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| Corn Flower, February 2009 |
This pretty mare was found lying in a corn field in Iredell
County. She was too frail and debilitated to stand. Animal Control was called to take her in and they kept her
for several weeks hoping that her owners would notice that she was missing and try to claim her. Unfortunately,
they never received any calls about a missing horse.
HPS
was asked to take the mare. When she arrived, she exhibited signs of long-term starvation. She was stool eating
and most horses will not do this unless starved for a long time. The mare rated the lowest on the Henneke Body Scale
for scoring a horse's weight. Her belly was extended with worms so she obviously had not been wormed in a long
time.
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| Cornflower, June '09 |
The mare is about 23 years old and is such a sweet girl. Our farrier removed her three remaining shoes and
she was so easy to work with. Dental work was done to her long neglected teeth and she has now returned
to her full weight.
Cornflower is back under saddle and we are working with her in the training/riding program
to help her get back into condition. She has a wonderful sweet disposition and would make an excellent horse
for a beginner rider, child, or small adult.
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Horse Protection Society of N.C.
2135 Miller Rd China Grove, N.C. 28023
501(c)3 Nonprofit
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