Need jingles for our colt! Sad news, post 27

[foxhavenfarm]

We had to take our two week old son of Artrageous to the vet today. He's got septicemia (apparently fairly common after foal heat) and is now at the vet clinic at least overnight on IV antibiotics and banamine to get his fever down. We are hoping this is just a bump in the road as he has been otherwise extremely healthy. We'll know more in the morning...

***Update 3/21: Jr. is back home! We are cautiously optimistic at this point as he still doesn't feel 100% but he is confined to the stall (momma Rebuy is NOT happy about that!) so he can continue to get IV antibiotics 2x a day for the next three days. We knew he felt better last night when we got a call from the vet stating that he was stomping on their feet as they tried to hold him to give him his meds. :) Plus, his bloodwork was better, so we are really relieved at that!

Thank you all once again for your jingles! They are truly appreciated!

[Daydream Believer]

Sending lots of jingles from Virginia!

[Windswept Stable]

More Virginia jingles headed your way.

[misita]

Jingles and prayers from Ca.

[Sugarbrook]

Many many jingles from Florida. I feel your pain with this one.

[alliekat]

Sending Jingles to you very special little one.

[TKR]

Huge jingles and prayers from Alabama for that precious baby! Keep us posted --
PennyG

[maxxtrot]

jingles from close by in florida

[Kimberlee]

Any update?

Jingles from Texas.

[Home Again Farm]

Sending a ton of jingles.

[Walnut Farm]

so sorry!!! was his initial IGG good?
I had a foal many years ago, and we flushed the joint immidiately as well and when she sold , her x-rays vere perfect and she is still a sound riding horse.

Best of luck!

[Iron Horse Farm]

so sorry!!! was his initial IGG good?
I had a foal many years ago, and we flushed the joint immidiately as well and when she sold , her x-rays vere perfect and she is still a sound riding horse.

Best of luck!


Same questions that I had! Are they flushing the joint affected? Joint ill can be treated, so keep your headup. My 2006 septic, joint ill foal ended up Premium at his inspection.

[genevieveg17]

Lots more jingles from California.

[happy mouth]

Poor baby, jingling like mad for the little one.

[foxhavenfarm]

Same questions that I had! Are they flushing the joint affected? Joint ill can be treated, so keep your headup. My 2006 septic, joint ill foal ended up Premium at his inspection.

We did not pull and IGG on him as he was up in 30 minutes and nursed within an hour after that and the mare is an excellent milk producer. He was huge and extremely healthy until yesterday... This (http://foxhavenfarminc.com/images/Riva2008colt2.jpg) is him @ 12 hours old.

It's actually not in the joint, it's in the growth plate so flushing is not an option unfortunately. We are still optimistic that we'll have a good outcome and we will definitely know more tonight when we get the next set of bloodwork done. The fact that he is still nursing really well is a good sign...

[Sugarbrook]

Is he at the University?
I will keep jingling for him.

[goodmorning]

Jingling for your little one!

[Laurierace]

Sounds like he is in good hands. Jingling that he turns the corner soon.

[VirginiaBred]

I will keep him in my prayers! Jingles from Virginia!!!

[TrueColours]

HUGE jingles from here as well for you and for him ...

[Blonde Filly]

Lots of jingles from VA for you little colt!!!! Keep us posted on him!!!

[shea'smom]

Jingles for your baby. I have a brand new baby boy too, and it is a worry.
Please keep us posted.

[Ashby]

Prayers going up for the poor beautiful little boy.

[ponygirl]

Lots of jingles from the east coast of FL.

[windyoak]

Sending jingles and hugs your way.

[TouchstoneAcres]

Jingles for your colt! I hope he is 100% well soon.

[foxhavenfarm]

Moose Junior, Arty's first foal and son, died this afternoon. We have been fighting for more than a month to keep him going through septicemia which led to joint infection and thought we had passed the worst of it this week. It was not to be. We are absolutely devastated by his loss as he had his sire's conformation disposition;and potential. He had to put up with a lot as he was dosed and dosed and needled, and dosed some more. He tried so hard, and he was so beautiful, especially before he got sick. We have a huge hole here, and it will be awhile before we recover. Hopefully, time will make things better.
In the meantime, thank you for all your good thoughts when he was born. He has crossed the Rainbow Bridge and will run forever in the green grass doing what Thoroughbreds are born to do. We will miss him terribly.

