We received a call from a County Durham resident with regard to two stallions. They had seemingly just been left behind in a graveyard, by a group travelling to Appleby Fair one June day.
The RSPCA attended and both ponies were subsequently taken into care.
Peter (the name we gave the very lean, teenage cob, at the request of one of the locals), had appalling sharp teeth, ulcers, and terrible damage to the bars of his mouth from a bit – his jawbone was visible.
In contrast, Trigger, as we called the Shetland, was in fairly good order – rather pot-bellied and wormy but nothing that couldn’t be fixed with medication and the right food. In true Shetland stallion style, he made his presence felt immediately on arrival.
The RSPCA followed the abandonment process and then both stallions were duly castrated.
It was clear from the outset that Trigger was a clever little chap who would use his appealing face to garner all kinds of extra treats.
He has settled well in his new foster home, despite a couple of brushes with Laminitis which mean he needs to be monitored carefully. We are always there at the end of the phone to offer advice and guidance when needed.
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