This week a new horse arrived. Murphy is a stunning 8 years old horse, a bright bay gelding of about 17.2 hands. He really is lovely.He was due to be destroyed this week because he can no longer be ridden.Murphy was born with a twisted fetlock which has become arthritic,having a rider on his back and working simply aggravates the condition. It was decided to introduce him to Callie an elderly mare and Freddy Kruger, a chestnut gelding. They bonded quickly and are a tight little group now, always grazing close to one another. When I look at these beautiful animals and think how close they have been to having their lives prematurely brought to an end, I feel both sad and angry.Angry that people show such little respect for the lives of other species and sad that I cant save them all.
