20 yr old Tennessee Walker Gelding

In Rehabilitation
Dakota was surrendered to the rescue in February 2023. He arrived underweight and with a serious infection, although the drainage that we thought was due to a probable sinus condition was caused in part by an oronasal fistula, or hole between his oral cavity and his nasal passage, that was a result of an abscessed tooth that ate away at his jawbone. Dakota went to the NC State Veterinary Hospital for a CT scan and a surgery to clean out his sinuses and pack the fistula/hole to temporarily seal it. Dakota has been recovering well from his procedure, and we are eager to have him back at the farm!
Dakota
Dakota, Feb 2023
Dakota, Feb 2023
Dakota, Feb 2023
Dakota, a black gelding, viewed from the side to show his body condition.
Dakota at intake, Feb. 2023
Dakota, a black gelding, viewed from the side to show the state of his topline and ribs.
Dakota at intake, Feb. 2023
Dakota with his head turned over his shoulder, viewed from the side.
Dakota at intake, Feb, 2023.
Dakota's hooves at intake, which are cracked and in need of a trim.
Dakota's hooves at intake, Feb. 2023.
Interested in adoption? Find adoption information here or contact our adoption coordinator through the link below. 
Dakota has sponsors! Thank you Deborah, Dolores, and Gary!
Interested in sponsorship? Find more information here or visit the link below. Thank you!