When Charlie’s Angels first began, we contacted the GSDS for advice on setting up and running a professional organisation and were exceptionally lucky to receive not only advice but templates for contracts from which we would then create our own unique paperwork. The people at the GSDS are exceptionally hard-working and dedicated people and we’re [...]
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24 May
Another Update on Sal, our Laminitic Pony
Better news has come our way for Sal. Sal’s x-rays of her front feet have shown that the pedal bones have 9 degrees rotation in the right foot and 10 degrees in the left. There is pedal bone sinking in both feet and noticeable bone changes. However, better news with the vet agreeing that a four-monthly review and follow-up [...]
20 May
Update on Sal, our laminitic pony
Sal arrived as an 8-year-old Shetland x mini surrendered horse, with obesity and severe laminitis. Laminitis is most common during spring, but can happen at any time of year, even in winter, particularly when frosts occur. Sal’s people had ‘inherited’ her and didn’t have the knowledge to look after her so wisely sought our help [...]
18 May
Farewell Marvellous Millie–We’ll Miss You!
The beautiful, marvellous Millie went home today. Millie has been with us for many months, serving an amazing role as Bojangles’ foster mare, allowing him to drink, loving and protecting him and helping to teach him to be a horse. So much of Bo’s social development can be attributed to Millie’s impossibly generous, maternal guidance. One [...]
16 May
Update on Sahara
First vet visit today… Discussed with the vet Sahara’s tendancies to go lame with anything more than light trail riding work. Her history includes difficult foaling and ‘damage to her back end’. The vet said the only way to truly find out what is causing the lameness and possibly fix it would be to put [...]
10 May
New Angel Has Arrived: Meet Sahara
This is Sahara, our newest equine angel. She came to Charlie’s Angels Horse Rescue as a surrender, due to financial reasons. She is a 19y.o. Arab x Warmblood, approx 15.2hh, who has wonderful manners and has had fantastic training. Due to past injuries, she can now only be lightly trail ridden, which she really enjoys. [...]
7 May
Meet Sal, our newest angel
Sal arrived a few days ago as a shockingly overweight pony mare, approximately 8 years old, with severe laminitis/founder. Her people had ‘inherited’ Sal from someone else but felt they didn’t have the knowledge or experience to manage this serious condition and asked for our help, for which we are grateful, and pleased to be able [...]
2 May
Update on Joey, May
Joey is doing very, very well! His fetlock is healing up beautifully and he has a new paddock friend as well. We just need to have Joey’s teeth looked at and get him microchipped and he’ll be well on his way to perfect health! [...]
26 Apr
Update on Sienna, recovery after surgery
Sienna is still recovering well from spinal surgery, still putting on weight and looking more relaxed all the time. She has had a small hoof abscess, which has been poulticed and packed by the vet, but is still in great spirits. Her awesome foster parents are doing a wonderful job of keeping her wound clean and [...]
