Dee Dee was rescued in January 2009, when her owner surrendered her and another horse to PER. She was emaciated and had "gotten down", so her owner had been hanging her in a makeshift sling using a saddle girth to help her stand. When we first saw her, she just hung her head and walked away, seemingly giving up. (see first photo)
In her early rehabilitation, she developed a serious sinus infection and it was necessary for the vet to insert a catheter, so her sinuses could be flushed daily. Miraculously, she made a full recovery!
In December 2009, she was adopted by Alice of Havana, FL. Dee Dee is now a beautiful show horse winning blue ribbons! She pulls a cart and is now in training to be in lead line with the important responsibility of carrying a three year old girl into the show ring. Alice and all the locals love her very much. (We do too)
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