The Epona Trust - Flossie

Name:	Flossie	Born:	~ 1990
Height:	12.2 hands	Breed:	Welsh Pony Section A
Gender:	Mare	Colour:	Strawberry Roan

History

Flossie came to us from a family who had bought her for their children and were keeping her in a shed and pen in their garden. Flossie didn't have any companions and became very lonely and cross. Her owners didn't understand and became scared of her, so by the time we got involved, everyone was very upset.

Flossie took a long time to learn about teaching children to ride and her early experiences made her very wary at first.

Latest Update

With lots of attention and clear signals that she could understand, she has become an excellent teacher, and one of many ponies that are favourites among children. She can be quite bossy with other ponies and horses, however this is due to the fact that she was left on her own for so long. You can often hear Flossie in the barn telling ponies off if they get too close.

Flossie has suffered from laminitis in the past so we have to be careful with her feeding, management, and shoeing. As she is now beginning to feel her age, Flossie is kept in at night to make sure she stays warm and comfortable. Flossie still enjoys giving children lessons and is happiest when she is working.

Therapies Used

• Bach Flower Remedies - Aspen, Chicory, and Water violet
• Ongoing chiropractic treatment