I am preparing to load Vaquero into the trailer in 30 mins and head south to Kentucky to see the vet. My vet has run tests and is recommending a complete neurological work up and x-rays, etc to figure out what is going on. Rood & Riddle (http://www.roodandriddle.com/index.php) is an amazing facility located in the heart of race horse country and that is where we are headed.
Vaqueros symptoms have improved although he is still far from normal. Especially if he moves to the right. Then he is very resistant and he does not move normally.
Say a prayer that they can figure out what it is…and that it has a cure.
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Please keep us updated… our prayers are with you and Vaquero!
Heartfelt prayers for your companion horse and you. Have a safe trip and bring a healthy Vacquero home quickly.
Prayers will be with you. I was hoping no news was good news. Love you. Drive carefully. Mom
Stacy and Jesse, I am praying healing for Vaquero and peace and comfort for you and your family.
Mark 11:24 “Therefore I say unto you,What things soever ye desire, when ye pray,believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.” Have faith and speak your desires to our Heavenly Father. You know He hears our prayers. Love in Christ, The Grangers ( Terri, Terri-June, and Analise)
Praying that our awesome God blesses Vacquero and his loving humans!!!! Hugs to you both!!
Many many prayers for you and Vacquero. He couldn’t be going to a better facility. Safe travels!
I’m sure they have looked at listeriosis; we have had similar sx’s in our goats.
Praying!
WOW!! Stacy, what a great hospital, I just checked out the website, you KNOW he will be in good hands with WONDERFUL & DEVOTED VETS!!! PLease let us know the outcome!!! PEACE!! Pat W.
wishing you good new your both in my prayers
good luck, did your vet check for Lyme disease? sure hope it works out.
I am praying so much for you guys!!!
Dr. Reed is fantastic down there. He handles alot of the neuro/epm type cases I believe. I have been to several of his seminars and the vet I work for knows him well. He is the best there is!! 🙂
Prayin hard!!
Emmie
Rood & Riddle is a fantastic place and you will certainly get the best of everything there! Safe travels and we’re hoping for the best.
Man girl that is just plane crappy any way you look at it. I have you in my prays for a safe trip and safe return, and a huge prayer for Vacquero, and I know the Lord will show is mercy and bring you both home.
Praying for Vaquero and for you. Have a safe trip..
Judi Hamilton
Prayers for Vaquero! We had the same problem! Would not go to the right! Did not exhibit any signs of lameness. Turned out to be two bones chips in the ankle and a torn ligament.
Vera and I are so sorry to hear about your Vacquero! We have hope that he will be well very soon.
Praying for safe travels and God’s hand on Vaquero for healing! Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge HIM and He will make your path straight. Prov 3:6
When you cannot “Ride with Faith” you must walk in faith and believe that the God who made Vaquero will walk with you through this time.
Praying
Susan Talmage and Chloe
Prayers coming your way.
Poor Vaquero! I hope he gets better soon! Good luck! 🙂
Praying that your Vacquero’s illness is cured with this trip
Hoping all turns out well. I agree with the chiropractor suggestion.
Praying they find the answers and help him to a speedy and complete recovery!
Prayers for healing and wholeness!
Walking beside you.
Lvie, I was thinking the same thing! Whatever it is, I hope and pray that he will be well!
Sending prays…
Have you had a chiropractor look at him?
All the best with him Stacey. Hope they can help him.
My prayers are with you..I live here in Kentucky and have worked with the wonderful vets at Rood and Riddle..you are headed into the arms of angels.God Bless.
Thoughts and prayers are with you and Vaquero.
Somehow missed that Vaquero was having problems. Wishing you a positive visit that helps him get back to 100%.You have been throught alot and need some good news and happier days ahead. Prayers and crossing fingers are being sent your way. Love and best wishes, Linda
Praying as I write…….Lord, give the vets wisdom and give them guidance as they work on Stacey’s horse Vaquero. You have the power to heal. The vets are the very good mechanics but YOU are the Master. Give Stacey special comfort, pour LOVE and courage into and on the family. Give Vaquero a calm and willing spirit. Direct those in charge that they may pinpoint the problem and have answers. Thanking you Lord for the results. You Lord are in control of our lives if we surrender. Thank you for this dear family and the outspoken wittness they give of God in their lives. Amen and again I say, Amen.
So sorry to hear, diet plays a big part, my book Natural Equine Remedies may have the answer
Hope they can find what’s wrong and treat it. Thoughts and prayers coming your way!
Praying!!!!!
So sorry to hear this! Prayers for Vaquero and for you and family. Please keep us informed!
Prayers up for you and your beautiful boy!
I will keep Vaquero an you in my prayers. I pray they figure out what is wrong…..an there is a cure for him. Safe trip an God Bless you Stacy. Be careful…..all these storms around here.
Stacy…have you tested him for PSSM?
Safe travels to Kentucky and Vaquero is in my prayers
not good to hear,fingers toes and eyes crossed that there is cure for Vaqueros!x
Rood and Riddle is great! I live close to them. Hope Vaquero gets better soon!! 🙂
I will says prayers for him and that it can be cured.
Prayers for Vaquero, you of course….and his caregivers! They are amazing people.
keeping vaquero in my thoughts…..