Sad news as we learned that former Shiloh Horse, Hello Copper was peacefully put to sleep by his loving adoptive family. His arthritis, age, and hard former life had become to much and he was ready to pass to Greener Pastures. Hello Copper was a beloved member of his family and will be badly missed. His last 10 months were filled with treats, care, and love. We thank his family for that, and we know he would too. It is always a very sad thing when a rescue horse passes, but we can be so happy that a horse, who has had to endure a difficult life, can find peace and kindness with a family of his own at the end of his life. That is why Shiloh does what it does.
Actually, that leads me to the next bit of news- Copper's family had come out to Shiloh to look at Breezie for possible adoption. After I introduced them to her, they asked "Is she pregnant or just fat?" I spun around and it dawned on me that yes, she does look pregnant! Breezie has been recovering from a bad hoof abscess for the last 3 weeks, so she has not been worked, just turned out. As we took a closer look at her, she has gotten huge in the last 2 weeks and we think her udder is getting bigger! Breezie was rescued from the feedlot before being shipped to slaughter in May 2007, so the latest she would be due, if she is pregnant, would be in April. There is a possibility that she was bred right before being dumped for slaughter, we have even seen breeding going on in the corrals at auctions. We hope she is not pregnant for her sake, but it is certainly possible, just look at Inspirada. We are having her checked next Weds by the vet, so we will know for sure!
The evidence?
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