As the racing world has come together to send our
collective prayers to one of the best horses in America, owner Ahmed Zayat has
worn his heart on Twitter (chronicled below) so that each of us could keep up with all the latest
on the daily ups and downs as Paynter has battled for his life. I would personally
like to thank him, and his son Justin, for the love and compassion they have
demonstrated through their continuous updates during this heart-wrenching
ordeal. To say that they have proven their love for Paynter seems a massive
understatement. Paynter’s many fans have responded in kind. Power up Paynter!
August 28 –
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 Paynter got sick
again, very high fever did ship yesterday from saratoga. Dr. Cheney attended to
him. We sent him to clinic 10 minutes away.
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 Very sad and nervous
that he got sick again , it happened again before he flies , always when Jim
leave him @JustinZayat @Midnightlute
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 Get well soon
Paynter! Say a prayer, he is special horse #crushed #praying #sad #he is very tough animal
@JustinZayat @Midnightlute
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 paynter update; he
is stable No significant improvements from early morning ..getwell Paynter #praying #specialcolt @JustinZayat @midnightlute
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @jayemesssam @JustinZayat @midnightlute thank you very much.
He is really sick and he is fighting hard #bighearted
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @MsVFAB thank you. We can all
use it. Very depressed and crushed, he is a strong and special colt @JustinZayat
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @ZayatPaynter @justinzayat @zipseatthetrack Same as the Morning.
Will is not good. He needs to improve.
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @WOOKIE318 @justinzayat you just set me off.
! It's very emotional. I sound like a cry baby. I guess I am! I am full of
faith and hope.
August 29 –
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 fever is still there
diarrhea still there, his feet are comfortable this morning .stable. only good
thing his attitude is better #pray
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 Paynter update; just
got this from Dr. Javsicas "he is eating fresh grass and more playful
" whatever works! @JustinZayat @Midnightlute
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @newspaper1974 thank you. We can use
all the prayers. Perk up Paynter!! @JustinZayat
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @ClaireNovak thank you. Yes tough
last two weeks bode then now Paynter! #hope
August 30 –
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 Wasn’t a goodnight
for Paynter yesterday! Keep praying #Fighting hard @justinzayat
@Midnightlue
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 Driving now to visit
Paynter with @justinzayat and Benjamin. The
drive is 3 hours to upstate NY. Will update in afternoon. #star #fighter
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @justinzayat will send update now,
as I am driving back from the clinic to NY.
Justin Zayat ?@JustinZayat @jazz3162 We are driving back
from Saratoga. Tough day. Very sad. We are very emotional. Our only console and
comfort pic.twitter.com/c0r8LYyH
Justin Zayat ?@JustinZayat Is the angle that is
attending paynter. She has not slept since Monday. An incredible professional
vet who has no stopped crying since we
Justin Zayat ?@JustinZayat Have been there. Dr.
Laura Javsicas. You can tell that she genuinely cares. She warned us that he
lost around 100+ pounds since Monday.
Justin Zayat ?@JustinZayat He has been an
unbelievable patient. Full of class and very easy to work with. He looked sad
to me and depressed. I can feel his body temp
Justin Zayat ?@JustinZayat And how high it is.
When I was touching him. His head was low down. Totally heartbreaking. I can
see Benjamin totally tearing and trying
Justin Zayat ?@JustinZayat To hold back his
tears. He is a brave and class horse but he is not the paynter I know. He still
has a high fever and diarrhea. On the
Justin Zayat ?@JustinZayat Positive side. His
feet are perfect no discomfort at all. He is in critical condition the next 24
hours are crucial. He needs to fight. I
Justin Zayat ?@JustinZayat Hope we gave him the
love and care and encouragement to do that. With all your good wishes and
prayers we will pull through that. Actually
Justin Zayat ?@JustinZayat As we were petting
and kissing him. He started looking at us with his sad eye kind of saying I
know you are here for me. Justin tried to feed
Justin Zayat ?@JustinZayat Him when we first
got in and he refused. After 2 hours he rubbed against Justin and was ready to
eat. As you would expect his appetite has
Justin Zayat ?@JustinZayat Been horrible. So he
started eating fresh grass from benjamins hand. As time went on. He for the
first time since Monday he went to his hay
Justin Zayat ?@JustinZayat Bin and Dr. Laura
was very happy since it was his first time eating hay since Monday. She had
been trying to give him treats he didn't want.
