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Category Archives: Rescue
Flash’s Story
Megan Turner is an Equine Training Groom at HorseWorld, specialising in the training and rehabilitation of feral and unhandled horses and ponies. Here she describes how she worked with frightened little Flash to help him conquer his fears. “Flash arrived … Continue reading
The Horse With No Name Rescued By HorseWorld
Every single day at HorseWorld is different, bringing challenges, surprises, laughter and of course sometimes sadness. Every so often we see an animal that demonstrates why your support of our work is so vital – without your help many horses, … Continue reading
Maggie May – Neglected & In Danger!
Often with rescued animals very little is known of their history. Maggie May was brought to HorseWorld in May 2004, having been found running along a dual carriageway towards on-coming traffic. Maggie May was neglected and severely underweight when she … Continue reading
International Rescue
Falcon In July 2006 2 horses were transported to the UK from Greece, rescued by a group of Ex-pats who were appalled by the neglect and treatment of the animals. Paco and Falcon travelled for over 48 hours to get … Continue reading
Sasha Holden, Equine Training Manager
Sasha Holden with Railly 8.00am I meet up with Joanne (head groom) to discuss plans for the day including visits from the farrier, vets or dentists. It’s important to catch up with any changes on the yard as with over … Continue reading
Minstral’s Story by Megan Turner
Minstral was rescued from Gelligaer common, Wales, in March 2004 with 2 other wild ponies. We were very concerned because she was underweight and in foal. In addition, her first encounters with humans were not sympathetic and this made her … Continue reading
Owner Prosecuted for Cruelty
Gem, Pearl and Crumble are three miniature Shetland ponies that arrived at HorseWorld following an RSPCA seizure on 11th February 2005. HorseWorld works closely with the RSPCA and the police on equine rescue cases, as we have the expertise and … Continue reading
Princess Passes Away
Sadly, not all horses recover from the neglect that they have suffered. Despite the best efforts of her grooms, it was decided that to save Princess from further suffering the kindest decision was to put her to sleep. Sasha Holden, … Continue reading
Sophie’s Story
The images shown of neglected horses are normally of emaciated weak animals with little or no fat on their bodies, often a product of cruel starvation. It is obviously true that starvation is severe neglect; however so too is allowing … Continue reading