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Albert was purchased from a horse auction in deplorable condition.
An uncaring, ignorant owner allowed this poor creature to whither away to skin and bones and then sent him to an auction. When Albert came to LCR he was approximately 700 pounds underweight. Sadly our society has come to see the lives of animals as dispensable.

Albert was so thin and weak that when he would lie down to roll or rest he could not get up without help. LCR put forth a plea of desperation and volunteers came to help. Albert was lifted to his feet by a crude harness and front-end loader. This scenario was repeated four times before we were able to creatively build him a straight standing stall. We also developed a sling to keep him from lying down. It caused no pain or pressure around his middle, but it deterred his desire to lie down. Albert had blood work done and was treated for worms. The results of the blood work showed no detectable ailments other than neglect and severe malnourishment. His intravenous electrolyte, amino acid, vitamin, and mineral treatments were able to be discontinued. Albert loved attention, and learned to eat and enjoy apples.

Albert was put on a regimen of high fat, good quality hay and grain, and oral supplements. He needed to be hand walked and supervised at all times so he did not lie down again until he was strong enough to hopefully stand up on his own. The sling worked well but since Albert, we have learned from Bob Silva and the Massachusetts SPCA that there already is available a safe and effective harness. To purchase the correct one with quick releases and all the necessary attachments, we would need to raise $5000. LCR would like to outfit a Horse Ambulance in the near future and this type of harness would work extremely well in the ambulance. We are also not opposed to the idea of having a harness specifically created for LCR at a lower cost. If there is anyone who could assist us in this venture, Please Call Today!



Albert seemed to be healing... we thought he was getting better. His eyes were brighter and he appeared to be happier but then his health started to deteriorate. He developed slight diarrhea and in less than 2 days the diarrhea became worse. Albert was being treated with Gastro Coat horsy Pepto), but it was not helping although he was still eating well and showing no signs of major discomfort. Then the dreadful day came...on a Tuesday night at midnight I gave him a handful of grain, a pat on the head, and a kiss on the nose and then I asked him "What can I do to make you feel better?". He seemed so content when I left him that evening...How could I have known it would be the last time I would see Albert alive. The next day on a Wednesday morning, at 7:00 am I found him...apparently he had died in his sleep during the night.

Since Last Chance Ranch is dedicated to the horses and the educational exposure we receive from them, we decided to perform a necropsy (horse autopsy). In death Albert taught us much. We discovered Albert's death could have been prevented but unfortunately not by Last Chance Ranch. The necropsy showed that a ruptured ulcer in his bowel had caused his death. This condition was most likely due to prolonged stress. Albert worked very hard most of his life doing his job to the best of his ability even though he saw relief in sight. More than likely he was dedicated to the unscrupulous people who owned him before he came to LCR.

Many horses go through stressful times in their lives, but proper care and management can prevent unnecessary harm to their physical well being. When a horse has gone so long with ulcers in it's bowel, there is a treatment, but the unduly high cost of the medication makes it almost impossible for the average horse owner to undertake. At the present time it costs $50.00 per day to treat ulcers in horses and this medication must be administered for 30 days. Remember, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure", so be nice to fellow friends, horses and all animals. Keep them from stress; they need a day off too.



Albert we loved you as much as any and we're sorry your stay with us was so short. We all at LCR and all who came to your aid at time of need will truly miss you.

Thank you all who knew, lifted, cared for
and helped Albert:

  • Lori and family
  • Beth, Bob, & Alexis
  • Carol
  • Marilynn & Ashley
  • Carla
  • All the vets at Quakertown
  • Linda & Ron Briel (The Balancing Touch)
  • Gordon & Cheryl Allem
  • Bill Hager
  • Debbie Dimmig & Kendall
  • Robyn & John
  • Diana
  • The Cable crew
  • Ryan
  • And the rest…