Justin Zayat ?@JustinZayat So I guess that is
kind of positive. Our main concern is that his white blood cells go up so the
infection and bacteria that are now in his
Justin Zayat ?@JustinZayat Colon and intestines
don't travel through his bloodstream and infect other organs. And his body
becomes septic. If that happens that is the
Justin Zayat ?@JustinZayat End of it. So again
next 24 hours are critical that this nightmare scenario doesn't happen. I am
very comforted that the best vets and equine
Justin Zayat ?@JustinZayat Care from all over
the country so please #pray this was dictated by @jazz3162 my dad as he is
driving. We are doing this for his fans #wecare
Justin Zayat ?@JustinZayat I wish everyone can
see the amazing tweets and support we are getting from all the paynter
fans.Thank you so much #PowerUpPaynter @jazz3162
August 31 –
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @deborahcarlino @justinzayat excatly Waiting on
his vets to report back. Perk up Paynter
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 Omg omg the power of
prayer. Please keep praying his white blood cell is 9000 which is 9X of what it
was. Good sign. Appetite improving cont
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 Best birthday gift.
Will send more updates as we get them today #PowerUpPaynter
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @justinzayat Paynter update: our
warrior is continuing to fight and fight hard. I can describe today as a good
day for Paynter. Thanks for
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @justinzayat for all your prayers
and good vibes you are sending to his team of vets. #PowerUpDrLauraJavsicas
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @justinzayat on the positive side.
His appetite is good. Not only is he eating fresh grass and hay but for the
first time he has eaten some
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 Greens. His complete
blood work is normal both the white blood cells and red blood cells.All enzymes
both liver and kidney are totally normal
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 His feet continue to
stay perfect. We changed the ice around them today and they were very happy
with how they looked. Now we put them back
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 For precautions. By
no means are we out of the woods yet but definitely we are feeling much better
today than yesterday. On the negative
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 Side his fever is
still there at 103. His diarrhea is there but better. His lungs are the same as
yesterday.We have started some antibiotics
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 Just to be
precautious that the bacteria that can travel through the bloodstream is not
fungus. We are hopeful next update will be around
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 5pm after we take
his blood work and new vital signs as well as an ultrasound on his lungs to see
if there is change from this morning.
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 It has been a great
12 hour turnaround. Please god let's keep heading in the right direction @justinzayat #star #warrior#keepgoingpaynter
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @justinzayat waiting on pins and
needles for Dr. Javsicas to call with results of ultra sound,blood tests and
other diagnostics. Update soon
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 I just got this from
Dr. Javsicas "All ok was just working on him. Eating grass. temp 101.3.
will call shortly." update to come soon
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @justinzayat I just got off the
phone with Dr. Javiscas VMD, DACVIM. very upbeat phone call. With a lot of
laughter and happiness. We do not
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @justinzayat want to get ahead of
ourselves here but Paynter continues to be stable/ improving from the morning.
His appetite is now pretty
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @justinzayat good. He has perked
up and is actually fighting with Laura which is the normal Paynter we know.
Very excited to hear that. His
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @justinzayat temp has broken. His
diarrhea has slowed down significantly. His lungs are the same as yesterday.
Bloodwork came perfect. Shows
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @justinzayat no sign of fungus
infection in his blood at this stage. All in all I will continue to take these
baby steps towards god willing
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @justinzayat a full recovery. #keepgoingpaynter #warrior #fighter#specialcolt being loved so much
by his fans.
