Psycho

My name is Psycho, and when I arrived at the Society I was short-tempered, sick and had lost my faith in man, after years of pulling wagons and being badly abused. Today I am healthy and even prone to smiling, thanks to the long rehabilitation that I underwent

Psycho, a 16 year old horse, had a very hard life for many years, suffering greatly from being harnessed to a wagon and forced to pull heavy loads, all without appropriate attention being given to his legs and hooves. When he reached the limit of his ability a complaint of neglect was filed in the Israeli Police following which he was confiscated and brought to the Society’s stables.

Psycho on the day he arrived at the stables - aggressive, afraid and suffering from intense pain
Psycho on the day he arrived at the stables – aggressive, afraid and suffering from intense pain

Psycho was in very poor condition: He was suffering from malnutrition, was lame, very scared and aggressive and tried to bite everyone who approached him. In addition, a chronic infection was diagnosed in the fetlock area of his four legs.

The fetlock area after prolonged rehabilitation
The fetlock area after prolonged rehabilitation

Now, following a long period of rehabilitation and intensive treatment with injections and analgesics, Psycho is back to his full strength and health and has become a friendly and gentle animal. According to veterinary recommendations he is not fit for work or intensive riding and is now enjoying a peaceful life in the company of his fellow horses in the Society’s Guest House for Horses.

Following long months of rehabilitation, Psycho is finally smiling
Following long months of rehabilitation, Psycho is finally smiling

After a long process of rehabilitation we found a new home for Psycho and today he lives in a nice farm run by responsible owners