This is a follow up on Twisters pasture mate, Cutter. The deal between the former owner and Texas daughter was that she had to agree to take both horses, Twister and and her pasture mate, Cutter. He paid the shipping costs and told her that if Cutter didn’t work out, then she was free to find her another home. Cutter arrived with medications. A bit of research and Texas daughter found out that Cutter had Cushing’s disease. This was also confirmed by the vet. A description from the Royal Veterinary School: Equine Cushing’s disease is more correctly known as pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID). It involves the pituitary gland, which is a gland located at the base of the brain that produces hormones in response brain signals.
In PPID, the normal mechanisms which control hormone production by the pituitary gland are damaged so that the inhibitory part is lost. Thus there is excessive production of the normal hormones from the pituitary. These hormones then enter the circulation and affect the whole body. Clinical signs include increased coat length and delayed shedding of the winter coat, laminitis, lethargy, increased sweating, weight loss and excessive drinking and urinating.
Another issue that quickly became apparent was that Cutter was extremely herd bound to Twister. She would get very worked up anytime Texas daughter took Twister out of the pasture. With a 3 1/2 year old wandering around, this posed a safety concern. The search began for a new home for Cutter. Enter stage left, Texas Miracle Ranch. I think that is such an appropriate name as this whole series of events has Gods name written all over it. Marjorie the equine manager, told Texas daughter that she would have no trouble placing Cutter in a good home. So off Cutter went……neighing all the way, to find her new herd among the 350 plus equines at the TMR Rescue. Twister adjusted beautifully to being the sole “queen” of the farmstead.
Cutter just finishing breakfast 
not sure who is cutest 
we were introduced to them all by name and their story 
our tour included treats for all
A trip was planned to go see Cutter before she went to her new family. The Texas Star was quite excited to see Cutter. Marjorie gave a full farm tour of the 207 acres and the 350 plus equines., mostly donkeys. Each one had a name and a story. She also described Cutters new family., two girls ages 9 and 12 and one of the parents is a vet. This horse story has a very happy ending all the way around. Lots more entries for van moms blessing journal.
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