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @justinzayat just a warning. We
will not have any updates Saturday morning until the evening. So don't get
nervous. #PowerUpPaynter
September 1 –
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @justinzayat Paynter update: he
continues to head in the right direction. All in all it has been another good
day keep your prayers coming
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @justinzayat we need a couple more
of these days. We have a long way to go BUT the major thing is his temp
continues to be normal 100.3
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @justinzayat all his bloodwork is
normal. Vital signs are good. He continues to have diherria. All organs and
feet are good. Only negative
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @justinzayat his appetite is not
as good as yesterday. But I will take that any day. We are hoping he Will perk
up tomorrow.#PowerUpPaynter
September 2 –
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat Paynter update: Our
angel Dr. Javiscas VMD, DACVIM. reports that Paynters temperature has been
normal. His White blood count is
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat normal. He is
brighter today. Still has diarrhea, his protein levels have dropped so we have
him more plasma last night and
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat it has improved this
morning. Appetite is fair. We are trying new foods.. We will update more later
today #keepfightingpaynter
Justin Zayat ?@JustinZayat Paynter heading in
right direction. Long way to go. As soon as his diarrhea improves we will take
him out to graze. @jazz3162
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 Paynter update; best
report we have had so far coming shortly, prayers must be working @JustinZayat #Laura my angel #fantasticjob
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 Paynter update: Our
warrior is being himself for the first time today. He is no longer timid with
Laura in his stall. @JustinZayat
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 In fact he was
fighting her as she tried to do an ultrasound on him. His appetite has
increased and his attitude is playful @JustinZayat
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 His temperature and
blood are both normal. His feet are perfect. It seems that Paynter has taken a
big step today. @JustinZayat
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 So all in all with
his improved attitude, demeanor, his normal blood work and chemistry I am
getting a huge sigh of relief. @JustinZayat
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 It's good to hear
that after Dr. Laura groomed him he rolled in his clean shavings like a normal
horse @JustinZayat
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 Our star Paynter is
responding to all your prayers and good wishes, all his vets are doing a
fantastic job! We are so blessed. @JustinZayat
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 POWER UP PAYNTER !!
THANK YOU DR LAURA JAVSICAS #angle #caring #brilliant @justinzayat
Bob Baffert ?@Midnightlute Paynter has to be
the most unbelievable horse I've seen fight for his life. Wow. Still hangin in
there
Bob Baffert ?@Midnightlute We always thought
Paynter was tough as nails. Let's keep prayin
September 3 –
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat Paynter update:
Doesn't look like a good morning, the vets are working through some issues, can
not take this emotional
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat rollercoaster. I am
mentally drained as well as Laura, poor paynter. I hope it resolves itself in
the next few hours. I will
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat report in detail when
I know all my facts.
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 This is insane and
surreal Bob Baffert and I were texting and discussing what's best for Paynter
as we were discussing. He sent me the
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 message. "omg
my dad just died" my sincere condolences to the Baffert family and to my
dear friend Bob on this sad news. RIP Mr. Baffert.
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat Paynter update:
Paynter continues to fight bravely his colitis. Today has been a tough day he
is giving us mixed signals while
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat his appetite has
improved and his temperature is normal. His blood work has been good. Today we
had to deal with new issues
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat that arised at the
first time. He has developed an infection where the catheter is placed and his
angel Laura was having a hard
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat time finding an
unswollen vain to insert it. It is important because this is where he gets his
nutrients medications. Other
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat other problem for the
first time. He has developed some clotting in his blood vains as a result of
low protein. We have been
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat treating him with
plasma. It has been an emotional tough day for Laura and myself as we are not
dealing with issues that apply
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat to comfort and pain.
We need to be very careful of how to deal with those serious issues. I
personally have ZERO tolerance for
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat the word suffering.
