'Emaciated' pony Clyde makes amazing recovery and finds new home thanks to World Horse Welfare

A terrified pony who was saved from starvation and went on to become the star of the show ring has found happiness in a new home.
Clyde when he arrived at Penny Farm. Picture by World Horse WelfareClyde when he arrived at Penny Farm. Picture by World Horse Welfare
Clyde when he arrived at Penny Farm. Picture by World Horse Welfare

When Clyde arrived at World Horse Welfare Penny Farm, on Preston New Road, in 2017, he was horribly underweight, with sticking-out ribs and patches of black fur falling off his body.

But he made a tremendous recovery, and went on to win Reserve Champion in the Rescue Pony of the Year class at Equifest, one of the biggest horse shows in the UK, last year.

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Now he is looking forward to a fresh start in his own field on the Fylde coast, where he will become a lifelong companion to another pony.

Clyde heads off to pastures new. Picture by World Horse WelfareClyde heads off to pastures new. Picture by World Horse Welfare
Clyde heads off to pastures new. Picture by World Horse Welfare

Zoe Clifford, of World Horse Welfare, said: “Clyde came to us totally emaciated. He had lice and he had a severe skin infection that made him itchy and caused him to rub, and the more it rubbed the worse it got.

“The first six months he spent gaining weight and healing his skin condition, that allowed him to grow fur properly.

“When he first came to us he was quite depressed and nervous of everybody, and it took a lot of time to gain his trust.

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“We spent a lot of time bonding with him every day, getting him used to people.

Clyde in the show ring. Picture by World Horse WelfareClyde in the show ring. Picture by World Horse Welfare
Clyde in the show ring. Picture by World Horse Welfare

“He was never the most confident pony, but if we were quiet around him he was affectionate and soon got used to having visitors on the yard.”

“He’s a great advert for what we can do with some time and proper care. The message is that people should think very carefully before they take on a horse, because they do take a lot of time and attention.”

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