On April 22, WASART responded to a call for a horse named Zuri who had been found cast in her stall. The owner reached out for help, and our team mobilized.
Upon arrival, responders found Zuri down against the stall wall, unable to get her feet beneath her. With limited space and a small initial team, we focused first on repositioning her safely. Using wide webbing straps placed carefully beneath her body, responders worked together—alongside her veterinarian—to gently move Zuri away from the wall so she could be rolled onto her other side.
Once repositioned, the team worked to restore circulation by massaging and moving her limbs while the veterinarian provided medical support. After giving her time to recover, Zuri was encouraged to stand.
And she did.
With some initial instability, Zuri found her footing and remained standing with light support. Soon after, she was able to walk out into the paddock, where she continued to regain strength — taking steps, eating, and steadily improving.
By the time the team cleared the scene, Zuri was up, moving, and under the continued care of her veterinarian and owner.
It was a true team effort to help Zuri get back on her feet, and we’re grateful we could be there to support both her and her owner.
WASART at the Vertical World Spring Jam