Shydob's Quest

Athena is an eight year old Belgian Appaloosa Cross. She stands 15.2hh and is the friendliest mare I've seen in a long time. She is very willing to be alone with you. She loves it when you give her treats. She even knickers to get another treat. She is almost a pocket pooch, a little too big to be one, but I'm sure if I let her she would try and jump in my pocket. 

Athena is the kind of horse that even if you are a little nervous she will show you how gentle a horse can be. Athena has so much character and an A+ personality that she can make anyone love horses. 

Athena is limited to things she can do as she has heaves. So it all depends on what time of the year it is with her. When she first came to me she had a bad cough and wheezing. I gave her some Zev which has helped her out. 

Right now she is on pasture and her breathing is normal but Athena will always have heaves now. There is no cure for it yet, but veterinary science has come a long way with effective treatments. Mercifully, it is no longer an end all for a horse as Athena deserves to live in comfort and contentment and I continue to hope that some day there will be an effective cure for her disease. 

Thank you Athena for coming into my life