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it has been a busy summer with plenty of visitors to the Sanctuary
and some wonderful support and help from unexpected quarters. New
arrivals include Gwillan,Toby, Mabel, Maudie, Penny and Phoenix and
Gennie
GWILLAN
Gwillan is a tiny pony rig who was relinquished to us from Co. Galway
because he was biting and kicking, A proper castration operation was
urgent and we are indebted to the staff and students of the Dublin
University Veterinary Hospital who performed the necessary operation
and rendered Gwillan increasingly a lovable and gentle pony. He bonded
with Copper, an unlikely match as she is around 17hh and he only 9hh
but as far as Gwillian is concerned Copper is his girl! And she makes
a good umbrella in wet weather.
TOBY
Toby is a stunning 11hh gelding relinquished to us from Co. Mayo as
his owners were both suffering from ill health and were no longer
able to look after him. As he is perfectly healthy he was placed almost
immediately into a permanent foster-home where he earns his keep as
a companion to another very lonely pony called Sprite. Sprite is undoubtedly
the boss though the pair of them indulge in both rough playfights,
when Sprite usually ends up chasing Toby around the field, and long,
loving, mutual grooming sessions. If one moves, the other follows
so despite the apparent ‘pecking’ (kicking?) order both
ponies are more than happy.
MABEL
Dear Mabel is your archetypal old working donkey. About 35 years old,
small, dark brown and scruffy-looking, she was the adored companion
of her owner who, again through ill health and advancement of years,
decided it was time to let Mabel come into Sanctuary where he could
still visit her without the worry of looking after her and providing
for her future.
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