It is important that we give our warrior a chance to fight and battle his
illness but also keeping our eye
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat on our goal which is
to get him healthy and happy but not at any cost. Paynter has been good to all
of us and we need to treat
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat him with the love and
dignity that he deserves. Laura and I and all his vets and @Midnightlute are particularly
conscious of
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat of that. We once
again ask for your prayers as the next 24 hours will tell the tale please god
give me the strength and the
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat grace to do what's
right with my horse and to give my vets the wisdom to make the right calls. And
to bless Paynter with the
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat courage to fight this
very tough battle.#PowerUpPaynter
Justin Zayat ?@JustinZayat @jazz3162 crazy one day good.
Next day not good. I hope tomorrow is a good one. #ToughGame #keepfightingpaynter
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @HRTVJoanne @justinzayat thanks for your
comments we Believe fans and horse players are our partners , they need
Transparency in our sport.
September 4 –
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat Paynter update:
Paynter situation continues to get worse. He had a bad night and not such a
good morning. I have spent
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat significant time
speaking to his angel Dr. Laura as well as Dr. Mark Cheney and other renowned
vets all over the country..
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat Unfortunately we have
a very sick horse. who has developed serious complications in the last 24
hours. Other than fighting
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat bravely his colitis,
he continues to have Diarrhea as well as his protein blood level is very low.
we continue to give him
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat plasma to help him
out. His blood work continues to be good as well as his temp so on a
stand-alone basis he is fighting
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat bravely and hard the
colitis and we he continues to make some progress fighting that disease on the
other hand as I have
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat explained in my
tweets yesterday that he is developing a new issue about his veins being
swollen. a disease that is called
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat DIC which stands for
disseminated intravascular coagulopathy the most concerning news is as of last
night he started becoming
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat sore on his left foot
and was scared to turn around and walk on it.. unfortunately we only thought it
was some swelling and a
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat eczema but it has
worsened because today he has been diagnosed with our nightmare scenario of
laminitis it seems it is rapidly
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat progressing after
taking additoinal xrays of the foot and discussing with some foot experts. Dr.
Laura have found out that he
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat has developed it in 3
of his 4 legs, which is heartbreaking. Poor Paynter, i dont know how long hecan
fight this out so bravely
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat without having pain
and suffering. so far laura is very conscious of that and having his pain under
control. But we need to look
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat at all these
problems. My deep concern is that he if he is a healthy horse he can fight
laminitis since it is the beginning
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat but to be a sick
horse and fight all these issues all at once, it is asking for too much. We
need to be compassionate and
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat merciful and treat
our star with the respect and lovethat he deserves while giving him the best
chance in fighting for his life
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat please pray. those
are very detailed tweets. as i am at loss in whats the right thing to do here
but i will leave it up to his
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat caring and loving vet
to decide what are the right courses of action. please pray for pain free
paynter.
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat Paynter update: here
is what we are trying to do to help paynter fight his battle, it will take a
miracle but he is a fighter
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat Paynter had mild
signs of foot pain today and mild radiographic changes. We flew in Dr. Bryan
Fraley, an affiliate of the
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat Hagyard Equine Medical
Center to evaluate him this afternoon and placed casts to support his feet. He
was very good for the
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat procedure. His
appetite has been greatly improved today and the diarrhea is improving. We are
hopeful but are taking it day
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat by day and his
comfort is our first concern. Please pray the hardest you can. We still want to
give him the chance to fight it
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat as long as he is
telling us he wants to. #keepfightingpaynter #warrior
September 5 –
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 paynter update will
come shortly this has been a tough year its heartbreaking GOD has a plan I dont
understand it but I am a man of faith.
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 paynter morning
update will be out around 11.45am, speaking with alot of Vets, trying to get
all my facts correct @JustinZayat
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat Paynter morning update: We still have
Paynter in our lives for that we are blessed. Paynter continues to go through a
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat rollercoaster sickness with
significant complications. Ironically today he is having a decent day, he is
one tough horse!
