Hovis_and_SidsMum
Well-Known Member
I've been asked to post the following by Bransby Home of Rest for Horses to inform you all about the sad sad loss of Carrot.
The statement is as follows:
"Bransby is very sad to report that we have had to say goodbye to our much loved resident and adoption star Carrot. This elderly gent was rescued with his close companion Spud in September 2009, both being found in terrible condition. Their neglect was the subject of a high profile campaign on the Horse and Hound website as images of the two ponies shocked people all over the country.
In the capable hands of Bransby staff, Carrot and Spud both made a fantastic recovery and were able to enjoy life again with all the special veteran care they deserved. Despite his advanced years, Carrot gained more than 100kg in five months with just good food and routine care and was a very characterful pony; bright and sociable and not always as co-operative as our staff might have liked! When we sadly lost Spud to cancer earlier this year, Carrot coped well with the loss of his friend and was able to rely on his other Bransby companions to help him adjust.
Carrot has been full of life and character since his rescue. In recent weeks, however, staff have been concerned that this special pony was starting to lose weight and showing signs of struggling to get up after lying down in his stable or rolling in the field. Our vet examined Carrot and discovered that the left side of his heart had stopped working. This meant that Carrots remaining heart and bodily systems were having to work very hard to try and keep his body going, but they would not be able to keep this up for very long. There is no treatment for such a serious condition and to ensure that Carrot was not put at risk because of his failing heart, the decision was made to put him to sleep.
Carrot was believed to be more than 30 years old when we lost him. This is a great age for a pony, particularly one that has suffered the effects of severe neglect. When Bransby took on the care of Carrot and Spud, we were determined to give them both the very best quality of life we could for as long as possible, but not to shy away from our responsibility as owners when the time came to say good bye.
Thank you to everyone who has followed Carrots progress from rescue to rehabilitation and those who have supported him through the Bransby adoption scheme."
I have also been sent some wonderful photos of him and as soon as i figure out how to put them on here i will.
RIP little man. Run free with your best pal Spud xx
The statement is as follows:
"Bransby is very sad to report that we have had to say goodbye to our much loved resident and adoption star Carrot. This elderly gent was rescued with his close companion Spud in September 2009, both being found in terrible condition. Their neglect was the subject of a high profile campaign on the Horse and Hound website as images of the two ponies shocked people all over the country.
In the capable hands of Bransby staff, Carrot and Spud both made a fantastic recovery and were able to enjoy life again with all the special veteran care they deserved. Despite his advanced years, Carrot gained more than 100kg in five months with just good food and routine care and was a very characterful pony; bright and sociable and not always as co-operative as our staff might have liked! When we sadly lost Spud to cancer earlier this year, Carrot coped well with the loss of his friend and was able to rely on his other Bransby companions to help him adjust.
Carrot has been full of life and character since his rescue. In recent weeks, however, staff have been concerned that this special pony was starting to lose weight and showing signs of struggling to get up after lying down in his stable or rolling in the field. Our vet examined Carrot and discovered that the left side of his heart had stopped working. This meant that Carrots remaining heart and bodily systems were having to work very hard to try and keep his body going, but they would not be able to keep this up for very long. There is no treatment for such a serious condition and to ensure that Carrot was not put at risk because of his failing heart, the decision was made to put him to sleep.
Carrot was believed to be more than 30 years old when we lost him. This is a great age for a pony, particularly one that has suffered the effects of severe neglect. When Bransby took on the care of Carrot and Spud, we were determined to give them both the very best quality of life we could for as long as possible, but not to shy away from our responsibility as owners when the time came to say good bye.
Thank you to everyone who has followed Carrots progress from rescue to rehabilitation and those who have supported him through the Bransby adoption scheme."
I have also been sent some wonderful photos of him and as soon as i figure out how to put them on here i will.
RIP little man. Run free with your best pal Spud xx
At least they both knew kindness and love at the end of their lives. Well done all those involved in their rescue and rehab x
