Our welfare staff were out looking for a lame pony near Tavistock golf course when they came across a young pony who was clearly colicing. She was lying on her back with her legs in the air on the slope by the Pimple, a few people were walking towards her as they all thought she was dead. Thankfully our welfare staff got her up and moving, every time she tried to lie down she was ushered up and walked on. The ponies potential owner was called and he came out as soon as he could to assess.
As the owner was outside the area it took a little longer than usual for him to arrive on the scene but our welfare team stayed with her and kept her moving. She passed a few faeces during this time and by the time the owner had arrived she was a lot more comfortable and moving much easier.
We agreed that we would monitor the filly over the next few days.
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