11/01/2026
We sadly share that our sweet Silvie passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026. Silvie (Silver Saw Bones), was a 23 year old bay Quarter Horse mare. She joined us here at Danada in April 2015 and quickly won the hearts of many with her kind spirit and affectionate nature. She was diagnosed with EPM (Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis), a progressive neurological affliction, which caused her to be unsteady and have great difficulty with simply standing and walking. Her condition was additionally compromised with painful and persistent abscesses in her back hooves, which is often seen in horses with EPM. There was an all-hands effort by Danada staff and volunteers, mixed with a heavy dose of love, while our team of veterinarians and farriers offered treatments, medications, concern and care.
Unfortunately, we saw little to no change in her condition over the last six weeks. When hope faded for a recovery, the difficult decision was made to say goodbye. We honor the trust our horses give us and know this was the right decision for Silvie. Our hearts our heavy and we will all miss her- especially her best friend Austin. 💔
