Finny - Found in two feet of water
Found trapped in two feet of water in her stable after a flood at the livery yard where she was kept it emerged that Finny was often confined to her stable for weeks at a time without any exercise. When Finny had been let out, she had been bullied by other horses and had extensive damage to her legs caused by electric fences.
These dreadful circumstances impacted greatly on Finny’s behaviour and when she eventually was turned out she would not be caught. Fortunately Finny changed hands and her new owner, Sam Hill, contacted BHS volunteer welfare officer Sandy Sandon for advice on how to remedy this behaviour.
It was clear to Sandy that Finny was not a bad horse but that her behaviour was a result of her constant fear of confinement. Sam and Sandy worked in partnership to build up a routine for Finny, which helped to make her calmer and more relaxed. Sam is delighted with the advice and support she received from BHS welfare because it has helped to make Finny a much happier pony who is willing to be caught and now even trots up to the field fence to greet Sam.
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