Polly Gets a Trim
The Shetland pony arrived at the sanctuary weighing just 150
pounds, whereas average animals weight about 400-500 pounds. The rescuers knew that the pony required a trimming of his hooves, so they got to work. Though a caregiver immediately set to work on sawing off as
much of the excess hooves as possible, the fate of the Shetland pony was
unknown at that point. Since this little pony couldn’t walk well for over three months, permanent joint damage could still be possible.
Worry Still Hung over the Pony
Lice and Other Issues
Polly and Everest (the horse living at the same location)
had to be sheared so that the lice and filth could be removed. Then, both were shampooed, cleaned, and brushed. Their skin was damaged, so ointment was applied, as well. Once the animals were sheared of their hair and cleaned thoroughly, it was very clear that they hadn’t gotten the right care for many years. They had had to suffer from neglect and pain for way too long.
Rescuers Shearing/Cleaning Polly
