Emaciated Mare Rescued From Eastmoor

Our welfare staff came across this mare by chance whilst collecting another pony, she was spotted in the gorse bushes. We could see she was in very poor condition so we phoned the commoners secretary and DEFRA vet immediatley, both agreed that if we had the facilities to take the mare in then we could take her. We arranged to meet the DEFRA vet the following morning so she could sign the pony over under the Animal Welfare Act.

The following morning our welfare officer met the DEFRA vet who agreed this pony needed to be taken to a safe place asap, she was extremley weak and needed urgent vetirenary assistance. Unfortunately by the time the pony arrived at our rehabilitation yard she had collapsed in the horsebox and was unable to get back up, our vet had met us at the yard and it was agreed the kindest thing to do would be to put her to sleep.

Whilst on our way back with the grey mare we received a phone call to say that this mare had a chestnut yearling foal that also looked thin, and could we take this pony in. We felt the grey mares youngster deserved a chance so arranged to collect it within a few days. We returned to the area two days later and collected the grey mares chestnut yearling. The yearling was very thin, however she had some fight in her.

She was calmly loaded onto our horsebox and bought back to our rehabilitation yard, where she had a warm straw filled stable waiting for her. We will do everything we can to help this little pony, she will receive all the veterinary care she needs, we will provide her with food and shelter and when she is strong enough and we have gained her trust we will slowly start to handle her. This will be a long process, however we feel this little pony deserves a chance to survive and live a long and happy life.