06/10/2026
Updates being added at the bottom of post.
Please Keep Doolin in Your Prayers ❤️
Today we experienced a heartbreaking and terrifying emergency involving one of the most special horses at Singing Grace Ranch, Doolin.
Doolin was found down in the pond and struggling to keep his head above water. After an intense rescue effort, he was finally pulled out and is being transported now for emergency veterinary care at Oakridge Equine Hospital.
The veterinary team believes he may have aspirated water and is dealing with significant muscle stress and other complications from the ordeal. While we are hopeful, the next several hours will be critical.
For those who know Doolin, you know he is so much more than just a horse. He is an integral part of our ranch family and has touched countless lives through the years. Doolin has been a trusted partner to many of our special needs riders, offering patience, confidence, comfort, and connection when they needed it most. He has helped riders overcome fears, celebrate milestones, and experience the incredible healing power of horses.
The impact Doolin has made on our ranch and in the lives of the people he serves is impossible to measure. He is deeply loved by our riders, volunteers, visitors, and everyone who has had the privilege of knowing him.
We are asking for your prayers, positive thoughts, and healing energy as he fights through this.
If you feel led to help with Doolin’s medical expenses, donations can be made directly to Oakridge Equine Hospital on his behalf. Every contribution, no matter the size, is greatly appreciated and will go directly toward his care.
Please also pray for Terry, as she bravely held his head above water for over an hour and a half while waiting for help. Her love for her animals goes above and beyond.
Thank you for standing with Doolin and our ranch family during this difficult time. We will continue to share updates as we learn more.
https://www.oakridgevet.com/
Update 6/9 11PM:
Already has pneumonia started, and is impacted- so start of colic also, his lactic acid is off charts and every muscle is spasming , Also treating for botchalism which could very well could be from the hay in the burn pile. Estimate is $4000 which we will somehow have to figure out.
My heart is breaking he has everything going against him and my others are at risk too. PLEASE IF YOU CAN HELP call Oakridge and donate to his care, this will more than wipe out our entire SGR account. They open at 8am 405-359-5002 under Singing Grace Ranch and for Doolin. I will update as soon as I talk to the Dr tomorrow
Update 6/10 11AM:
He’s made it through the night, the vet said he’s more bright, but still super unsteady in his back end. They started the plasma treatment for botulism. Thank you all for your continued prayers ❤️
Update 6/10 6PM:
He has had some improvements, along with a few setbacks. The good news is that he can now eat and swallow on his own. ❤️
One concern today was that Doolin was unable to urinate, so the veterinary team placed a catheter to help him. Dr. Gonzales said Doolin became distressed when he couldn’t urinate, but he is much more comfortable now.
Another encouraging moment came when Doolin laid down. The doctor was concerned that if he went down, he might not be able to get back up. They monitored him closely and allowed him to rest for about two hours and Doolin got himself back up! That was a huge win.
The biggest challenge remains the same: he is still very unsteady in his hind end, and unfortunately there has not yet been improvement in that area. Dr. Gonzales feels that right now, time is what Doolin needs most.
Please continue to keep Doolin in your prayers. He’s trying so hard. Every prayer, positive thought, and word of encouragement means the world to us ❤️
Update 6/11 7AM:
Just got off the phone with Dr. G, and Doolin is maintaining eating and swallowing, they did bloodwork and his elevated kidney levels have gone down, but his muscle enzymes are still through the roof, no improvement in hind end, urine has been a dark reddish color but is slowly becoming a normal color, keeping him on fluids because of the muscle enzymes and trying to take the catheter out this afternoon to see if he can go on his own.
Update 6/11 5PM:
A little less unstable in his hind end! He appears to be peeing on his own but the doc hasn’t caught him in the act yet but he is very encouraged by his improvement! They will check enzymes tomorrow. Thank you all for your continued prayers!
UPDATE 6/12 am
Doolin has been down since 3am, they have tried everything to get him up and he just can’t. We are heading to see him and pray over him and encourage our sweet sweet boy to please get up. If he cannot we will have to make the devastating decision. I feel like this is just one big terrible nightmare I need to wake up from.
