Moyrus
Unknown · Senior · 21 years
Moyrus2005 | Grey | Connemara | Under 16.2hhLonely ponies like Moyrus are not ordinarily considered welfare cases.The Five Freedoms clearly states the importance of company of others, in order to exhibit normal behaviour and thrive; however, the lone horse issue is often overlooked.The mental health of a horse or pony needs careful regard and the team at Here4Horses are committed to shedding light on the detrimental effects on any herd animal, living a solitary existence.The story so far...Moyrus had been on our radar for almost two years. Concerned members of the public had from time to time called to say how sad he looked, standing for long hours in his roadside paddock looking bored and lonely. We received more calls during the summer months as ragwort grew in his paddock.Moyrus was however in good condition – overweight in fact – and his basic daily needs were being met.However, in July 2020 the opportunity arose to discuss Moyrus’ situation with his owners. It turned out that he had been retired, having developed lameness issues that could not be resolved.The family were reluctant to part with this lovely boy, who had brought so much fun and happiness in his youth, so Moyrus h
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