The 17-year-old conventional cob Silver Saviour, who was rescued three-and-a-half years in the past, is gearing as much as make his debut within the Senior Exhibiting and Dressage Ltd in-hand finals at London Worldwide Horse Present.
Silver Saviour (Reggie) is owned by Ashlie Perrow and proven by his loaner Jenny Wellens. He certified for the celebrated closing at North of England on his first try.
Reggie was discovered by Ashlie at a yard in Bradford. Jenny says the gelding, who stands at simply 12.2hh, was “close to demise’s door.”
Reggie when he arrived with Ashlie
“He was emaciated and was tied to a 2ft chain, which was embedded into his neck, face and nostril,” says Jenny. “He couldn’t lie down and was made to face 24/7 in all parts. Ashlie had been to view one other pony on the similar place with a pal and he or she noticed Reggie. He’d been handed round a number of houses, and Ashlie managed to barter with the proprietor to promote him.”
After nursing him again to full well being, Ashlie started displaying Reggie domestically. Jenny was first acquainted with Reggie after Ashlie enquired on social media about discovering him a mortgage dwelling to proceed his displaying profession.
“I fell in love with him,” continues Jenny. “He might need come into displaying a lot later in life, however he totally enjoys it, typically a bit an excessive amount of! He can typically be a little bit of an fool — he’s a squealer — however he normally manages to include himself till he’s again at dwelling within the subject.”
In addition to bagging a primary London ticket, Reggie was a Royal Worldwide (RIHS) finalist in July too.
Reggie has arthritis in his entrance ft and earlier this 12 months he was recognized with EMS. Each circumstances are managed with common swimming classes, physio visits and massages.
“He’s additionally on a FreeStep complement, which has modified his life; he’s not on treatment for his EMS and he feels and appears so nicely in himself,” says Jenny.
Jenny practically didn’t attend the North of England present held at Enviornment UK.
“The category was on so early within the morning and the climate was so wild that I practically didn’t load him up,” she says. “Fortunately, my groom, Sam Norris, dragged me there and to my amazement we certified. I used to be in full shock.
“Forward of London Reggie has been going out within the manége to have his personal time, and we’ve additionally been doing loads of lungeing. He’s trying actually improbable.
“I’ve to credit score my mum, Margaret, for sustaining and oiling his hair; she’s often known as the tail guru.”
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