South West Equine Protection is a registered charity based on Dartmoor. We respond to wild pony emergency callouts on Dartmoor and Bodmin moors. Donations from the public enable us to respond to callouts and get veterinary help for ponies in distress. All the "wild" ponies on the moors are owned, but sadly many owners try to avoid their duty of care...
Monday, 17 October 2011
Concerned Golfer Calls SWEP
We received a call from a concerned golfer from Yelverton golf course in regards to a grey mare who had a plastic gutter cover stuck around her hind leg, just above the hoof. A welfare officer went to meet the gentleman who took them to the area the pony was last seen. The welfare officer eventually located the pony and took photos of the plastic, which was very tight and had started to cut into the skin. She was showing signs of distress as she would not put any weight on the leg, she was holding the leg up and walking with a very obvious limp.
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