Magic
Height: 15.0 (est)
Color/Breed: Palomino/Grade (DNA: 1st Arabian, 2nd Hanoverian, 3rd Turkoman)
DOB: 1994 (est)
Sex: Gelding
Adoption Fee: $450
Category: Companion
Color/Breed: Palomino/Grade (DNA: 1st Arabian, 2nd Hanoverian, 3rd Turkoman)
DOB: 1994 (est)
Sex: Gelding
Adoption Fee: $450
Category: Companion
This sweet guy was brought into AAE on January 24, 2014 after he and his companion were abandoned by their owner and found by a family member who reached out to AAE for assistance. Not only was Magic in poor condition, the family stated he had several sores all over his body, including a ruptured hernia that had been untreated for at least three years. During AAE's initial evaluation, there were three obviously neglected lesions, including a growth on his ear (about the diameter of a quarter), a large, dangling growth on his abdomen under his flank (about the size and shape of a large ginger root), and a painful looking growth on his sheath (about the size of a half-dollar). Upon vet examination, numerous additional growths were found under his skin in and around his flank, abdomen, and sheath areas. The growths were sampled for biopsy. (Images of these sores may be seen by clicking on the link below, but please be aware that they are graphic.)
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Magic's biopsy results indicated the growth on his sheath was a squamous cell carcinoma, and the others on his flank/abdominal areas and ear were sarcoids. The three worst lesions were removed, then treated with a chemo agent to reduce the risk of recurrence. Once Magic had gained a little weight and settled in, about 16 growths were surgically removed, including the tip of his ear.
In general, Magic recovered very well from surgery, and he rebounded from the scrawny, sickly guy he was. He is looking very healthy and feeling good. Magic has a ton of personality, and he is confident, yet sensitive. He has a very willing spirit, and he is a ton of fun to work with. Although he is a bit older, he will make a very fun project horse for an experienced handler/rider/trainer. Additionally, Magic’s person should know he may be prone to more sarcoids, and he/she should consider potential future treatment costs prior to adoption. He is current with vaccines, deworming, and hoof and dental care.
For more photos see his Facebook album here.
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Magic's biopsy results indicated the growth on his sheath was a squamous cell carcinoma, and the others on his flank/abdominal areas and ear were sarcoids. The three worst lesions were removed, then treated with a chemo agent to reduce the risk of recurrence. Once Magic had gained a little weight and settled in, about 16 growths were surgically removed, including the tip of his ear.
In general, Magic recovered very well from surgery, and he rebounded from the scrawny, sickly guy he was. He is looking very healthy and feeling good. Magic has a ton of personality, and he is confident, yet sensitive. He has a very willing spirit, and he is a ton of fun to work with. Although he is a bit older, he will make a very fun project horse for an experienced handler/rider/trainer. Additionally, Magic’s person should know he may be prone to more sarcoids, and he/she should consider potential future treatment costs prior to adoption. He is current with vaccines, deworming, and hoof and dental care.
For more photos see his Facebook album here.
