We’ve all read the horrifying and heartbreaking stories of horses, ponies and donkeys rescued from neglect and/or abuse. Recently an Alberta rescue organization, The Bear Valley Rescue Society, were called in to round up a herd of 30 ponies that were on a farm northwest of Calgary.
The ponies appeared to be the result of a hoarder who had passed away and were not in ill health, although some were underweight. What stood out was that many of the young ones appeared not to have been handled much by humans, if at all.
This 30-odd herd rescue was unusual this year not for its size, but because overall, horse rescues and surrenders have seen a “lull” according to a report by the CBC which includes a video of the adorable ‘pony stampede’.