New start for Shetland pony found with hooves resembling ‘Aladdin’s slippers’
The eight-year-old gelding, found to be suffering from laminitis, was rescued in February
The eight-year-old gelding, found to be suffering from laminitis, was rescued in February
The mare arrived at the charity as a yearling in 2004 as part of a group of 16 feral youngsters
HorseWorld equine welfare manager Sarah Hollister said Lolly behaved like a ‘super-sized superstar’ for the proceedure
“Every step he took would have caused the rug to move across his open, infected wounds. He’s clearly been in a lot of pain for a long time’
As visitor centres remain closed and many vital fundraisers cancelled, charities are continuing to look at alternative methods to raise money
‘Lolly had been making good progress learning how to load ready to go to the hospital. However, with the latest guidelines this has had to go on hold’
‘The transformations we have seen in these young people during their time with the programme has been remarkable’
The courses help vulnerable young people from aged five upwards who have social, emotional, mental health or learning needs
‘He’s a fantastic ridden pony on the lead rein but needs a competent small rider to further his education’
'Why was such a low value placed on these beautiful animals?’
During his career Redland served at the Bristol riots, at the Royal Bath and West Show, Glastonbury Festival and the London 2012 Olympics
“No owner ever came forward to try to claim her or to explain why they’d left their horse in such a dangerous place and in such poor condition"
The mare, who was rescued from horrific conditions last autumn, has given birth to a healthy filly
The youngster, who was found in a ditch at just three days old, will receive one-to-one handling and attention at his temporary loan home
“Redland has been a very faithful, reliable police horse and is loved by every member of staff and adored by every member of the public that he has met"
“The environment resembled a waste ground, littered with rubbish, gas canisters and even upturned cars”
The two horses were found straying on a road in Bristol
A five-month-old foal is recovering after being saved from a muddy ditch by equestrian charity HorseWorld