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Polly

One horse's story from rescue to recovery 


The difficult economic climate and series of long, cold winters have made horse ownership harder and more expensive than ever.

As a result, an increasing number of horses scarred by neglect and ill-treatment need our specialist help.
 
These pages tell the story of miracle survivor Polly and her amazing transformation into the healthy, happy animal she is today.

You can:

  • listen to the story in our podcast episode above
     
  • read the story in the chapters below.

Saving Polly by Helen Coen

  • Emaciated horse Polly being washed down at Felledge © Andrew Forsyth / RSPCA Photolibrary Part one: The rescue

    Polly was rescued by RSPCA Inspector Sarah Keith after a member of the public spotted a collapsed horse on common land near Hull, East Yorkshire.

  • RSPCA groom Rachael Duffy training horse Polly © Andrew Forsyth / RSPCA Photolibrary Part two: Journey to recovery

    As well as helping Polly gain weight and improve her health, work began to help her trust humans and teach her 'stable manners'.

  • Profile of RSPCA groom Rachael Duffy in the saddle on horse Polly © Joe Murphy / RSPCA Photolibrary Part three: Making progress

    Nine months after Polly arrived at our Felledge Equine Centre, groom Rachael Duffy finally sat in the saddle for the first time.

  • Horse Polly nuzzling new owner Krissy Bowden © Joe Murphy / RSPCA Photolibrary Part four: A new beginning

    In May 2011 Polly, now four years old and weighing a normal 485kg, went to her new home with Krissy Bowden.

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