Bridgit is doing very well! She’s no longer on the nebulizer, and her respiration is within a healthy range. That said, when she plays hard or is pushed, her breathing rate does increase — but it settles back to normal with time.
We’re not riding her yet. The next step will be carefully introducing more activity and watching how well her breathing stays steady, or how quickly it returns to normal when more is asked of her.
She should live outdoors rather than in a dusty, enclosed environment. Her hay needs to be watered down, and high-quality, low-dust hay is a must. If smoke or seasonal allergies cause her respiration to increase, she may need occasional nebulizer support going forward.
Overall, she’s on the right track — we just need to manage her environment thoughtfully so she can continue to thrive.
She remains one of the sweetest horses to ever come into SAFE. She loves people, being groomed, and being walked around the property or out on the trails. She absolutely loves other horses and very much wants both a human and horse family of her own.
Right now, she is ready for a companion home. If she proves comfortably rideable, that will be a wonderful bonus. The ideal adopter will be happy to have her primarily as a companion, with the possibility of light, occasional riding if her breathing continues to stay strong. Over time, if she maintains good respiratory recovery, she may very well become a lovely light trail horse.
However, she should not go to a home that requires her to be a riding horse. Her health and long-term comfort have to come first.
