Two ponies saved from certain death have been reunited with the lady who rescued them.
Act of kindness
Nellie and Napoleon are now fully recovered and enjoying their lives at World Horse Welfare thanks to the Rachel Edgerton’s act of kindness.
The ponies were found wandering on a road late one evening by a farmer. He contacted Rachel for assistance, who rounded them up into a nearby field with help from a local policeman.
Rachel then called World Horse Welfare, who came out to assess the ponies. Given their poor condition it was decided to move them to the charity’s rescue and rehoming centre at Penny Farm near Blackpool.
Vulnerable situation
“The ponies were clearly in a vulnerable situation, suffering from severe diarrhoea with Nellie showing signs of colic and both desperately in need of treatment for their worms and lice infestations, as well as appropriate feeding to help bring them back to health,” said World Horse Welfare field officer, Chris Shaw.
However, the rescue centre’s horseboxes were already in use, which meant no transport was available. Determined to get Nellie and Napoleon to safety as quickly as possible, Rachel booked and paid for a horse transporter herself.
Emotional reunion
“Rachel’s actions were not only quick thinking and compassionate, but she absolutely went above and beyond to keep the ponies safe and give them the best possible chance of recovery,” said Chris.
“Her generosity and dedication are exceptional and I know I speak for everyone at World Horse Welfare when I say we are immensely grateful for her support.”
Six months after helping save the ponies, Rachel was invited back to see how they were getting on. It was an emotional reunion, as she couldn’t believe the change in their appearance.
Amazing results
“I’m over the moon to have this opportunity to see the ponies again and so impressed with the amazing results the team at Penny Farm have achieved,” she said.
“They look absolutely brilliant, I can’t believe the transformation. They were in such a terrible condition, emaciated and infested with worms and lice and now they look amazing!”
Such is their success story, Nellie and Napoleon have been chosen as the faces of World Horse Welfare’s Christmas gift appeal.