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat It is admirable but heartbreaking. On
the positive side, he stays comfortable in his new cast fitting, unbelievably
so
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat that according to Dr. Laura says he is
actually walking around comfortably in them. What a star!! On the negative side
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat , he continues to fight his colitis
hard.His fever is higher today than we would want it.The protein levels
continue to be low.
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat . He still has diarrhea, but amazingly
enough his attitude is better and his appetite continues to improve.
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat He is fighting and we will keep
praying for him to fight as long as we are secsitive to his needs. Again, our
primary concern
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat is his comfort #star #warrior #whatatrooper#prayforpaynter
Justin Zayat ?@JustinZayat @jazz3162 Very thankful for every time I look at
my phone,twitter or Facebook I see unbelievably nice things written about
painter #truefans
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat Paynter update: Paynter continues to
amaze his vets by his resilience, class, charm, determination, what a horse.
Indeed he is
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat so special, Paynter has been walking
comfortably all day. This afternoon his diarrhea resolved and he passed formed
manure.
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat He was mildly uncomfortable when
defecating, which is not uncommon in horses with colitis as the diarrhea
resolves.
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat He has had an intermittent low grade
fever but his blood work continues to be normal. He continues to be treated
aggressively.
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat Please keep your good prayers and
energy coming our champ is fighting and fighting hard.
September 6 –
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @justinzayat Paynter update: Paynter was
comfortable overnight and has been eating well. He continues to pass soft
formed manure.
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @justinzayat He is walking very comfortably in the
stall. He continues to have low protein levels but his edema has improved
dramatically.
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 #PowerUpPaynter #warrior #keepfightingpaynter
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @justinzayat that was just a brief update on
paynters medical situation. On a personal basis. I've heard from numerous
people that it is
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @justinzayat impossible to beat laminitis
particularly while fighting colitis! It's a lethal combination but I have hope
because I know
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @Justinzayat that paynter is SPECIAL and will get
through this.
September 7 –
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @Anita_Xanax how sweet.You fans are really special
your love is being felt and all his vets are thankfulLet alone myself andfamily
#thankful
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 Paynter up @Justinzayat ; Paynter continues to gradually
improve. He is passing manure and eating . He remain comfortable in his casts
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 And walks freely around his stall. His fever
is under control. His protein levels have stabilized @Justinzayat #star #warrior #champion
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @MargaretCleme20 no. But improving. Will take one day
at a time. He is a champ!
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat
paynter up; our BIG boy countinue to show his class, he is fligthing hard,
stable this afternoon. he is much brighter and
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat hand it is hard to pull him away from
the grass and his special food that Dr. laura Javsicas has has got him. i am
happy
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat to have day like today. That’s good
news super roller coaster toughest horse in America have a nice weekend #star#champ #warrio
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @digid6 YES YES YES. Mark my words. His name
is PAYNTER. Power up @justinzayat
September 8 –
Justin Zayat ?@JustinZayat @jazz3162 Paynter update: Doing well. Protein
stable. Feet comfortable.Temp 101.3.We are stopping the iv antibiotic and will
monitor fevers.
Justin Zayat ?@JustinZayat @jazz3162 he is stable and comfortable.He has a
long way to go but this is a step in the right direction. He's fighting hard
Justin Zayat ?@JustinZayat @jazz3162 keep praying for OUR star. He can pull
through this!!#PowerUpPaynter
Justin Zayat ?@JustinZayat The great day when we bought Paynter and
Bodemeister on the same day.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNKcBzYGjrw&feature=g-all-u …
September 9 –
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat Paynter continues to improve gradually
today he is having a great day in fact he had an excellent weekend. He is
stable
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162@JustinZayat his temperature has been totally
normal for the last 36 hours. He is eating well. He likes his new grain
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat , his protein level is stable. His
Edema continues to gradually improve. His manure is soft, his feet are very
comfortable
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat . All in all a very positive and
upbeat report from his angel Dr. Laura. Paynter has served us notice, I WILL
BEAT THIS.
