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The RSPCA is looking for loving, new homes for horses currently in its care, writes Richard Watts.
It’s not just cute
cats and delightful dogs that end up at the RSPCA: horses do too. Horses which
have come through unfortunate circumstances, and for whom the RSPCA are seeking
experienced horsemen and women to continue their care. They have undergone
extensive rehabilitation that needs to be continued in their new homes, with
the love and attention that they deserve.
The Inspectors,
shelter staff and volunteers who have cared for these horses over many months
are looking forward to seeing the animals start new lives in happy homes.
Over the past twelve months, RSPCA Victoria has cared for
more than 100 horses and livestock who have needed extensive care and
rehabilitation. The cost of this care has been in excess of $200,000. As an
independent animal welfare charity, which receives only 4 percent government
funding, they rely on community support to fund these vital animal welfare services.
 Stalker: before
Colour: Bay
Age: Five
Breed: Standard
bred
Sex: Gelding
Size: 14.3 hands
Saddle Broken: No
 Stalker: after
He cannot be housed with mares as he harasses and mounts
them. He can be too much for some geldings also.
He’s not completely ground broken, and is accustomed to
being paddocked by himself, but ideally needs to be paddocked with another
gelding. He loves to play games, such as tipping over the wheel barrow whilst
you are trying to clean his paddock!
 Roman: before
Colour: Bay Roan
Age: Seven
Breed: Standard bred
Sex: To be gelded
Size: 15.2 hands
Saddle Broken: No
 Roman: after
His off side hind intermittently swells from the coronet to half way up the canon and there is normally an associated lameness that requires pain relief.
Once you gain his trust he just loves a scratch on the whither. An experienced horse owner will be needed to get the best out of Roman.
Please visit www.rspcavic.org to help the RSPCA in your area.
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