This has gone on too long.

Jessi&Magic said:
And a special thanks to AmyMay. You were the one who Pm'd me and pushed me to contact the BHS, you gave me support and advice.
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You're very kind. All I did was give you a little pointer.

I am genuinely so thrilled for you and Prince. I will look forward to the updates xxx
 
9tails said:
Jessi, well done! I'm in Essex, if he's around 6'6 I'm sure I can dig out a few excess turnout rugs for you. PM if interested.
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Hiya! I honestly have no idea what size he is, i put an old 6'0 on him last winter but his entire bum hung out! If you'd be willing to do that i'd be very grateful. He literally has nothing with him but his old headcollar, which i gave him 2 years ago anyway! and im assuming i might get the water buckets if im lucky lol!

As bloody always my first was a pony sized in everything, kyra is a cob and prince is a full so hardly anything can be reused lol!
 
Very well done for persisting in getting this poor horse some help, I wish you all the best of luck in getting him back to health. Kudos for being so kind and CARING about him. I have fallen in to a few rescues myself, and there has to be somebody to say "this will not happen". There isn't always a happy ending to these stories; this is just the beginning of making him well.
 
Hi Jess, I have tons of rugs(all kinds)/headcollars/bridles/bandages/boots etc hanging around so if you need anything please let me know :)
 
Thank you everyone for such kind words and messages. I've never done something like this before, but i've know prince for so many many years and i've watched keenly by his fence as a young child all the way up to moving my own horse beside him. I promise to update when i've taken some pictures, i did go down today on my break but i was like a person possessed, i just wanted him to be clean and comfortable. I know being scruffy is least of his problems but it seemed all i could do in the short 2 hours i had.
 
Jessi&Magic said:
Hiya! I honestly have no idea what size he is, i put an old 6'0 on him last winter but his entire bum hung out! If you'd be willing to do that i'd be very grateful. He literally has nothing with him but his old headcollar, which i gave him 2 years ago anyway! and im assuming i might get the water buckets if im lucky lol!

As bloody always my first was a pony sized in everything, kyra is a cob and prince is a full so hardly anything can be reused lol!
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PM your whereabouts, I'll be happy to deliver them to you. I've got a rainsheet, a showerproof rug with a bit of fill and a heavyweight all in good nick.
 
babymare said:
As always the good side of HHO shines through. this forum never fails to amaze me. I applaude all with offers of rugs etc. Outstanding x
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Its truly amazing! I appreciate it so so much! I don't want to appear as a charity case or anyone to think im begging for things but i didnt wake up this morning thinking i'd have prince! The phonecall was so out of the blue, last thing i heard he was trying to find people willing to shoot and dispose of him as he was 'ill'!

In unrelated news, i contacted his old loan and she said he's related to Tamerillo. Whos that?
 
You've not asked for anything, we've offered so don't worry about it. I have unused rugs, your new horse needs rugs. Nags aren't cheap, especially thin ones.

If that ruddy Tesco ad takes up my screen once more, I'm going to scream!
 
Wowee. Thats one famous horse. I'll find that out when i get a peek at his passport. The story is the champion stallion was sent to the wrong mare at stud or vice versa and prince was the result. Bought to race but has lived in the same field since he was 10months old. Oh the joys of trying to get him in a horsebox if i ever needed to!

Another fun fact! Prince as a yearling once spooked, ran through the fencing then again through the yard owners 9ft evergreen fence and into a brand spanking new swimming pool. Apparently he had to be rescued by the firebrigade!

Tesco is cutting that one alittle fine, isn't it? Is it for burgers?
 
Jessi&Magic said:
And there shall be updates!

The lovely, lovely! BHS lady gave me some brilliant feed advice and he's having speedi beet up to his eyeballs in as many small feeds as i can manage a day.

When i went to tell him (because horses need to know these things) he was in his usual spot, head down, tail limp. Not even bothering to swipe at the many flies buzzing all over him. I walked past, as usual, and he bearly lifted his head. I walked straight to the tack room, gathered my grooming tools, fly fringe, fly spray and a bucket of soaked feed and went back to him. I gave him the feed and proceeded to remove the matts, mud and winter coat. Cleaned his thrushy feet with hibi, frog disinfectant and stockholm tar and dealt with the flies. The final touch was a brand new headcollar and for once in many, many years he actually looked like someones horse.
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That's lovely. My screen is misty!

What an amazing young person you are J&M. Your perseverance is extraordinary. Well done you!
 
Jessi- I have just read this entire thread, mainly with tears in my eyes- first from sadness, then from happiness! I am soooooooooooo pleased that Prince is now yours, what a sad life he has had, being neglected and basically staying in a small paddock for his whole life- it's heartbreaking.
You really are a special person to persevere and keep on caring for the old boy despite his difficult circumstances and idiot of an owner, plus your own horse to do as well.
I am really looking forward to following his progress and seeing lots of pics on here soon! :)
 
Aww yay!

Congrats Jessi. Glad to know all your hard work has paid off. I am yet another who has shed a few tears this morning. :) What a lovely start to my Friday. Thank you for sharing both Prince & your story. :)

Keep us all updated, I am sure you will inundated with update requests and picture requests.
Give him a hug and a carrot from me :)
 
Jessi&Magic said:
Hiya! I honestly have no idea what size he is, i put an old 6'0 on him last winter but his entire bum hung out! If you'd be willing to do that i'd be very grateful. He literally has nothing with him but his old headcollar, which i gave him 2 years ago anyway! and im assuming i might get the water buckets if im lucky lol!

As bloody always my first was a pony sized in everything, kyra is a cob and prince is a full so hardly anything can be reused lol!
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If you need anything let me know. I have more spare gear than you could shake a stick at! Happy to have couriered or deliver.
 
Oh OP, I remember this thread well and to see he's finally come to you is amazing. Got more than a little speck of sentiment in my eye. Well done to all involved, but mostly you. I think you're a diamond. X X X
 
this has brought tear to my eyes well done op, I am going to have a look at the yard and see what i have i can send you, I know i have a head collar and lead rope and am sure there are other bits i dont use x
 
Such a wonderful outcome and all down to your perseverance. Can't wait to see pics of him over the next couple of months, what a lucky boy to have you x
 
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