Teddy has shown some improvement over the last few days. It was Sunday morning while I was heading out to feed the masses (of horses and chickens) I was greeted with an attempt at a whinny. It's a little hoarse (pun intended) but it made my heart soar! I'm pretty sure the whinny was asking for breakfast but the acknowledgement that I was the bringer of food was awesome.
Everyday I take Teddy out for a few short walks. The morning walk begins with a light brushing (he's a little sensitive due to the skin sores from not being groomed regularly.) I have been kneeling to brush his face because his head hangs so low. Yesterday morning while I was grooming him he was able to hold his head up just a little bit higher to where I didn't have to get on my knees to brush his face. He seems to really enjoy his grooming sessions.
And the most recent noticeable improvement happened this morning. I came outside to start my morning of chores and stall cleaning, this happens about an hour after feeding. I was not in Teddy's range of sight but he could hear me walking to my little tractor. I heard his attempt at a whinny, a few nickers and then he walked over so he could see me. His little ears pricked forward and his head a up as if to say, "Good morning." He still had food left so I could interpret it as a greeting for me, not just the bringer of food person. A normal horse behavior!
I understand the need for updates on this little guy. That's one of the reasons I have been reaching out to rescues that deal with type of neglect. I needed to know if there was hope, when could I expect to see this horse "come back" to life. Well, it's happening! I am so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of his recovery.
And the most recent noticeable improvement happened this morning. I came outside to start my morning of chores and stall cleaning, this happens about an hour after feeding. I was not in Teddy's range of sight but he could hear me walking to my little tractor. I heard his attempt at a whinny, a few nickers and then he walked over so he could see me. His little ears pricked forward and his head a up as if to say, "Good morning." He still had food left so I could interpret it as a greeting for me, not just the bringer of food person. A normal horse behavior!
I understand the need for updates on this little guy. That's one of the reasons I have been reaching out to rescues that deal with type of neglect. I needed to know if there was hope, when could I expect to see this horse "come back" to life. Well, it's happening! I am so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of his recovery.
I think that's pretty awesome for being here just 12 days.
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| Teddy meeting Cheyenne, our other rescue. I wonder what they're saying? |
Yay! So glad to hear this good news. I can't wait to meet him. I'm so happy that you found him and he has you.
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