Donate to MAC
🌟 Donate to Mac (aka Jack Flash) 🌟Mac is a handsome Chestnut Thoroughbred gelding around 15 years old. He was listed for free on Craigslist, which is always a high-risk issue. He had been living in the Medford area. When we asked the previous owner if they’d consider relinquishing him to the rescue, they were relieved. They hauled him to us and we saw immediately that he was very, very hoof sore. After a tearful goodbye from his owners who were unable to care for him any longer, our vet took x-rays and although he had had laminitis before, bloodwork showed he was not insulin resistant. It appeared he had a recent hoof trim that left his hoof wall way to short and he was walking on his soles, so we immediately placed him in Soft Ride cushioned boots to provide some comfort. He destroyed one pair of $250 boots BUT his hooves are growing out and he is feeling much better! He was also very thin – also known as a “hard keeper”. Corrective shoes are on now, weight is gaining…and then we started to see some odd behavior, like bumping his hip against trees for no reason. We had the vet back out and sadly he tested positive for a neurological disease called EPM. We gave him costly medicine to help slow the progress, and it has definitely helped! Recently it was discovered that he has a degenerative hoof issue that has moved him into the Hospice category. We are working to keep him as pain-free as possible for the limited time he has with us and meanwhile, he runs in the field just like the racehorse he once was! This is why we nicknamed him Jack Flash! He is a sweetheart and enjoys attention. Come say hello to our gorgeous guy!At Happy Trails Horse Rescue, we know that change starts with people like you. Every act of kindness, every dollar, and every moment of your time brings us closer to achieving our mission. Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate world for all.How you can help power our mission:Donate: Every dollar counts. Contribute now to help us reach our goal.Share: Share our campaign with your friends, family, and on social media. Your advocacy can amplify our impact.Volunteer: Your time and skills can make an impact too.Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.