I hate doing this, but the sinus infection we hoped Chester had has turned into something much more complicated. He needs more diagnostics, and I don't have the money for it at this time. I need help.

Chester is an 18 year old Thoroughbred. He came to me at four years of age with a bowed tendon, developed a bad back, and he is a cribber. He's never gone to a horse show and is rarely ridden, but he is a very special horse.

However, Chester is more than a horse. He is my constant. The last four years have been absolutely horrible. The death of my mom, the death of my other horse Tariq, and the death of my beloved Rodney Cat, all within two years of each other, created a world I almost gave up living in. Chester was the reason I got up in the morning. Cleaning his stall every day allowed me to work out problems and plan for the future. And his shoulder has seen a lot of my tears. In a world of chaos, he has always been my steady, consistent friend. He is my sanity. And now he needs my help.

I have prayed that God would give his pain to me, but after the past few years I'm not sure God is listening to me anymore. So, I am asking you. Help me to help him. Any amount will do! Let's diagnose him and treat him. I want to see him crib again!