poor, poor horse...

Having been the owner of a big fat TB, and the him coming back to me as a bag of bones, ancient am not exaggerating !!!

The OP is doing exactly the right thing, I don't think that some posters have seen upfront a seriously skinny horse, trust me, the photo of that horse makes him look ' fatter' than he is.

I took photos every month of my boy to make sure he was improving, and each photo made him look better than he was :(
 
Just seen this thread. Haven't read every post but have seen the pics. Poor horse :( I don't understand how anyone could let a horse get that bad :( But thank god you found him :) He's one lucky chap. I wish you all the best with him. I'll keep an eye out for updates. xx
 
I too disagree, I think teddy is going to be a total stunner, your daughter is right!

Those pics are heart-wrenching I can totally understand your daughter crying all the way home, Glad he's doing well with you op, and will look forward to more updates in the future. Its true what they say- some horses find us....teddy has come to you, and in you found his salvation....I bet he still thinks he's dreaming!
 
Squeelie said:
I completely agree, the RSPCA are an absolute waste of time. They have inexperienced staff and the paper work involved in a case of an underfed, claustrophobic horse wouldn't be worth the effort. I may cause controversy with this comment but this is written with first hand interaction with them and I am disgusted in their ethics and their tick list. I have had no dealings with the ILPH (International league of the protection of horses) but they have to be better than the RSPCA..

If the lady has agreed a price with you, and it is a price you are prepared to pay happily with the risk involved in the outcome for the horse then I say go for it, bring him home and give him the care that he needs..

Keep us updated :0)
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Out of interest, how many times have you had dealings with the RSPCA?
 
So glad he is doing well - Even if he's in the cheap seats bundled off to the sick bay he must feel like he is in heaven ! Just wait tilll he starts getting a bit of grass in him too

He's a very lucky boy and I hope he repays you 10 fold :-) xxx
 
Squeelie said:
I worked for 11yrs alongside the Police & the RSPCA and a majority of the work was dealing with cruelty cases.
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I would imagine then that in all that time you MUST have seen SOME good that the RSPCA do! And not all RSPCA Inspectors are inexperienced with horses....;)
 
Moomin1 said:
I would imagine then that in all that time you MUST have seen SOME good that the RSPCA do! And not all RSPCA Inspectors are inexperienced with horses....;)
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Yes of course :) I have seen some really great things, but it was always down to the individual inspector and not the organisation... Hey Ho they do what they do and will continue to do so and for a lot of people and animals it works, just sadly not for me :rolleyes:
 
I must look like a total loon sat at my desk at work crying after seeing those photos... Poor little lad!

Warms my heart to know that there are people who will do what you have done to help animals who have ended up like this!

Good luck and I can't wait to see photos of him looking well x
 
Bless you and bless Teddy, op.

I took on an underweight mare a couple of months ago, but she was positively porky compared to Teddy.

All Skinny Minnie had was ad lib hay and grass so as not to upset her stomach. The idea was to introduce hard feed gradually, but in just a week she had put weight on, and a month later she had put so much on we all thought she was pregnant!

Our girl is the most gentle soul, we are blessed to have her, and I am sure your lad will reward you in just the same way :) x
 
Poor horse. He's not thin. He's emaciated.

I wish you all the very best of luck with rehabilitating him to full health. Sounds like you're doing everything right, slow and sure, vet involvement, etc.
 
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