RSPCA Appeal to find owners of Shetland ponies
Date of alert:
Monday, 28 March 2022
Crime Ref:
Force:
Dorset Police
We're investigating after taking two Shetland ponies - one with seriously overgrown hooves - into care.
Our officers were called to a field in Wimborne, Dorset, on Friday (11 March) by World Horse Welfare officers. One of the officers, Inspector Graham Hammond, said: "World Horse Welfare officers contacted us with concerns about a little roan-coloured Shetland pony.
"He had extremely long untrimmed hooves which we suspect had not been seen by a farrier for years. The pony was struggling to walk and was clearly suffering."
Together our officers and World Horse Welfare managed to catch the pony, called out a vet and a farrier to see him.
The pony - a gelded male, adult Shetland who is less than 10-years-old and is roan-coloured and not microchipped - was taken into our care.
Graham said: "We took the pony, who has been named Rocky, for urgent veterinary care. He's had X-rays, pain relief and emergency remedial farrier trimming. Now I'd like to find out who owns this little pony and has allowed him to get into such a state.
Anyone who knows who owns this pony or is responsible for his care, please contact the RSPCA's appeal line on 0300 123 8018."
