GM,
Thanks for answering my plea. I think I didn't state the situation clearly because I was having such difficulty with this darn internet server and was really rushing around. I gave the mare Arnica because I figured there had to be some trauma for her to end up on the ground in agony. Her temp was 102, not terribly high since 100.5 is normal. I actually thought of Camphor because it was in my mind from other recommendations you have made and had it with me. But I was of the impression an elevated temp and other vitals seeming OK....that it would be best to go with the Arn.

It's so nice of you to take the time to help. I feel so badly because no one seems to be attending the mare. She's just lying there alone in the field in pain. I had to find water to dampen her mouth, take the blankets to cover her and then go back to take them off today. No one is even staying with her. I did for as long as I could today and last night but haven't the time to stay through the night again. I suggested they have her put to sleep and hope they do so soon. Horses can't stay down very long without everything giving out. So far they are refusing to have her euthanized. I'm sorry to have taken your time for this and will return tonight and do as you suggest. Today, her breath was like fermented grass, area around lips quivering. Her mouth is completely dried out and her tongue is hanging out. Her only response was when I rubbed her belly (hard to tell if bloated because they always look swollen when down) and she pulled her head and shoulders up a bit. She had another bowl movement while lying there and it looked quite normal. Horses have a hard time urinating when down and I saw no evidence that she had. Her breathing was very hard, deep and loud. GM I do so appreciate your help and wish the people who "own" her would do as much as you have for the mare. The vet went there two times today to tell the owners they could ship her to the University Vet School and begin treatment for botulism (which is what he thinks is the problem) that would run upwards of $7000 plus the transportation costs for an ambulance. Or he can begin treatment with IV use of DMSO which will run about $700. They have refused both and he tried to convince them to put her down. They just won't do anything.

onebabykitty and Mselle,
Thanks very much for your nice thoughts. I will tell the mare someone cared for her and sent their good wishes. I feel at a loss because I know someone should be with her all the time and since she isn't here on my farm, I just can't spend as much time with her as she should have. Just can't understand them sitting in the house while she is out there in the field. They had a hole dug right next to where she's lying but won't have her put down. I was so upset when I saw the hole. If a miracle did happen and she stood up, she would fall in it. They are going to let her just lie there and die. If I had anything to me, I'd go shoot her. It is nice to hear from good people because I'm not feeling too good about people right now.......thank you both.