Alamo came to the sanctuary after the people who were trying to rescue him could
not perform and pay for the care he required. This is a common situation. Many good samaritans take on a sick,
underweight or injured horse and find themselves overwhelmed by medical costs and the work needed to bring the animal back
to health.
Alamo had foundered with 13 degree and 16 degree rotation in his front coffin bones. In addition to the
founder, the sole of one of his front hooves was broken into four pieces. HIs hoof had to be cleaned and treated with
medicine then rewrapped in bandages and duct tape every day.
Alamo is almost fully recovered. His wounds have healed and he now runs with the other horses.
Digital radiographs will be taken to determine when his recovery is complete and when he can go to a new home.
