Hello, My Name is Hank.

My name is Hank and I have quite a story to tell. I was an Amish workhorse that was dumped at auction with an eye "injury." The "injury" turned out to be an advanced case of squamous cell carcinoma that had obliterated my right eye and needed to be removed. The folks at CDHR then found a second tumor on the cornea of my left eye. When it was determined I would need surgery to remove the tumor, I was brought to Tufts Equine Medical Center and had the tumor removed. My left eye was saved. ♥️ But this is not a sad story. Cancer was not going to take me down. I received the best medical care from our amazing corp of volunteers. I was cared for and loved. 24/7. I fought a hard battle and our volunteers refused to give up fighting for my left eye. And I healed. Both physically and emotionally. I am now cancer-free, with no evidence of disease. I’ve come full circle from a sick, abused horse to the leader of shenanigans in my paddock. To know me is to love me!

Handsome Hank
Age: 19 +/-
Height: 16.3hh
Breed: Belgian Gelding

Rescued:: 2/26/2018 New Holland Auction in PA~we were told he had been bumped with a gate but he really had an advanced case of squamous cell carcinoma in his right eye and a tumor in his left.

Breed: Belgian

Gender: Gelding

Height: 16.3

Age: 19ish

Blanket: 88”

Hooves: Front shoes, sedation for farrier, does not pick up hooves for picking

Health & Care: Right eye removed due to squamous cell carcinoma. A second tumor was found and removed from his left eye. Hank wears a special mask, whether sunny or cloudy, to protect his left eye from UV light. Hank is cancer-free with no evidence of disease. Requires daily Previcox (anti-inflammatory) for hoof pain. Hoof supplement recommended. Enucleated right eye, fungal growths on back right side and chest

Special Needs: Hank arrived petrified and in extreme pain. It took a long time to build his trust. He now is doing great but we have not been successful with daily hoof care.

Crossties: Yes

Hosing: Yes

Grain: Sentinel Senior SR

Hay: 1st Cut

Supplements: Hoof, joint, gut

Daily Medications: Metronidazole as needed for diarrhea, EquiShield CK Salve as needed on fungal growths

Available: Yes

Suitable For: An experienced, patient, soft yet confident person. Someone to earn his trust and find what he may enjoy most. Not currently in training.

Enjoys: Hank never turns down a meal and loves scratches.

Working On: Trusting people to touch his legs and work with his hooves. Being confident in new situations and surroundings.

SPONSOR HANK

ADOPTION APPLICATION

Hank’s care, in part, is supported by the generous donations from these CDHR supporters: