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Introducing Felix a 3-year-old, 8hh, black Mini gelding.
Known as the little one with a big heart and
personality to melt your heart.
Felix had very long hooves that had not been attended for at least 2 plus years, he
was obese, with a hard cresty neck and a body score of 5.
Felix was right on the verge of foundering. His hooves were hot, he wasn't able to move all that well.
Thankfully we have a very compassionate and knowledge member that has been managing Felix back to good health..
It was important being on such a restricted diet that he still receives all the right supplements.
CEN Nutrition
sends all of our newly surrendered horses a 'survival kit ' to ensure that they are promptly on the way to better health.
Felix has had his dental, hooves and microchipping done. His carer said that he was a champ - no sedation required .
Being a 3-year-old, he will enjoy a long life of care and love.
We would want to see him with his own kind and being the centre of attention with lots of cuddles.
Important to have a person with knowledge on how to best manage horses at risk of laminitis.
Felix has completed his rehabilitation and is now available for Long Term Lease. You can express your interest now by emailing info@phhwv.org.au
Located in the Surf Coast Shire
Introducing Sasha a 25 yr old approx. ,7.2hh, Palouse mini mare.
Sasha is that pony who will make you smile each time you see and interact with her. For the young or the old, Sasha will give you so much
joy, as close to that unicorn pony you could possibly get.
You would never know that she had been living for well over a decade with constant pain and neglect. To add to all her
conditions, she had been living in total isolation with no company whatsoever for many years.
Full vet, dental and farrier assessments have been done and a very closely managed rehabilitation program was followed to give Sasha a
new life. Her short term carer has really made it possible for Sasha to have the most meaningful life.
Radiographs of both fronts revealed significant rotation of both pedal bones and evidence of demineralisation and minimal sole depth notably
on the right fore. Seedy toe has been present for many years. She still requires trims every three weeks and potentially looking at glue of
shoes with pads. However, 2 months into her rehab and she is moving around fine and farrier happy with the results of regular trimming.
There is no requirement of any pain meds currently.
Sasha’s blood tests confirmed PPID commonly known as Cushing’s. For this reason, she is on Pergolide each day – dosing her is no issue at
all, she welcomes all contact with people now. Easy to do anything with and has never shown any behaviour that is a concern.
Her teeth were also consistent with no care given for at least 10 years’ that we know of probably much longer. Dental Xray confirmed a
dislodged tooth within the left maxillary sinus which was causing reduced airflow from her left nostril. This has been addressed the tooth
was able to be extracted. Sasha is happily eating without pain, but will require 6-month check-ups as part of her ongoing plan.
The home that Sasha would thrive in would be one with company of her own kind. All indications are that she would make the ideal pony for
that little kid that just wants to fuss over and love her gently or equally in an adult only home - you know that grandparents’ horsey home
where the grandkids can interact with on visits. She is not to be ridden or used as a lead line pony. An experienced home that can manage a
PPID pony and knowledgeable with looking after a senior pony that only wants to have good times with good people.
Her current carer, frequently will sit out in the paddock and will have Sasha’s head on her lap as they both rest together.
P.S Yes Sasha is the pony that Amber Matthews has on Tik Tok,
Insta etc - dresses her up in Christmas costumes and plays with Missie
her other rescue
pony in all her videos/vlogs. Her mum does all the behind the scenes work! AS most of us horsey mums do right!
If you are interested in giving Sasha a long term care home, get in touch via email with your
inquiry.
Located in the Mornington Peninsula Shire.
Introducing Thorfinn a 19-year-old , 16hh, Bay Thoroughbred gelding.
Thorfinn is a 17 year old thoroughbred gelding, standing approximately 16hh, looking for a companion home where he can be his big boisterous
self with a human to give him love and some mates to play with.
We had hoped that Thorfinn would be re-homeable as a riding horse, however due to an old injury that occasionally flares up he has not been
assessed for riding and at this stage will be rehomed as a companion only.
Thor is good to do everything with, although he knows he is a big horse, so will need someone confident with handling OTT types. He is the
boss in the paddock, and his only vice is that he has been known to chew on fences (not windsucking, just chewing bits off), but this has
lessened the longer he has been in care.
Thorfinn has had a dental, all his vaccinations and seen a vet and farrier. He is now ready to find his Long Term Carer.
He is currently located in Wellington Shire.