
Kalila has had a rough few days in the Equine Hospital. She arrived soaked from sweat and shaking in nervousness. She's had one test after the next: radiographs of her lungs, which showed that she has some roughening around the edges and that they are very slightly collapsed on each side - small sections at the top of her lungs. She had an endoscopy on Friday, and again today. No significant abnormalities were found. Kalila was fasted overnight and had a gastroscopy the next day. Nothing was found to be abnormal. A rectal exam was done, followed by a rectal ultrasound which found that the right ovary is significantly larger (twice the size) then the left. It is suspected that Kalila either has a cyst or tumor in the right ovary. A tumor would explain excessive inflammation throughout her body, her moodiness and general discomfort, and the reason why she is more susceptible to recurring lung infections. Kalila also had a BAL and transtrachial wash done today, to gather further samples for testing.
These procedures were costly to have done. The final bill came out to be $2,816.50 . Kalila will need a follow up appointment to further investigate the larger ovary and possibly have it removed if necessary. Please share our story and consider donating towards Kalila's care. This is a horse who has been suffering from before I found her at auction. Finally, we are closer to providing her with relief and comfort.
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UPDATE: 10/10/19
Kalila was admitted into the Equine Hospital on Sunday night (10/6) with severe colic symptoms. After further evaluation, it is apparent that she has lung disease which requires her to be on a unique treatment plan. The total cost of vet bills from her stay at the hospital came out to around $3,500. The vet will be coming out on a regular basis to observe how she is progressing at home.
It's safe to assume that Kalila had an illness that had been going on for a while that was left untreated. It had spread throughout her body, causing inflammation and eventually, frequent colic episodes (as mentioned below). Hopefully Kalila will now find some relief and can begin to rebuild her strength and start to live pain-free. Please continue to share her story.

All funds go directly to Kalila's care.

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UPDATE: 10/7/19
I saved Kalila, a 13-year-old grey Arabian mare, from being sent to slaughter. She was an "unwanted" horse that no one would bid on; I bought her for $525, just enough to outbid a killbuyer. Since I took her in, she has had ongoing health issues, finally resulting in the need for her to be hospitalized. She is currently in the equine hospital and is awaiting surgery. She needs to be stabilized first, then is going in for colic surgery.. Colic surgery typically costs between $7,000-10,000 without complications. Kalila has multiple medical issues going on that lead to her colic episodes. Even with a heavy amount of medication, she is still in incredible pain. Her immune system is compromised and I am just praying for no further complications. I have only had Kalila for about two months now and it was obvious from day one that she was not feeling right. I have a hard time believing that her previous owner was oblivious to the state of her (declining) health.

Please keep Kalila in your thoughts. I will provide updates as I can.

All funds go directly to Kalila's care.

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Each year, as Summer Camps come to a close, many horses are sent to be put up for auction/slaughter. This is the beginning of an educational documentary that will be created to demonstrate some of the complications that go into seeking out and pursuing the rescue of these animals in such a limited amount of time. Please continue to follow me on this journey as I begin to unravel the fabric of how a horse auction is run. I will personally be picking up two horses from a Summer Camp horse auction.

I am looking for: interested buyers, foster homes, or sponsors. With such limited time, it is my mission to find and save as many camp horses as possible. I would be happy to help you in any way that I can, should you decide to purchase a camp horse at risk of being sent to slaughter.

Why to purchase a camp horse:
-Camp  Hoses are known for being calm and well-trained
-They need to be up-to-date on vaccinations in order to be used for camp
-These animals are being given up due to no fault of their own and deserve a family that will love them
-If you were looking for some reason or sign that now is the time to purchase your dream horse, this is it.