Mare & Foal Rescue on Eastmoor

We received a call from the DEFRA vet asking if we could take in a mare and foal from the Eastmoor area. The mare had been marked to be shot as she was in extremely poor condition, however when the time arrived it was discovered she had given birth. The authorities felt this little mare and her newborn foal deserved a chance so we were called in to help.

The weather was dreadful but our staff went out and after hours of searching we found the mare and foal with a larger group of ponies. They slowly and calmly drifted them towards the horsebox, this plan initially worked until the path was blocked by a boggy mire. The mare did not want to cross, however she did not attempt to escape. Our staff knew they needed help so called around, someone did come and help and eventually we managed to get the mare and foal onto the horsebox.

Once back at the yard a stable was set up with a thick straw bed, fresh hay and water and a heat lamp. The mare and foal were quietly escorted to their new home and left to settle. The mare was very hungry and immediatley tucked into the hay and feed staff had prepared. We will ensure this little mare and her son receive all the care they need over the coming months, mum will have food on tap to ensure she can provide enough milk to sustain her foal as well as building up some weight herself.

We will keep you informed on the pairs progress, if anyone feels they would like to help the Eastmoor ponies we have taken in please call our office on 01822 854823. We are currently desperate for haylage and Just Grass, any donations made will go towards the upkeep of the ponies.