[fish]

So sorry. I always thought Artax a lovely horse, and have been looking forward to your Arty babies. I hope you have others soon who will make you smile again.

[avezan]

I'm so sorry. RIP little guy. Foxhaven, I went to your site and your stallion is gorgeous! I hope he will reproduce himself in another foal for you.

[Molly Malone]

I am so sorry for your loss.

[3Dogs]

such sad news this morning. I am so sorry :cry:

[Daydream Believer]

I'm so sorry Linea. {{{hugs}}}

[Blonde Filly]

So sorry for your loss!!! :(

[clint]

I'm so sorry; that is just heartbreaking. God speed over the Bridge, little guy.

[ShowjumpersUSA]

I'm so sorry for your loss. He'll have lots of friends on the other side of the Bridge, my little Tina among them. Jingles for you and your family.

[cyriz's mom]

So sorry for your loss. Man, this year has just sucked. So many losses.

Your colt will have two gorgeous black TB fillies to play with over the bridge (Cy's half sister and a daughter).

I so understand the hole. I had been waiting for five years for a black, blingy filly and lost her and her mom.

Hopefully, your hearts will mend quickly, though never quite completely.

Hugs.

[EquineLVR]

What a terrible loss.. my thoughts and prayers are with you.

God Speed baby Moose.. RIP.

[misita]

I'm so sorry for your loss and unfortunately share your grief. I lost little Klasse at 2 weeks of age on May 7th from a joint infection as well. Your right, it's totally devastating.

Godspeed little Moose. :cry:

[spacely]

I am so sorry. :(

[TouchstoneAcres]

I'm so sorry about your little colt. They grow on you so fast and then this. But he is out of pain now.

[Foxtrot's]

That is too sad. Sometimes all the care in the world is not enough.
Is there anything out of this that can be shared so we can learn more about this condition. I have enough worries with my mare and don't need any more to think about between now and August.

[Equilibrium]

I am so sorry for your loss. You tried so hard to keep him well. Many hugs to you and your family.

Terri

[amdfarm]

The Rainbow Bridge has been far too busy this season.

So sorry for your loss. How devastating.

Godspeed Moose Jr.

((HUGS)) to you and Riva.

[maxxtrot]

L- i am soo sorry. please know you both did all you could do. he is now pain free and running a bucking, having a blast. rip little moose.:(

i will see you next weekend, come find me.
stacey

[Kneigh]

Condolences. And take comfort in knowing that you did everything possible to try and help the little one.

[Horsecrazy27]

I'm so sorry to hear about this. HUGS and God Bless you guys!

[Home Again Farm]

I am so very sorry for your loss. There has been too much sadness on the boards lately. :(

[foxhavenfarm]

That is too sad. Sometimes all the care in the world is not enough.
Is there anything out of this that can be shared so we can learn more about this condition. I have enough worries with my mare and don't need any more to think about between now and August.

Well, one thing we have learned is that it is fairly common for foals to develop septicemia during the mare's foal heat. Keeping her clean "back there" and her udder can reduce the risk. Even a foal that's been healthy for the first week to 10 days can suddenly crash. They are just so fragile.

Thank you all for your thoughts and well wishes. We miss him so much.

[MissMaryMack]

I'm typing through tears right now! He was such a special little fella and I will always remember him! Lots of prayers and jingles coming your way...please let me know if I can do anything to make this awful time easier on you guys!

-MW and Chance

[HSGF]

I am so sorry for your loss....:(

[DownYonder]

Oh, I am so sorry. This has been a rough foaling season for many people. My condolences to all who have lost mares or foals.

[Fred]

I am so very sorry for your sad loss of your little one.
none of my words are adequate.
take care,
Gail

[Fenway]

I am so sorry about your boy.:(

[shea'smom]

Life is so hard. Losing babies is the hardest. Bless you and your little one and mare.

[Jessi P]

I am so sorry for your loss. It has no doubt been extremely hard on you to lose such a wonderful representative of his father. The bridge is way too busy this year. :cry::sadsmile: