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World Horse Welfare
Photo Pony - By ordering a unique present digitally printed with a high quality photo of their favourite horse or pony, or friends and family horse and pony lovers across the country will be able to help equines in need because £1 from every item purchased will be donated to the WHW up to Christmas. All items cost £14.99 plus P&P. Charity Horse to Rub Shoulders with the Racing World Elite Orphan Foal Survives Against All the Odds Little Bluey Saved from Life of Misery Sad Demise of a Much Loved Horse Equine Superstar Launches 75th Anniversary Sponsored Ride Raises Money for Rescued Horses Rescued Horse to go to the Kings Troop Orphan Foal is Lucky to Survive Horses and Ponies Looking for Loving Homes Two Clydesdales, WHW Mac and Baron (formerly known as Willie and Ollie) came into the care of the WHW (International League for the Protection of Horses) at Belwade Farm, Aboyne in September 2000, together with 28 other horses and ponies, when Fairways Horse Sanctuary, Glencarse, Perthshire, closed. Since 2001 Mac and Baron have been on loan to Glasgow City Council and last month after weeks of preparation 5 year old WHW Baron was at the Royal Highland Show where he was awarded Reserve Overall In-Hand Champion Gelding in the Clydesdale class. His was not the only glory for Glasgow City Council and the WHW at the show because Baron’s 5 year old stable mate WHW Mac was also successful while being driven by Glasgow City Council employee Willie Craig. Mr Craig guided Mac into fourth place in the single driven Clydesdales and another fourth place in the four in hand class and, in the striking Unicorn formation for driving three horses, the team achieved a commendable seventh place. Of the horses’ successes, Eileen Gillen, Manager of Belwade Farm comments, “All the staff at Belwade are very proud of the boys and their achievements, it is most rewarding to see them do so well in their new roles especially at such at prestigious event.” Visitors to Glasgow City Council’s Pollok Country Park, can see Mac and Baron at work in their day job, between 8 am and 4 pm, where they are used to pull the Council’s dray. Charity Horse to Rub Shoulders with the Racing World Elite A thin, lice infested horse rescued from Norfolk Marshes 3 years ago will be rubbing shoulders with the best that money can buy this week at the National Stud Fair, Newmarket on 8, 9 and 10th July. That poor colt, WHW Bob the Cob, is now the Equine Ambassador for the International League for the Protection of Horses (WHW) and as such is invited to appear at many events annually around the UK. Bob will be in the main arena for 10 minutes each day at 4 pm while WHW Field Officer for the area, Jacko Jackson, tells visitors Bob’s story and the work that the WHW does to improve horse welfare both at home and abroad. WHW Bob the Cob has become quite an equine superstar since a model and a rocking horse in his likeness were made of him and children and adults alike clamour to see and be photographed with him wherever he appears. He even has his own fan club and visitors to the event will be able to join when they go to visit him at his stand. Rescued Mare has new Foal in Time for Open Day
A new attraction has arrived in the nick of time at the WHW (International League for the Protection of Horses) Glenda Spooner Farm, at Hoarwithy, Herefordshire. Comments Janet Dale, Centre Manager, "We are delighted that Delilah, one of our rescued heavy horses who came to us already in foal, produced a beautiful filly early on Sunday morning. She is already very inquisitive and cheeky and we have named her Willow. "It's our annual Open Day this Sunday and we have lots of attractions to tempt people along including a demonstration of Parelli Natural Horsemanship as well as Delilah and her new foal, a homeopathic horse first aid talk and the Native Pony Musical Ride as well as lots, lots more." ntry is free and the doors will be open at 11 am with Vivien McIrvine MBE, WHW Vice President, giving a welcoming speech at noon.For further details call 01432 840253. Orphan Foal Survives Against All the Odds
Faith a miniature Shetland pony orphan foal has survived despite her vet giving her only a slim chance to do so. Tango, Faith’s mum came to Penny Farm, the WHW (International League for the Protection of Horses) Centre, near Blackpool, on 19th April in a small wild group of mini Shetlands that had been signed over after the sad demise of their elderly owner. Faith was born on the 18th June but unhappily Tango was so poorly after the birth that she had to be euthanased.
Comments Tony Fleming, WHW Centre Manager, “It really has been touch and go for the first few weeks and we thought we were going to lose her. We had no choice but to hand rear her ourselves. I borrowed an infra red lamp that a neighbouring farmer used for his lambs, and she spent the first week or so under that with the farm staff taking it in turns to bottle feed her around the clock. They have been marvellous !
