Injured Stallion On Minnions

We received an anonymous call informing us there was an injured stallion on Minnions, part of Bodmin moor in Cornwall. Our Welfare Officer went straight out to assess the extent of the stallions injury.

She soon found the stallion, who was around 15.2hh and in very good body condition. She could see the injury to his left knee immediately and had a good look. Our Welfare Officer has veterinary nursing experience and qualifications so she could assess how serious the wound was. She could see that the stallion was walking well and keeping up with his herd, he had many bite wounds down his sides. She could tell the wound on his leg was approximately a week old due to the amount of granulation tissue forming. The knee was swollen but it was not affecting his movement.

Whilst out on Minnions our Welfare Officer spoke to a few walkers who clarified that this stallion has been seen fighting with a chestnut stallion over the past couple of weeks, this would explain this stallions injuries. Our welfare officer spoke to the secretary of the commoners who had also received a call regarding this stallion and was in the process of tracking down the owner as she had been told the injury was serious.

Our Welfare Officer will continue to monitor this stallion and if his leg does not seem to be healing she will take further action.