association saint hippolyte aquitaine
pour chevaux en détresse horses in need
No. W473001090, régie par la loi du 1er juillet 1901
Ginger's Story...
Rescuing Ginger...
Ginger had spent a good deal of his life as a large riding club horse but incurred severe damage from a barbed wire fence whilst trying to escape being chased by the chasse.
His legs are particularly badly scarred. He was given box rest but it would seem without sufficient nourishment and he suffered severe weight loss along with developing a nasty abscess on his shoulder through lying on a concrete floor.
Around 20 years of age, he is now at an ASHA foster home in the Dordogne. His rehabilitation has started with frequent "little & often" feeds with supplements along with access to hay & grazing at all times. He has the company of a small pony and in adjacent fields many other friends including 2 lively donkeys.
Ginger was called “Bad Boy”, this name was quickly changed, Ginger being chosen by Pat’s granddaughter who thought he looked like Ginger in Black Beauty – what a great choice!
Hopefully another lovely horse who will be looking for a super adoptive “mum or dad” in the near future. If you would like to sponsor Ginger or any other ASHA horse’s rehabilitation please do get in touch. Thank you for your support.
October 2011
We are sad to say that Ginger has passed away. Early on Sunday morning Helen heard some loud bangs and went outside to see the herd running around in the paddock. However, Ginger was motionless on the ground. When Helen reached him he was dead. As Ginger had started to pick up after his latest treatment, we think it is possible that he died from a heart attack.
We are so sorry to lose such a lovely, gentle character.
August 2011
Ginger is still very thin. Yesterday the vet came to check on him. He thought the feed and supplements we are giving him are excellent but because he isn't gaining any weight the vet thought he may have malabsorption syndrome and suggested we might try a new treatment - a hormone injection. We are hopeful that this treatment may help Ginger gain the weight he needs to before the winter comes.
July 2011
Ginger had a course of medication for stomach ulcers and although we saw a little improvement in his condition, he now appears to have gone backwards. Our vet has advised another course of treatment as it seems that the first course did not altogether eradicate the problems. Although Ginger seems quite happy in himself and enjoys the attention of the ASHA volunteers, we are still very concerned about his condition and will be investigating how else we can help him.
May 2011
Ginger has always had trouble putting on and keeping on weight. However, recently he seems thinner than ever and therefore today (26 May) he is undergoing investigations at the vets to determine if he is suffering from ulcers or is there something else of concern? We will update this when we have the results of this investigation.
** We now know that Ginger is suffering from stomach ulcers which are preventing him from digesting his food properly and therefore he has not been able to put on weight. The problem has not been helped by his teeth which after many years of neglect are very uneven, making it difficult for him to grind his food.
He is now on medication for the ulcers to make him more comfortable but after a long and hard life, we must not expect too much improvement in his condition. Ginger is much loved by the ASHA volunteers who will continue to give him the care and attention he deserves.
January 2011
Giving his Foster 'mum' a well deserved break, Ginger has been spending some time at Cantemerle where the ASHA volunteers have been looking after him. Although he will never be a chunky horse, walking out in hand every day is helping him to build his muscles.
February 2010
A note from his Foster 'Mum' -
I've now had Ginger since 13th August and he has changed from a depressed horse completely uninterested in his surroundings to a happy horse who wants to be outside and grazing. He is still thin by normal standards but has filled out quite a bit and put some weight on. He spends his days wandering our garden with access to his stable, hay and food and each evening he goes out to the field with the others - 2 horses, a pony and 2 donkeys. They all get on well together. He has been receiving Raiki from Judy (an asha volunteer) and seems to like and benefit from it. He's recently had a sprained tendon but that's healed up now.
Ginger and Robin out for a walk...
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