Wilk: Something Regal
When I look at her, I see nothing less than royalty. Regal’s presence exudes elegance, and there’s a certain majesty about her. Watching her run around the paddock, carefree and radiant, fills my heart with joy. As a broodmare, she’s as stunning as she is spirited. When our eyes meet, it feels like she’s smiling at me.
Regal has been with me for about six months now. Those months haven’t been without challenges, but perseverance and hard work have brought us through. When she first arrived, she had some loose manure—nothing too alarming. But by September, it had turned into persistent diarrhea.
The veterinarians came to the farm twice, perplexed by her condition. They treated her for worms and parasites, ensured she stayed hydrated, and we started her on Bio-Sponge. The treatment seemed to work, and after six weeks, her manure returned to normal. But just when I thought we’d solved the problem, the diarrhea returned.
Concerned, I took her to the vet for a thorough examination. They found sores in her mouth caused by dental issues, which the vet addressed beautifully. Labs were run, an ultrasound was performed, and thankfully, everything came back normal. Hoping the dental work was the solution, we returned home and restarted Bio-Sponge. But yet again, the loose manure persisted.
Finally, after much investigation, the vet diagnosed her with cryptosporidium, a condition he’d seen in a few other horses. For some reason, it had hit Regal harder than most. Over the next two weeks, she endured a course of very bitter pills, which she took like the champ she is. And now, her manure looks better than ever.
Seeing Regal feeling her best—running freely, full of life and energy—is a joy like no other. It’s taken an immense amount of care and attention to keep her clean and comfortable through this ordeal, but it’s all been worth it. When I see her racing across the paddock, her mane flowing, and that unmistakable smile in her eyes, I know we’ve conquered something together.
Regal isn’t just a horse—she’s a queen.