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I know this is totally random, and has nothing to do with SEO, but the company (SEONitro, LLC) just foot the majority of the bill to save this colt and get him the surgery he needed so he wouldn’t have to be put down! He is doing really well now and will be able to come home to us here at the ranch in the beginning of December.

Watch News10 at 11pm on Thursday, November 10th for a heartwarming wrap up of Lucky Pal’s journey.

Lucky Pal returned to Hunter Stallion Station on Wednesday, October 26th. His leg and other injuries are healing thanks to the team of vets who pitched in at the request of Dr. Hunter to perform his surgery and provide other services. Come by and visit!

On Oct. 18th Dr. Hunter, Dr. Galupo, Head Surgeon from UC Davis Veterinary Hospital, and the surgeon team at Pioneer Equine Hospital performed Lucky Pal’s procedure. They are optimistic that the plate now attached to his elbow will succeed in giving him full mobility.

Lucky Pal is responding so well that he is expected to return to the Hunter Stallion Station early next week where he will begin a long recovery process. He will be accepting visitors if you want to come by to offer encouragement (10163 Badger Creek Lane, Wilton)

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Lucky Pal’s Story…

A Palomino yearling was found along side the road in Wilton on October 10th, evidently hit by a car and left for dead.

Animal Control was called to pick up what they thought would be a deceased horse and a vet from Loomis was called to assist. Fortunately, News 10 reporter Duffy Kelly who was on the scene thought to call a local equine veterinarian in hopes the horse could be saved. Dr. Hunter arrived in just a few minutes and the rest of the story is a happy one.

Dr. Hunter found the young gelding in shock but able to be transported.

Watch the story unfold on video.

News 10 Reporter Duffy Kelly was very taken with this young gelding, which she later named “Lucky Pal Thank You Bob Hunter” – Lucky Pal for short. After being transported to the Hunter Stallion Station Equine Veterinarian Clinic in Wilton, Lucky Pal was on his feet and eating fine. Dr. Hunter started to coordinate his care, including obtaining generous donations of services from other vets in addition to his own. Authorities searched for the horse’s owner, but the seven day waiting period passed and no one came forward to claim the young gelding.

We don’t know how Lucky came to be in harms way, but his story has made people in the Central Valley aware of the plight of many horses who are being abandoned by owners who have fallen on hard economic times. Hunter Stallion Station wants horse owners to know that rescue organizations, such as the Grace Foundation of Northern California have taken in hundreds of horses and they need support from horse lovers who appreciate their good work.

Will keep you informed on Lucky’s progress on this page, and they thank everyone who has called in to check on his condition. He is in good hands at Hunter Stallion Station.