Rescued Equine Harassed After Road Collapse Finds Loving ‘Family’ at Equestrian Center

Animal abuse has been a concern for a while now. Especially with numerous instances of horses being harmed and overworked for the races or carrying tourists being reported. Whether it’s the equestrian sport or the carriage horses, they are often tormented for the sake of money. Multiple such reports of abuse have been reported in recent times.

One such incident was reported in Somerset not long ago, where a carriage horse was beaten and kicked as she was no longer able to pull the cart. The incident was reported to the police, and the horse has been rescued from its owner.

Another day of equestrian abuse

The incident took place on July 1, when Daisy, a four-year-old piebald cob, collapsed on the road due to the heavy burden. She was beaten by the two men in the head and body while she was lying on the ground; the news was reported by Horse & Hound. She stood up due to the beating, but she was in no condition to pull the cart. Her eyes were bulging out, and she was exhausted by the weight. A passerby witnessed the incident and stated, “The horse’s feet were planted firmly on the floor, legs were straight, head to the sky, and her eyes were bulging.” She further added, “She looked totally exhausted and appeared like she would not move another step.”

She then reported the incident to the police, and the mare was rescued by The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA). When they rescued her and took her to the hospital, it was reported that she had cuts between her legs and a cut on the elbow. There are bruises on her body and abrasions on her mouth, and her ribs were also swollen. After receiving treatment for days, the RSPCA has found a home for her where she will get all the love she deserves.

The young mare has a home

Daisy was adopted by Checkendon Equestrian Centre, near a Joint British Society. The Equestrian Center’s staff is working to overcome the trauma that Daisy has been through. Once she is in her 100% physical and mental state, she will help the kids and the adults learn to ride. Talking about Daisy, Emily Hancock, the manager of the center, stated, “When Daisy first arrived, she was obviously still affected by what had happened. We gave her time out with other horses so she could act like a horse, and she made lots of friends, which was heartening.”

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Daisy has commenced her foundational training and is also becoming acquainted with compatibility. Though her previous experiences flash out sometimes and she stops reacting for minutes, with the help of people around her, she will overcome the past experiences and have a new and better life.

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