About STORM KIGER

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ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Storm Kiger is a 2003 son of Kiger Sombra and Desparado Del Applegate.</div> <div> Storm's first public appearance was at Kentucky Horse Park where he attended the Parade of Breeds to represent the Kiger Mustang Breed.</div> <div> <IMG SRC="699decf0.jpg" border=0 width="222" height="207" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" ><I><IMG SRC="71701ce0.jpg" border=0 width="257" height="206" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></I></FONT></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="638" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 19 WIDTH="214"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="214" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="202"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="19" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="202" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD 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times we never know what lengths we will go to when it pertains to our horses. This is the story about Storm Kiger.</div> <div> During one of the worst storms of 2003 our first Kiger foal was born. This foal, called Storm was in for a stormy first year. Little did we know what was in store for us and Storm. We were there to witness his birth and were very excited about his appearance and everything appeared normal. Storms dam, Desi produced no milk. We found colostrum for Storm and he again seemed to be doing fairly well for the next three days. Our lives drastically changed due to Storm being on a three hour feeding schedule. The first two days went well, then by day three Storm became sick. We had trouble waking him up at feed time. At times it took twenty minutes to wake him up. Larry would pick lifeless limp Storm up and stand him on his feet. As soon as he did this, Storm would wake up and begin to drink his milk. The prognosis did not look good. We decided if Storm made it through the night, we would take him to the University of TN animal hospital the following day. </div> <div> The following day we are on our way to U T Animal Hospital in a mini van with Storm stretched out in the back. Upon arrival the vet was ready for Storm. When the back of the van was opened, Storm was lying down nursing his bottle. The vets first words were, what a big baby. Storm weighted in at 103 pounds that day. Tests were run on Storm and the diagnosis was that he was born premature. Storms cartilage was still very soft, his coat was very fine and his lungs were not completely mature. The main problem was his umbilicus did not collapse after birth and bacteria invaded his body. Emergency surgery was performed to remove a cyst caused by the bacteria. Due to the spread of the bacteria, a second surgery was performed a few days later to remove another cyst, which almost invaded Storms liver. A stint was inserted in the surgery site to allow drainage. He spent the first two weeks of his life in the animal hospital. The vets and assistants loved him. Many comments were made about how different Storm was compared to other foals in the hospital at the time. </div> <div> After two weeks Storm was allowed to come home, but required much care, which included medications, stall rest, and constantly changing and repairing his bandages. With all the headaches we went through, we were very pleased with Storms progress and having him back home, but we found out this wasnt the end of Storms trying times. Within a few weeks after the last surgery, stitches and staples were removed and in a few days we noticed a small hernia in the surgery site. Evidentially the incision did not heal properly so Storm had a hole in his abdomen. Within a few more weeks the hole had gotten large enough to insert three fingers in. Storms body fat and part of his colon was hanging inside the protrusion. It was about the size of a baseball. We were advised by the surgeon to wait three months for a fibrous ring to grow around the edge of Storms hernia to allow stitches to hold. Surgery was scheduled and Storm was once again operated on. We went through the same routine after surgery at home with stall rest, medications, and bandages. Within a few weeks after surgery staples and stitches were removed. We thought this was the end but we were wrong again. The surgery site did not heal properly and Storm had a small hernia. We talked with the surgeon and decided to postpone surgery for several months unless the hernia enlarged. Seven months later Storm was scheduled for surgery. The extended time allowed the hernia to toughen more than the previous two times. We turned Storm out with the other horses during the seven months. Because of exercise the hernia became even smaller as Storms stomach muscles strengthened. </div> <div> On April 7<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> Storm was admitted to UT Animal Hospital to repair his small hernia and for castration. The surgeons painstakingly sewed each layer of tissue separately this time to insure success. On the 9<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> Storm came home and is doing great! The incision site is looking good. No bandages were needed. The swelling from castration was minimal. Storm is assigned to stall rest for eight weeks. We are assigned to hand walk him a few times each day. We received a letter from UT Animal hospital telling us what a pleasure it was to work with Storm. This has been a learning experience and a financial shock, but we think Storm is well worth it. Now maybe life can get back to semi normal around here. </div> <div> One last note. The UT surgeons and aids made comments about Storm being one of the toughest horses they have seen.</div> <div> Watch out for Storm Kiger in 2005! Theres a storm brewing in the Eastern states and it's promotion bound! </div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="69d97fc0.jpg" border=0 width="407" height="252" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <bR> <div> At age two, Storm has started his training in harness.  </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <I><IMG SRC="71406c50.jpg" border=0 width="262" height="197" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></I><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Andy" >                   <IMG SRC="69626c10.jpg" border=0 width="294" height="193" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></FONT></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>