Dangerous stallion?

That is utterly horrific. Donated and shared. At this stage flashbacks are normal and are a way of the brain processing what has happened. Intervening with counselling too early actually makes developing PTSD more likely. But if after 1 month your friend is still having flashbacks, please feel free to PM me for info or advice on treatment options if she is feeling stuck about where to access help.
 
Just read the whole thread. The loyalty that little mare showed Tracey is truely awesome and speaks volumes of their bond. I used to exercise endurance Arabs and I own a part bred. They are awesome horses, faithful and once bonded they will do anything for you. I hope Tracey recovers from her injuries and that the stallion is dealt with appropriately. What a truly horrific experience.
 
Hoping your friend makes a good recovery.

Many years ago as a child i was attacked by a pony gelding that had been a breeding stallion. He was mostly OK but you had to be careful around him im the field.

I was turning out my pony before school and realised someone had put my rug on the wrong horse. Other pony was smaller so i couldn't just use her rug. I was in a rush and angry so i went out to catch this mare who i didn't realise was in season. I had just reached the mare when i heard a noise and the gelding (ex stallion) was above me rearing and striking with his front legs before spinning to kick while i dodged. I think the other horses around make it more difficult to get me. I was right next to the fence and vaulted over, picked up a shovel and hit him on the bottom with it as he was kicking at the fence towards me. Fence was low and saggy and worried he might come ovet it. However as he waa being possessive over an in season mare and he had effectively driven me away, he didn't follow.. Protective rather than pure aggression as in your friends case but still scary.

I managed to use food to get the mare to the gate and manoeuvre her tbrough to swap rugs then put both horses out.

Nothing was done about it even though kids were in and out of the field but he belonged to a friend so i probably played it down, blamed myself saying it was my fault for trying to remove 'his' mare.
 
I do agree with ycbm and others that you should add that wonderful mare's actions and the pictures of what happened to her as a result to the gofunding thing
 
I have just found this on the PDSA website.

www.pdsa.org.uk

PDSA Commendation

The PDSA Commendation recognises acts of animal devotion or bravery. Read about the pets who have provided great help, support and companionship to their owners through difficult times.
www.pdsa.org.uk www.pdsa.org.uk

It looks like you can just write in and nominate an animal - could we all here write in a nominate this little mare? @TwyfordM coukd you nominate her too as you know her full details? I would definately be happy to write and support a nomination ❤️
 
mustardsmum said:
I have just found this on the PDSA website.

www.pdsa.org.uk

PDSA Commendation

The PDSA Commendation recognises acts of animal devotion or bravery. Read about the pets who have provided great help, support and companionship to their owners through difficult times.
www.pdsa.org.uk www.pdsa.org.uk

It looks like you can just write in and nominate an animal - could we all here write in a nominate this little mare? @TwyfordM coukd you nominate her too as you know her full details? I would definately be happy to write and support a nomination ❤️
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I'd definitely support a nomination too.
I'd love to see the little lady recognised for her bravery and loyalty and true heroism!
 
Merrymoles said:
Only just seen this and am horrified. I don't have anything wise to add because I think it has all been said but am wishing her a speedy recovery and you the best of luck in helping to organise whatever care for her animals and family is needed.

I worked at a TB stud years ago and on about my second week in, one of the yearling colts picked me up by the shoulder. I reacted by bashing it on the nose - pure reaction and not something I would ever normally do - and when I turned back to the stable door the stud groom was there and I thought I would get sacked but he simply said something along the lines of "yes, don't ever let them pick you up". It turned out the colt was from a line of dodgy ancestry but he'd been bred because the line were also very fast.
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Native Dancer maybe? He was said to be an evil sod.
 
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