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RECOVERED! Two Mares - Maggie (2/27/08), Grey Arabian, and Dharma (2/26/08) (PREGNANT), Bay Morgan - stolen Jan. 26, 2008 - Stillwater, OK
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From: morab76@aol.com
To: acknetpossevol@aol.com; IdahoNC@aol.com
Sent: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 12:04 am
Subject: Maggie and Dharma (Oklahoma) ARE BOTH HOME !!!!
Angela and Debi,
Maggie and Dharma are both home. I can't thank you enough, but I can offer you my help whenever it is needed. I am so numb right now, I don't now which way I am going. Both mares require round the clock care, and you will hear a single complaint about it. I am so blessed to have them home. I owe them the world for what they do for me. Feel free to release any or all of the following information.
Thank you,
Lynne Neveu
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Print flyer for Maggie & Dharma
Below is the result of your feedback form. It was submitted by (Morab76@aol.com) on Friday, February 01, 2008 at 1:07:05
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email: Morab76@aol.com
certify: yes
Submitted By: Lynne Neveu
owners name: Lynne Neveu
city: Stillwater
county: Payne County
state: OK
country: USA
zip: 74075
home phone: 580-402-1221
work phone: 580-402-1221
other phone: 580-402-1221
Number horses: 2
tack report: No
trailer report: No
theft date: January 26, 2008
location: Stillwater, Oklahoma
how missing: While the owner was away, someone drove onto the property and loaded the two horses into a trailer. There was evidence on the ground of trailer tracks and some scrambling in the area of the gate. The fence was not cut. They used two halters and leadlines of mine from the tack room, as well as some grain. The gate was shut properly after they left.
First horse: DC Magnums Dawn
barn name: Maggie
breed: Arabian
color: Grey
age: 12 years
Date of Birth: March 16, 1996
Gender: Mare
weight: 850 lbs
height: 15.0 hands
markings: Side-by-side double cowlick/sworl on forehead; three-inch long horizontal dent on left rear buttock
skills: Hunter under saddle, trail; western pleasure; Maggie is trained to saddle
microchip: No
registered: Yes, Arabian Horse Association
picture: Yes
second horse name: Double Crown Lonesome Dov
barn name: Dharma
breed: Morgan
color: Bay
age: 8 years
Date of Birth: February 5, 2008
Gender: Mare
weight: 925 lbs
height: 14.3 hands
markings: Several-inch long horizontal scar on front of left hock - hair grows differently there; Spirited mare; Pregnant and due early March
other info: Dharma is pregnant and due in early March. She has already started to bag up.
skills: Trail; English; Hunter under saddle
microchip: No
registered: Yes, American Morgan Horse Association
picture: Yes
reward: No
Agency Report Date: January 26, 2008
Agency Case No: 2008-01-89
Agency Name: Payne County Sheriff's Dept. 
Officer Name: Deputy Darren Hooten
Agency Address: 606 S. Husband, Rm. 106
Agency City: Stillwater
Agency County: Payne
Agency State: OK
Agency country: USA
Agency Zip: 74074
Agency Phone: 405-372-4522
do agree: yes
DHARMA
Dharma was found last Monday, Feb. 18, 23 days after being stolen. She was found 2 hours away from me at the Bristow Horse Sale, where 250 to 300 head of horses are sold every other Monday BY THE POUND. 90% of the horses at the sale end up crossing the border into Mexico. And, yes, the sheriff's have the name of the consignor. Shortly after the sale, Dharma was brought to OSU for full exam, including evaluating extreme lameness in her rt. front. She was sucked up in the gut like a greyhound, the skin on her neck stuck up like a tent when pulled, and there were no gut sounds present. Her breathing was labored and she was said to have lost the foal. They ultrasounded her abdomen and the most wonderful sight in the world came onto the screen - the baby's heartbeat, and it was strong (107). Everyone was shocked.
