Redwings has given a home for life to a teaching pony, after he had a seizure and could no longer work.
Eleven-year-old Cob cross Tom arrived at the horse welfare charity from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), London, in April, where he was helping to educate the next generation of vets and vet nurses.
The RVC got in touch with Redwings and asked if they would consider taking Tom, who now needs special care and management for the safety of himself and those around him.
Watch Redwings’ video about Tom on YouTube here.
Anne Whitehorn, Redwings’ Welfare Operations Manager, said: “Tom’s story shows that sometimes our rescue work is about being a home for a pony who can’t go anywhere else.
“After experiencing a seizure, Tom could no longer work as a teaching pony and had incredibly limited options, given the care and management he now needs, should he have another.
“Thanks to our brilliant supporters, Redwings can give him the special home for life the RVC was keen to secure, safe and cared for by our incredible staff.”
The charity offered a home to 104 equines who needed them last year, many of whom will need special care and will be with Redwings for the rest of their lives, like Tom.
In addition to his seizure, which requires Redwings staff to closely follow a protocol for handling him and monitor and report any changes to the Redwings vet team, he also has osteoarthritis and is on medication for this.
Bettina Dunkel, Head of RVC Equine and Professor in Equine Medicine and Emergency and Critical care, said: “Tom is a wonderful pony and so missed by our team and the students here at the RVC, but we know he’s got the perfect new forever home with Redwings. Homes this special are rare and we’re so grateful they were able to take him.”
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