E.H.P.P.S.
Pitsea Hall Lane, Basildon
Essex SS16 4UH
Tel: 01268 584603
Scarlett
During the late afternoon of Monday, 11 October, we admitted a ten year old Chestnut
Thoroughbred Mare to the Sanctuary. She had been found by two ladies loose on the
bridle path at One Tree Hill, Corringham. Despite asking around the local yards,
no one claimed knowledge or ownership of the mare. She as very lame indeed, and
an examination revealed that she has an abscess in one foot, which we are poulticing
daily, a tendon sheath injury in the other foot, she has recenrly had ringworm and
there are a couple of small sarcoids on her front legs. We have named her Scarlett.
At the moment she is on medication and box rest and has settled in well. Other
than obviously being overdue for new shoes and a trim, Scarlett was otherwise in
good bodily condition. The Police and Horse Watch have been informed, as has the
Ranger for Langdon Hills Country Park, of Scarlett's whereabouts -
Her story was highlighted in the local press today (12 October) as being a "horse with cancer" . Scarlett is not "riddled with cancer" but simply has a couple of sarcoids which can more than likely be dealt with by our vets. What is causing us the most concern at the moment is her tendon injury. We shall, of course, keep you fully up to date with Scarlett's progress. Photos to follow in the next day or so.
