08/24/2023
RIP little Ginny. We are heartbroken to bring you the news that we’ve had to say goodbye to Pink Gin (or Ginny to her friends).
You may remember that Ginny was born at HorseWorld after her mum was rescued with 2 other pregnant mares who had suffered terrible neglect. Whilst their owner was eventually prosecuted, there was no such thing as a happy ending for the horses who suffered at his hands. The neglect her mother endured during her pregnancy set Ginny up for a fight she couldn't win.
Not long after she was born, Ginny faced her first battle and she became seriously ill with problems in her digestive system. But it soon became clear she wasn’t going to give up, and after excellent care from our vet and Welfare Team, she bounced back. Sadly that was just the start of her ongoing health issues.
Most recently she became very poorly after contracting salmonella. Even then she defied the odds and seemed to have made a full recovery. We were so happy to see her back out in the fields, kicking up her heels with her friends and showing her sweet, sassy spirit we had all grown to love so much.
But unfortunately, her gut issues continued to worsen and her health once again deteriorated. Medication didn’t help, and her most recent blood tests showed low protein, inflammation, and infection, indicating her digestive system was not functioning correctly and never would. Sadly, the sparkle had also gone from her eyes. That brave, confident little mare was fading away. Our vet had been with Ginny every step of the way and knew, as we did, that there was no more we could do. It was time to say goodbye.
Ginny was adored by all our staff, volunteers and supporters and we are devastated by this loss. Thank you for supporting her journey and allowing her to live two wonderful years full of love and the very best of care.💙