Redwings Horse Sanctuary has shared adorable footage of “miracle” foal Monarch being turned out in a paddock for the first time. The youngster was born shortly after his dam Majesty was rescued after being hit by a car in Essex.
He can be seen frolicking and galloping as he experiences grass for the first time at one of the charity’s Norfolk sites. Monarch, who was named in honour of the Queen’s jubilee year, and Majesty are both doing well in Redwings’ care.
Hackney-type Majesty came into Redwings on 25 February after suffering a broken nose and chest injuries in a crash at Tilbury Docks on 10 November. The 11-year-old, who is 14.1hh, was found stuck in some railings on the central reservation.
Emergency services transported her to a private boarding establishment who did a “great job” looking after her during her initial recovery. On realising that she was also in foal, Redwings was asked to take her, and offered her a forever home.
“It’s wonderful to see them both doing so well after all mum Majesty went through, and the tricky start mum and foal had when Monarch was born,” said Nicola Berryman, Redwings Welfare Veterinary Surgeon.
“They had some initial problems with him feeding and needed a little bit of extra help and support, which does sometimes happen with the mares who come into us in foal.
“He’s a strapping boy, who’s growing quickly who will soon tower over his mum!
“We were all overjoyed when Monarch was born, and we know those who have followed their story so far will love to see them galloping together and frolicking in their new field.”
Monarch was born in the early hours of 7 April, making him almost two months old, and he and Majesty, and two other mares who came into Redwings’ care whilst in foal and went on to have their youngsters, are the faces of Redwings’ summer fundraising appeal.
