A young horse which was found deserted and matted has been nursed again to full well being.
The filly, who has been known as Willow, was simply one-year-old when she was faraway from a standard in South Wales by the RSPCA after considerations have been raised for her welfare.
Little is understood about her previous, however it was clear she had little or no expertise of human contact earlier than being rescued.
She was transferred to the RSPCA’s equine centre in Dorrington and as soon as settled she was moved right into a centre for additional rehabilitation.
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She was then transferred into the care of the Blue Cross at Burford the place she wanted intensive work to assist her to get used to people and being dealt with.
Gradually she began to beat her fears and after six months of rehabilitation and coaching was introduced again to well being and despatched to one of many charity’s foster properties.
She has now been sorted by the Blue Cross for greater than 260 days, and is in search of a everlasting home.
Lauren Bush, rehoming coordinator at Blue Cross in Burford, mentioned: “When she first arrived in our care she was matted and wouldn’t come anywhere near us.
“It took us a few months to work with her to build her confidence in humans, but as she started to relax, we saw her personality starting to shine through.
“She started to enjoy being groomed, would be happy to approach us and loved some scratches.
“Now she can be caught normally and leads well for her age.
“She will happily stand for a groom and have her feet picked out and can see the vet and farrier.”
The group are initially in search of a home for Willow as a non-ridden companion, resulting from her age and coaching wants.
Ms Bush mentioned: “She’s a sweet, curious baby with lots of potential.
“We think she has the potential in the future, once she has settled, to be reassessed in a home to be a child’s lead reign pony as we think she should mature to around 12.2hh.
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“She will thrive in a set up with someone who has lots of time to give her and ideally living with other young ponies.
“She will be happy to live with mares or geldings and has lived out 24/7 but has been introduced to stabling for short periods with her friends.”
Christine McNeil, RSPCA Inspectorate National Equine, mentioned: “
“We are very grateful for the Blue Cross for their ongoing work in rehabilitating Willow and we’re delighted to hear she is now ready to find her forever home.”
For extra data, go to bluecross.org.uk
