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Twister's Story
Mama, Twister’s mother, came to us after a double decker semi truck carrying 41 horses and one hinny wrecked on I-44 in Franklin County on September 27, 2006. The horses were being transported to a slaughter house in Illinois. Twenty-five horses and the hinny were saved. Mama was in one of the top compartments of the trailer (which was found lying on its side) standing over several dead horses. When she was rescued from the wrecked trailer, it was very obvious Mama was pregnant. We were concerned the baby would not survive such an ordeal. Fortunately, Mama continued her pregnancy and we all anxiously waited for the foal to be born. A healthy Twister arrived about 9 p.m. the night of April 18.
Responsible breeding by horse owners would reduce the number of unwanted horses and the excuse for horse slaughter.
Twister's Health
Twist of Fate’s birth (or foaling) happened without complications. He has continued to thrive and does not seem to have any lasting affects from the trailer wreck. Twister was successfully weaned from his mother at five months of age.
Twister will be de-wormed every 30 days until he is 2 or 3 years old. Then he will be de-wormed every 60 days. He will be vaccinated every six months to a year and have his hooved trimmed every 8-10 weeks. He is being fed good Brome grass hay and supplements as needed to support his growth.
Twister's Personality
Twister was a bit of a brat when he was with his mom, but since he has been weaned he is very quiet, well-mannered and loves attention. We are working on his ground manners so he will be ready to be ridden when he is 2-3 years old. He lives in a stall by Willie and is turned out for exercise with Albert, our babysitter for colts.
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