DuckToller
Well-Known Member
For everyone who has offered help, advice, and who have followed my posts, here is the happy ending.
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Biggest thanks of all to Sue at Remus Horse Sanctuary, who said straight away that she would take him in if I could get him there. They already have 60 horses, but she didn't hesitate.
If anyone wants to read about Remus, I am not sure how to do a link but if you google Remus Horse Sanctuary in Ingatestone, you will see all about them. And yes, this is a shameless plug and anyone who wants to show their appreciation can click on their Paypal donation link (might have managed below, not sure!).
I need to point out that several people have tried to help the pony over the years, I just happened along at a time when the pony was at a particularly low point, and probably so was the old guy. Other people have done their bit, so I don't deserve all the credit.
The owner was persuaded to let him go to the sanctuary at 11.30am by a lovely lady who knew the problem, and I arranged to meet him there at 1pm., I rang a friend who dropped everything to come to mine straight away, and we got to the field at 12.40, as I wanted to get there before the owner.
However he arrived soon after and it all got a bit muddled, I wanted to sedate pony (on vet's advice!) with two acp but instead I had to grab him before the owner gave him a last feed - I needed the feed as a bribe to load!
Only took a few minutes to persuade pony to load. The owner wasn't happy to part with him, but I think realised that he just couldn't carry on.
Journey took just over an hour, didn't hear a peep (stopped once to check). Unloaded carefully, and led him into lovely warm stable with deep straw bed, which he promptly attacked with gusto! Also tucked into haylage. Kind Remus people gave us a cup of tea and a quick tour - an amazing place, so well run and clean, but low on funds as they are bearing the brunt of the recession of course (that's a hint, guys!).
Anyway, left at 3.30 and got home to finish my horses off, make OH tea and then rang owners. Turns out he is 80 and I felt so sad for him, he was near to tears, spoke to the wife who was also tearful, and I promised him I would drive them both up to see their old pony in a few weeks. I intend to, but not sure the wife is well enough so we will see.
Here is a shot of pony in the field a few days ago - he doesn't look as thin as he is in this shot, because of his thick matted hair.
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Remus Sanctuary
And if this has moved you to shed a tear or two, just click on the link and help if you can afford to. I will be sending some money, because it's what I would have spent on feeding him anyway. Just so pleased he is not stood alone and cold and soaked to the skin in a muddy field, waiting and waiting for someone to come.
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Biggest thanks of all to Sue at Remus Horse Sanctuary, who said straight away that she would take him in if I could get him there. They already have 60 horses, but she didn't hesitate.
If anyone wants to read about Remus, I am not sure how to do a link but if you google Remus Horse Sanctuary in Ingatestone, you will see all about them. And yes, this is a shameless plug and anyone who wants to show their appreciation can click on their Paypal donation link (might have managed below, not sure!).
I need to point out that several people have tried to help the pony over the years, I just happened along at a time when the pony was at a particularly low point, and probably so was the old guy. Other people have done their bit, so I don't deserve all the credit.
The owner was persuaded to let him go to the sanctuary at 11.30am by a lovely lady who knew the problem, and I arranged to meet him there at 1pm., I rang a friend who dropped everything to come to mine straight away, and we got to the field at 12.40, as I wanted to get there before the owner.
However he arrived soon after and it all got a bit muddled, I wanted to sedate pony (on vet's advice!) with two acp but instead I had to grab him before the owner gave him a last feed - I needed the feed as a bribe to load!
Only took a few minutes to persuade pony to load. The owner wasn't happy to part with him, but I think realised that he just couldn't carry on.
Journey took just over an hour, didn't hear a peep (stopped once to check). Unloaded carefully, and led him into lovely warm stable with deep straw bed, which he promptly attacked with gusto! Also tucked into haylage. Kind Remus people gave us a cup of tea and a quick tour - an amazing place, so well run and clean, but low on funds as they are bearing the brunt of the recession of course (that's a hint, guys!).
Anyway, left at 3.30 and got home to finish my horses off, make OH tea and then rang owners. Turns out he is 80 and I felt so sad for him, he was near to tears, spoke to the wife who was also tearful, and I promised him I would drive them both up to see their old pony in a few weeks. I intend to, but not sure the wife is well enough so we will see.
Here is a shot of pony in the field a few days ago - he doesn't look as thin as he is in this shot, because of his thick matted hair.
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Remus Sanctuary
And if this has moved you to shed a tear or two, just click on the link and help if you can afford to. I will be sending some money, because it's what I would have spent on feeding him anyway. Just so pleased he is not stood alone and cold and soaked to the skin in a muddy field, waiting and waiting for someone to come.
