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Khaleej Times
04-07-2025
- Health
- Khaleej Times
From near death to new life: How UAE offroaders saved starving horse in Fujairah wadi
What began as a casual weekend getaway for a Dubai-based expat couple turned into a life-saving rescue mission for a starving horse spotted in the rugged mountains of Fujairah. Pavel, a Russian national who has lived in Dubai for over 20 years, was visiting the picturesque Icelandic Lake near Masafi with his wife last Friday when he noticed a frail, malnourished horse drinking from the water's edge. 'It was painfully thin,' Pavel recalled. 'You could see its ribs. It looked like it hadn't eaten in days. I knew it wouldn't survive much longer without help, so I took a few photos, thinking maybe someone in my off-roading group might know what to do.' But Pavel was struck down with a fever and couldn't immediately follow up. It wasn't until several days later, while still recovering, that he posted the photo to a WhatsApp group for Dubai Offroaders, one of the UAE's oldest off-roading communities, founded in 2007. The response was immediate. Among the first to react was Samuel Harrison, a British freelance riding instructor affiliated with the Dubai Polo Club. 'The image broke my heart,' said Samuel. 'A horse in that condition, alone in the wild, doesn't have much time. I called Pavel right away to get the location.' By mid-afternoon, Samuel and his friend Nicholas Paillart had loaded their vehicle with emergency supplies — hay, water, and basic veterinary tools — and set off for the remote mountain terrain near the lake. 'We found her high up in the wadi, barely standing,' Samuel said. 'She was weak, but still had the will to live.' Realising the horse was too fragile to walk long distances and that the terrain was too rough for a transport vehicle, the rescuers contacted Move My Horse, a UAE-based horse transport service. 'It wasn't easy,' said Samuel. 'We had to hike through rocky trails, guide her carefully down the slopes, and help her into the lorry. It took hours, but we weren't going to leave her there.' The horse was taken straight to Sharjah Equine Hospital where she is now under observation and receiving treatment. He said the veterinarians are hopeful about her recovery. 'We've named her Najia, which means 'survivor' in Arabic,' said Samuel. 'Because that's exactly what she is.' As Najia begins her road to recovery, the group hopes her story will raise awareness about abandoned animals and the importance of community action. Pavel says he's humbled by how things turned out. 'I just took a picture,' he said. 'But it was the people like Samuel who saw it and acted, who saved her life.'
BBC News
14-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Horse abandoned on Somerset roadside making recovery in Devon
A 12-year-old horse is making a recovery after being rescued from a roadside in a neglected state, a charity has Mare and Foal Sanctuary said the abandoned piebald cob named Arty had been taken in at their assessment centre in Newton Abbot, Devon, after he was seen running loose on a road in said Arty had been found on 7 February by the RSPCA heavily overweight with a head collar embedded into his skin and he suffered from mites and was said to be doing "really well" since receiving specialist care. Dawn Vincent, the charity's director of fundraising and communications, said Arty was a gentle pony who was "a real character"."He won our hearts very quickly and we can't wait to see what happens next," she charity said Arty was found alongside a mare in foal who has since given birth to a added the mare and foal, who have been named Flor and Martis, would be rehomed with Bristol-based charity Horse World.
BBC News
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
M4 escaped horse rescued after running between two motorways
A yard owner who helped rescue a horse after it was spotted running across two motorways says "everyone has fallen in love with him".The loose horse was found by Jade Plummer, who works at Blossom Hill Equestrian centre near Gloucester, on the M32 in Bristol at about 20:00 BST on seeing the horse, she manoeuvred her car to block traffic from potentially hitting the Plummer said: "We didn't really think at the time. We just did it because we didn't want the horse to get hurt or people to get hurt." Ms Plummer said the "worst bit" was when the horse reached the M4 slip road, where cars were travelling fast."I had to use my car to get him up and down on to the hard shoulder, that was probably the worst part of it," she and Somerset Police arrived and closed the road so the animal could be captured safely, and Ms Plummer agreed to take care of the horse, who she has now called is still unclear where Dash came from or how he managed to reach the M32. Since taking him in, a vet has said Dash is four years said: "But if you were to look at him you would think he is 18 months old. He's quite skinny, you can see his hip bones and you can feel all his ribs." She added Dash is "a lot brighter in himself" but "he's still got a long way to go"."At the minute, he won't drink water," she said."We're having to feed him certain feeds which are quite hydrating to get as much water into him as possible."We're having to syringe water into him regularly to keep him as hydrated as possible."She added: "He will be a permanent addition. Everyone on the yard has fallen in love with him, he's only been there for a couple of days."Dash is now in need of vet treatment as he as a range of medical needs such as skin tumours, and Ms Plummer has set up a crowdfunder. It has so far raised more than £1,100.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Winch needed after Smarty the horse, 27, falls over
Fire crews rescued a horse using specialist equipment after it fell over. Smarty, a 27-year-old horse, fell in the yard of a stable in Buckwyns Chase, Billericay, on Saturday afternoon. Essex County Fire and Rescue Service said Smarty was lying on the concrete when crews arrived and was being looked after by a vet. Using a winch, they managed to move him safely and help him back onto his feet. Smarty was left in the care of the vet. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Essex Fire and Rescue Service
BBC News
11-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Winch needed in Billericay after Smarty the horse, 27, falls over
Fire crews rescued a horse using specialist equipment after it fell a 27-year-old horse, fell in the yard of a stable in Buckwyns Chase, Billericay, on Saturday County Fire and Rescue Service said Smarty was lying on the concrete when crews arrived and was being looked after by a a winch, they managed to move him safely and help him back onto his feet. Smarty was left in the care of the vet. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