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat He is brave and courageous and total
class. He is a super horse, He is the toughest horse in America. #steelhorse
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat I think we have won the battle with
his colitis but we are still fighting the war.
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat Keep your prayer and good wishes the
champ will be back! #poweruppaynter
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @Wahoowa95 @JustinZayat another 10days ...
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @avatarsound @JustinZayat will report tommorow in details about
his battle with laminitis #will beat that one too
September 10 –
Justin Zayat ?@JustinZayat @jazz3162 Is about to give a very good paynter
update.. stay tuned!!! #PowerUpPaynter
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat Paynter Update: We continue to be
blessed by a special horse, he continues to defy the odds.
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat We have a happy horse today, no fever,
all blood work is good. He is comfortable stable and eating well.
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat His protein level is good all in all
looks like painter continues to turn the corner and winning his battle with his
colitis.
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat On his fight with his fight with his
laminitis, Let me explain more in detail…
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat Paynter has 3 of his legs with casts
to support his feet. He has no had any rotation at any point since the start of
his
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat his illness in any of his feet. None
of them have shown any sinking ever since the beginning of his diagnosis.
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat . It is fair to say that we caught a
very mild laminitis in the first stages. We have taken today for the first time
new sets
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat of x rays on his 3 feet since he has
been in the casts since last Sunday. Dr. Laura was extremely happy to see that
there was
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat no radiological changes from last week
in fact there has been much improvement from the way his feet looked before
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat being in the cast.So she feels very
hopeful and encouraged that if we continue to have comfortable feet
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat and we feel blessed that this
courageous Paynter, not only beaten colitis but he has a very good chance of
beating laminitis.
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat Miracles can happen; I am very
heartened and encouraged that not only Paynter will survive as a stallion but
in 10 days when
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat his casts are off. We can be in for a
surprise that we have a chance of seeing him back as a racehorse in 2013.
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat Please god answer our prayers. I feel
today like dancing and crying but this time out of happiness. #warrior #champ#special
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat #poweruppaynter I hope we didn't jump the gun!!!
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @co_pony @JustinZayat thats always a possiblity; the colt
will always come first ... he will tell us
Justin Zayat ?@JustinZayat @jazz3162 Just got news that Paynter went
outside to graze for his first time. Loved it
Justin Zayat ?@JustinZayat Here is a picture of OUR boy grazing
today.. #keepfightingpaynter@jazz3162 @Midnightlute http://yfrog.com/nvg3uddj
September 12 –
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat Paynter Update: Paynter continues to
take big strides towards a healthy recovery. He had another great day
yesterday.
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat No Fever, Blood work great, Feet
comfortable and walking sound on them.
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat Enjoying his new variety of goodies
and hay that he has been given. Went out again yesterday for grazing and play
time.
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat All in all Dr. Laura is very happy
with his progress. Paynter has an amazing desire to beat all odds
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat He continues to fight real hard and he
is winning. In fact, I am getting really upbeat about his total prognosis
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat for a full recovery. I was very happy
after my call with Dr. Larry Bramlage. We sent him x rays of Paynters feet
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat or his review and 2nd opinion. Our
conversation made me very hopeful. He confirmed to us what other vets have told
us
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat us that the x rays look great, that
there is no sign of rotation or separation or sinking in his feet in fact,
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat he was very encouraged and “pleasantly
surprised” by those images. He told me that he believed based on what he saw
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat that if the colt continues to improve
there is no reason why he shouldn’t return to a full recovery as a racehorse in
his
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 @JustinZayat opinion that he has all chances to
race again at top notch level. Continue to pray for a speedy recovery for the
peoples horse!
A.ZAYAT ?@jazz3162 #poweruppaynter #Warrior #fighter #letsdoitpaynter