Unfortunately for Dharma, she had an injury to the tendon in her right front - the fluid drawn from the tendon sheath was cloudy, the pastern and lower cannon was swollen significantly, and she was dead lame on the leg. It wasn't long after seeing the baby's heart on ultrasound that it was decided she needed surgery, and they felt it an almost certainty the foal would not make it through, and she would probably lose it within a few days. Due to the nature of the injury, euthanasia was the only other option. She remained in ICU for several days and required intensive treatment while there. The day following surgery, the student assigned to Dharma called me and said everyone was laughing during the liver biopsy (her enzymes were markedly increased on her blood work) because the baby was going nuts inside and managed to kick at everyone. I bet he was reveling in Mom actually being fully hydrated and having good groceries on board. She had some setbacks along the way, but the baby always remained strong. She was always on her best behavior.
We weighed Dharma on the way out of the clinic, and she gained more than 90 lbs during her 7-day stay. Another nice surprise is that she has started to bag up significantly, so there is only a few weeks left before I will meet Spider, the little miracle foal. She could easily gain another 100 lbs. She has some significant management issues right now as well, and will be on stall rest for the next month, at least. I am in disbelief as I look at my girl contentedly munching on her hay in a deep bed of straw. It feels like years since she has been home.
MAGGIE
Yesterday morning, Feb. 27, I went into Enid (about 90 miles from home), to attend a stock show with a friend. We decided to drive around town and went down a dirt road near the show. Standing next to a row of round bales was a skinny grey mare wearing a rope halter with a lead dragging on the ground. My best friend was with me, and the mare was unmistakeably Maggie.
Several hours later, the mare was caught and we went over to identify her. Two people said it wasn't Maggie because the mare was a darker grey and appeared young. My friend responded that the mare had had been spray painted, since the coat had a sticky texture and the "pattern" did not make sense (pitch black on the inside of the hind legs, yet light grey on the outside). The other two said she was absolutely wrong, until my friend showed them her hand which was now black, and they saw their own hands were covered in the black paint/dye.
Eventually Maggie was loaded into the trailer by Animal Control and taken to their facility until the DA could make the decision to hand her over to me. After a 7 hour ordeal, Maggie was officially handed over to me and we made our way to OSU.
At OSU, Maggie was weighed and her 250+ weight loss was documented. She has multiple superficial abrasions on all four of her legs as well as around her neck and girth area. It was apparent she had been ridden into the ground. Her front toes are squared off from what appears to be excessive pawing. Her legs were covered in mud. She has increased digital pulse, but hoof testers were used and there was no reaction (yeah!) She is very weakened and was not tracking correctly. She is neurological in her rear, but they are holding off on additional testing (EPM, Wobbler's, etc.) until she has had a few days to gain some strength. It will take months to get anywhere near where she was at before she was taken. I will let the pictures speak for themselves.
I will never, ever understand why people do this to each other; it is beyond my comprehension why they did this to Dharma and Maggie. And another horse person at that. Like I say time and time again . . . do what you want to me, but don't dare hurt my horses.
Every injury documented on these horses is also documented as occurring while they were in the hands of the person who stole them. Additionally, I have photos of both mares from one week before they were taken, and both OSU and the investigating Deputy are familiar with the condition I keep my horses in (fairly fleshy, I like to call it!). You will never, ever find any folks who are more professional, caring, dedicated and motivated than the Payne County sheriffs and the Okla. State equine veterinarians, techs, staff and students.
From: morab76@aol.com
To: acknetpossevol@aol.com; IdahoNC@aol.com
Sent: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 12:16 am
Subject: Maggie pictures
Here are a few pictures of Maggie during and following the recovery. Also, if you would like to contact Deputy Hooten, he would love to hear from you and would appreciate any help he can receive. He has been an absolute God send for me and these two girls. You will never meet a more dedicated law enforcement individual. He is a class act and I don't believe there is anyone more motivated than he is.
Thanks again for everything you have done for me, Maggie, Dharma, and the little one who we will meet in time!
Lynne Neveu
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