04/23/2026
Bella made the trip to Equine Clinic yesterday for a lameness evaluation, as we’ve noticed some physical changes as she’s getting older (she’s 20 this year!).
Bella is a valued member of our herd, carrying some of our most vulnerable riders. She tolerates sidewalkers, our lift, toys—you name it. We’ve talked before about why older horses are such a good fit for our program, and she’s a great example of that. Part of that deal is maintenance. You get the experience, the steadiness, the “been there, done that”… but it also means a more consistent level of care and expense to keep them feeling good and able to do their jobs.
This is what that actually looks like in real numbers:
A farm call + exam runs about $200–$300, diagnostics like x-rays, bloodwork and ultrasound add another $400–$600+, and if a horse needs ongoing maintenance (like joint injections, medications or similar), that can be another $500–$1,000 or more annually depending on what’s needed.
Our horses rely on supporters like you to help us provide the level of veterinary care and maintenance they deserve.
If you want to be part of that, here’s the link:
https://givebutter.com/ud9gZB
