Neglected horses rescued by Shropshire charity find new homes
Four horses which were rescued from neglect by a Shropshire-based charity have found new homes during an equine event.
Your Horse Live, held in Warwickshire, attracts equestrians from across the country and features stalls, shows and tutorials.
Staff from Gonsal Farm Equine Centre at Condover, near Shrewsbury, took the four horses to the show – and the animals were quickly snapped up.
Two of the horses that charmed visitors at the event, at Stoneleigh Park, and which will go to great new homes are Spike and Tulip. Spike was one of seven ponies found in a flooded field. He was standing deep in mud and surrounded by hazards like plastic, nails and metal.
He had a deep wound in his neck that had been left untreated, causing major muscle and tissue damage. Although Spike recovered he still has a three-inch long indent in his neck.
He took to being a ridden pony very well and for one lady at the two-day show he was too sweet to resist and she offered him a new home.
Tulip was one of a group of 14 horses that were in very poor condition and underweight when they were found.
She was put on a feeding and worming programme and made a good recovery. When she was strong enough staff started working with this sweet-natured mare.
Tulip was taken to Your Horse Live as she behaves impeccably and a family fell in love with her over the weekend and offered her a new home. As well as the four horses which found new homes, the charity managed to find potential homes for several others, whose stories and photos were also featured.
Equine officers took the opportunity to tell visitors what the RSPCA does and how it rehabilitates sick, injured and cruelly treated horses, ponies and donkeys.
Once home visits have been carried out the horses will go to their new homes.
RSPCA chief inspector and national equine co-ordinator Cathy Hyde said: "It is absolutely fantastic we had so much interest in our horses and a great chance to answer questions about the work we do."
To find out more about rehoming a horse from the RSPCA visit http://www.rspca.org.uk/allaboutanimals/horses/rehoming