“We are all thrilled that she is now out of the woods and is turning out to be an inquisitive bold little foal.” Little Bluey Saved from Life of Misery
Bluey an emaciated 3 year old 14 hands high coloured pony with desperately overgrown hooves is the latest arrival at Cherry Tree Farm, the WHW (International League for the Protection of Horses) equine rehabilitation and recovery centre near Lingfield in Surrey. Discovered in squalid surroundings in a village near Swanley, Kent, Bluey’s owner, in fear of a prosecution, signed him over to the WHW. Says Ian Gibbs, WHW Cherry Tree Farm Manager, “Because Bluey’s feet were so overgrown he was walking on his toes and this has stopped his tendons at the back of his legs growing properly. “He is young so we are hoping that once his feet have been trimmed back his tendons will eventually come right – He’s a lovely little chap and he deserves a chance in life” Visitors to the Centre will be able to see Bluey and other rescued horses and ponies over the weekend and Bank Holiday between 11 and 4 pm and on Wednesday from 2 – 4 pm. Sad Demise of a Much Loved Horse
It is with great sadness that the WHW (International League for the Protection of Horses) has to announce the death of WHW Observe, a 26 year old thoroughbred gelding who had an outstanding career in National Hunt racing.WHW Observe, or Hobbie as he was affectionately known, came to WHW Glenda Spooner Farm in a severely emaciated state with badly neglected teeth and feet in February 1999. In his long and successful National Hunt career during the 1980’s, he had 18 wins and 12 places out of 40 starts to his credit including the Cathcart Cup and the Christie’s Foxhunter Chase and Tripleprint Gold Cup in 1982 when ridden by John Francome and trained by Fred Winter. John Francome who was saddened to hear the news rode his 1,000 race win on Observe, says, "When he first came to us at Fred Winter's he jumped badly left handed but never stopped improving and gave me some super rides. He was looked after by Harry Foster who was one of Fred's older lads and had the stable name of Tiddles - I don't know why.“ After Observe retired from racing he went on to enjoy several seasons hunting. Then he sadly joined the downward spiral, finding himself at one time advertised for sale in a local paper as ‘a plodder, suitable for a novice, £1000 with tack’. In February 1999, with the help of a previous owner, Observe was retrieved in a very poor condition and came to the WHW lame and unshod with very tender feet. With remedial shoeing and a special diet he improved enough to enjoy quiet hacks around the Herefordshire lanes. Continues John, “He was a grand old servant to us and I am really pleased that he finally had such a happy retirement home with WHW." Adds Janet Dale, Manager at Glenda Spooner Farm, “We are all so sad, he was a great character and the place just won’t be the same without him.” Equine Superstar Launches 75th Anniversary
An equine superstar, and guest of honour at Equus 2002, at ExCeL, in London’s Docklands, will officially be launching the 75th Anniversary of the WHW (International League for the Protection of Horses) on Thursday 4th April. Founded in 1927 by Ada Cole, from Norfolk, the WHW celebrates its 75th Anniversary this year and who better to launch the celebrations than their Equine Ambassador, WHW Bob the Cob.
Bob has a very busy schedule at Equus this year starting bright and early on Thursday 4th when he will be in the main ring to officially open the event. At 3.45 that afternoon he will be having a party where, with the aid of an equine carrot cake kindly donated by Dodson & Horrell, he will officially munch, no, launch the WHW into its 75th Anniversary celebrations.
At 4.15, immediately following his celebrations, he will go into the main arena with Michael Peace who will be giving him his official backing.* That is backing Bob for the first time, watch out Michael ! They will be appearing again in the main arena on Sunday at 11.40 am.
Bob will also be in the ‘Horse and Rider’ sponsored Healthy Horse Stable Yard on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11.20 am and 3.20 pm assisting Tony Tyler, Manager, WHW Norfolk Centre with his lecture demos.
Despite having re-homed nearly two hundred and fifty companions in the last 18 months a leading equine welfare charity is still desperately seeking loving homes for a further 23.
“All our 5 Centres”, comments Nadine Hawkes, Operations Support Manager at the WHW (International League for the Protection of Horses), “are full, and we urgently need to find loving homes for these companions if we are to have the space to accept new welfare cases.”
Lots of horses and ponies every year are loaned out by the WHW to suitable homes as riding animals, but others, due to old injuries, bad conformation or health problems, cannot be ridden so they lead happy useful lives as companions to other horses. When people are looking for riding or competition animals they are willing to accept stable vices or small problems especially if the animal is a good performer or is perfect in every other way. However, when it comes to equine companions, the larger horses, those with behavioural or minor health problems, are the ones that get left behind.
“Small, problem free ponies that don’t eat large quantities of expensive feed are always the first to go, the ones with small problems tend to be left behind,” adds Nadine. “Take Gospel’s Honour (affectionately known as Knoddy) for example, who’s at our Centre in Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, he’s a sweet natured horse, who’s CHAPS registered and lives on fresh air, but because he is a rig he can only be turned out with geldings.”
If you are interested in loaning one of the companions that others have overlooked please contact Jenni on 0870 873 1927.
WHW Penny, the Irish Draught mare rescued from a life of neglect, passed with flying colours the first stage of her career with the King’s Troop, Royal Horse Artillery. In the 2 months that Penny has been in the army she has been broken to saddle, ridden out in the thickest of London traffic as well as being introduced to small jumps. At her passing out last week she was one of eight new remounts that showed off their paces at the barracks in St. Johns Wood, London. Says Tony Fleming, Centre Manager at WHW (International League for the Protection of Horses) Penny Farm where she went as an unhandled, neglected filly, “When you think that in February we could not get near her she was so wild – I am so proud to see what she is doing and how well she is behaving today.” Penny, or Hallmark as she is officially known, will now be going onto the next phase of her training as a gun (carriage) horse. Adds Major Simon Hall, Commanding Officer of the King’s Troop, “We are very pleased with Penny’s progress in such a short time. With her temperament and build she should be ideally suited as a ‘wheeler’ - one of the two horses at the rear of the team of six - the ones that apply the brakes for the team.” The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery is now looking for new recruits. Those interested, whether male or female between 16 and 27 years, should contact the Chief Clerk on 0207 414 4603 for more information. Sponsored Ride Raises Money for Rescued Horses
Rescued Horse to go to the Kings Troop An Irish Draught horse rescued from a life of misery and squalor is to join one of the UK's crack mounted troops. 4 year old Penny who arrived at WHW (International League for the Protection of Horses) Penny Farm, nr Blackpool, in February this year severely undernourished and covered in lice, is to go out on loan to the Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillary. Says Tony Fleming, Centre Manager, "We are so pleased that this little mare, who had such a bad start in life, has been accepted by the Kings Troop as a gun horse.
Orphan Foal is Lucky to Survive
Horses and Ponies Looking for Loving Homes
International League for the Protection of Horses Anne Colvin
House, Snetterton,
Norwich,
Norfolk NR16 2LR.
Registered
Charity No. 206658
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