Remember I told you about young FLORA complaining about a horse in a shoe-box which was borne out by several complaints and confirmation that a horse was being kept in a dog-box according to some customers the horse was in some distress. On Saturday morning we were told that the horse was at TRURO Cattle Market and the people looking after the animal were asking if they could bring it to MITCHELL in the afternoon to raise funds. I asked to see the ‘horse’ which was a miniature horse or even pony about 16″ tall it was lying in a bed in the back of an estate car. For the benefit of all I will call the animal unlucky. Unlucky was born premature with jelly front legs and very weak back legs all four legs were in splints and bandaging. The carers were wanting to raise money to pay for the vet to carry out treatment. After checking on Unlucky’s welfare I gave permission for the carers to bring the animal to MITCHELL insisting on milk, water, bedding and fresh air to be available at all times. A local farmer Miles was overheard ‘best thing for that is a sledge-hammer’ which was a callous thing to say but it did reduce me to tears of laughter however I was pleased Miles was not overheard by the masses otherwise there could have been riots! Shortly before 4.00 pm the paty and ‘unlucky’ left Mitchell to count up their takings towards the vet bills for remedial treatment. I think their intention was kind but I was left with the impression that the little horse would probably suffer all its life in a deformed state unless you know of a vet who would do the repair work needed for nothing! The lady in charge allowed ‘unlucky’ to wander around much to the pleasure of the kids and Mums, it seemed quite content with its freedom to walk in four splints without a zimmer frame! Out came the cameras and just for FLORA I took a couple of pictures. Bottom line: I think the animal was loved and well cared for under the circumstances but NO Car Boots Cornwall will NOT adopt the animal! Best line was that the horse was 6ft tall until FAT BLOKE got on..bring on the sledgehammer! Amen Geoff x ps; I told this story to posh Ann and she started crying…..with laughter…some people are so heartless.