Wild Dartmoor Pony Rescue - Pony With A Large Abcess

On the 24th July SWEP received a phone call from a member of the public to report a pony with a large abcess on its side.  Two of our officers went out to see the pony on Roborough Down and found that the abcess was the size of a small rugby ball.  After speaking to the owner, it was agreed that we would bring the pony into the SWEP yard.

Today, our team went out onto the moor and were able to drift the pony and her foal, with the minimum of stress, to the SWEP yard so they can start settling in to receive care and veterinary treatment.

Update 26/07/11 - The pony and foal are settling in well.  The vet has seen the mare and has started her on antibiotic treatment.  We will get the mare handleable over the next few days so that the abcess can be directly treated.  Both will now permanently be staying with SWEP.