I was cleaning out one of the horses stalls when I looked through the window and saw some ranchers running through the barn. Curiously I walk outside and saw a couple of ranchers leading a wounded horse towards the veterinarian clinic and one of them carrying a hurt foal. As we waited for the vets to finish bandaging the horses the men who found them told us what happened.
They said that they were tracking one of the herds of horses in the area when they found the Mare with her foal trying to fight off a pack of wolves. The mare was already exhausted from the fight and had wolves all around, biting at her legs and trying to get to the foal. Knowing she couldn't keep up the fight too much longer they immediately scared off the wolves and loaded the horses into their trailer.
Just then the vet came out and said that the foal was weak and seriously cut up. One of the wolves had bit a chunk out of it's thigh but he said that it would heal with time and that the foal was going to be fine.
He continued that the mare had taken a lot of damage from the fight and was very weak. On top of the cuts and bruises one of the wolves managed to scratch her eye bad enough that she would have permanent blindness. She also had a limp when she walked caused by a very small crack in her hip. He finished by saying that all of her injuries would heal with time and that they were both going to need caring homes that would be able to give them the time and love they need to heal.
A couple days later the results of the wolf populations came back and showed a huge rise in the areas population. After that a team was gathered to relocate almost 600 wolves and after a couple weeks there wasn't any more horses found injured from wolf attacks.
Rarity: Rare
Username: Moonhigh
Name: Alex
Show Name: Edge of the Foothills
Gender: Mare
Age: 6
Height: 15hh
Genetics: EE/aa/nZ/nO/GG
Halter: periwinkle
Training Rank: 1
Care Plan:
The first thing I would do is give her about two or three days by herself. After the wolf attack, she would probably be shaken up and need time to calm down. I would call the vet to see how bad the wounds were and if there was any specific diets or medications Alex would need and if there was anything I could do to help her recover faster and consult about helping her ease into a normal life again. I'd also make sure she got nutritious food so she could stay healthy and, if necessary, her medication when needed.
After the three or so days are up, I would go stand by her stall and see how she reacts to contact with people. Whether she stands in the corner without acknowledging me or if she comes up and peeks out, I would come back every day and talk to her. By talking to her, and occasionally petting her cheek or neck, I would try to gain her trust and make her comfortable around me.
Once she is comfortable enough, I would try going into her stall. I would pet her to make her familiar with people touching or interacting with her, and to assure her that I wasn't a threat and have no intention to harm her.
I'd let her out into the pasture every day or lead her at a walk around the training arena. This would be to make sure she gets enough exercise, retain muscular strength, have a place to let out her energy, and to make sure she gets used to moving her limbs so that they wouldn't get stiff or uncomfortable. I would keep her at a walk so she wouldn't overexert herself or open the wounds again.
I'd also schedule regular check-ups with the vet to make sure she is healing correctly and to dress the wounds. Also, I'd check and clean the cuts every day to prevent inflammation or infections and I'd be sure to tell the vet if there are any problems.
When her wounds finally close, I'd start introducing her to tack. I wouldn't ride her, but just put the tack on, leave it there for a few minutes, then take it of so she would get used to the new idea. I would continue to do this until she is used to the feel of having something on her. Then, I'd try to ride her. I'd start her at a walk and ease into a trot when she was comfortable enough and progress on from there. I'd keep the riding sessions short enough that she wouldn't get too worn out, but long enough that she's get a good workout.
I would also allow Alex to interact with a two or three of my other horses so she wouldn't become lonely and so that she would get used to being around, as they are her stablemates. I would also make sure she gets plenty of time with her foal. I would also have a few friends visit her so she would also get used to having other people around.
Even after healing, I would still continue to ride and care for Alex, and sooner or later have her adapt to a regular routine.
~❊~What you can do with your horse~❊~
Create cool backgrounds for them.
Create items for your horse.
Decorate your horse.
Show your horse.
RP your horse.
Anything else not on the lower list (Just in case I forgot anything).
Create cool backgrounds for them.
Create items for your horse.
Decorate your horse.
Show your horse.
RP your horse.
Anything else not on the lower list (Just in case I forgot anything).
~❊~What you CAN NOT do with your horse~❊~
Remove Siggie.
Recreate horse in any way.
Anything against CMM's and CS's rules.
Remove Siggie.
Recreate horse in any way.
Anything against CMM's and CS's rules.