Owner, Who Almost Bid Goodbye to Her Pony Suffering From a Rare Condition, Recounts the ‘Little Miracle’ That Saved His Life

Who doesn’t love a miracle? They usually come around when all hope is lost, and lead to an enormous upheaval in life, all for the better. Everyone needs miracles, including our majestic equine friends. Horses are an example of unparalleled strength and beauty and the way they stand tall against the world, it seems like nothing could get to them. Ponies, while petit, equally are an exemplar of perseverance. But even the strongest of creatures fall.

Horses can be victims of diseases at times, some of them even life-threatening. And when the latter happens, only a miracle is what can turn things around.

The equestrian miracle that changed lives

When a miniature Shetland pony was diagnosed with an unknown disease, the pony’s owner was rightly devastated. A parasite had entered the spinal area of the horse. Because of the parasite, the horse got sick enough that the chances of him being put down increased manifold. The Shetland, named Oberon, was diagnosed in June last year. Oberon is a performing pony, a part of a troupe.

Jema Leopold, the owner of the pony, in an interview with Horse and Hound, said, “We thought we would have to say goodbye to him. There’s not much known about the condition but the cases the vets had heard of had not had a brilliant outcome.” In the beginning, it looked like he had a locking stifle. However, by the next day, the pony got so weak that he could not even walk. That’s when the owner and the doctors realized something serious was at play. Oberon had to be taken to the Leahurst equine hospital, and after an MRI, the real problem was discovered.

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The pony was put on steroids and Vitamin E, and slowly, his condition improved. It is bespoke of the strength of Oberon, that even after a near-death experience, the pony, through his actions, let his owner know that he wants to continue working. Jema Leopold added, “The vet said his good condition helped his recovery, and the work helps keep him strong. He’s basically a little miracle, and he’s so determined. I didn’t give up on him because he didn’t give up.” The vigor of Oberon is the miracle that both the horse and the owner needed. In another equestrian miracle story…

Homecoming of a horse missing for 8 years

A piece of news broke out in November 2022. A horse, who had been missing for 8 long years, had found his way home. According to a report by Fox 13, Shane Adams’ family was camping, when his horse Mongo ran away and was lost. As Mongo had been missing for so long, he was presumed to be dead by Adams and his family. But then, one day, a miracle happened.

The Adams family got a message from the Bureau of Land Management, saying, “If you’re the person that lost the horse a few years ago, in the West Desert, call me and send me her phone number.” Turns out, Mongo had been running around with the wild mustangs of West Desert. Shane Adams drove three hours to be reunited with his friend, and then, it was like he never left.

These stories are just proof of the fact that horses burrow themselves into the depths of our hearts, and become essential to our lives. They are the miracles who save us but sometimes need saving themselves. Thankfully, Oberon and Mongo got their own miracles.

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