by Jean | Jun 1, 2021 | Tales From A.R.C.H.
We recently received some beautiful photographs of one of last year’s rescues in her new home. Facebook followers might remember the five-year-old grey mare who was confiscated by SEPRONA from her abusive owner early last year, just before the first lock down. She was...
by Jean | Jun 1, 2021 | Tales From A.R.C.H.
Dear old Fabiola has returned to the Centre after a lengthy stay with our wonderful vets, Rocio and Andres, following her latest operation to give her a permanent tracheotomy, which will enable her to breathe more easily. A big thank you to all the professionals...
by Jean | May 3, 2021 | Tales From A.R.C.H.
At the end of April Palmera presented her baby to morning volunteers – a huge and amazingly long-legged filly foal. After nail-biting months of waiting and constant worry over Palmera’s laminitis, everyone was so happy to welcome her to ARCH. The day after she was...
by Jean | Apr 22, 2021 | Tales From A.R.C.H.
Our little black stallion is no longer nameless! ARCH ran a Facebook post asking for suggestions which attracted a great deal of interest and many and various names. In the end the winner was “Duke” (or Duque in Spanish) which suits him perfectly. The little pony has...
by Natalie | Apr 20, 2021 | Newsletter
by Jean | Apr 5, 2021 | Tales From A.R.C.H.
MOVING ON We try to move our rescues out of the Centre once they are fit and healthy enough, so they can enjoy wider spaces and can get adapted to a “home environment” with a view to a later adoption. It also means we have room to accept more needy animals. Lovely old...
by Jean | Apr 5, 2021 | Tales From A.R.C.H.
Our newest rescue – who is still without a name –is now looking much better. A specialist vet came down from Cordoba to X-ray his grossly overgrown hooves and consult with our vet and farrier so they could be cut back into more of a normal shape. His hooves were...
by Jean | Apr 5, 2021 | Tales From A.R.C.H.
We were alerted to the plight of an apparently severely neglected pony kept in a stable in the hills north of Velez-Malaga. The little chap (in his late teens) had curling overgrown hooves, a matted and filthy coat and there was no sign of food or water in his small...
by Jean | Apr 5, 2021 | Tales From A.R.C.H.
We were fortunate to get an appointment with Christina Dreyer, a specialist in equine physiotherapy and acupuncture who treated Zingaro and gave Elly and Rocio advice on his rehabilitation. Our brave boy seemed to understand that everyone is trying to help him recover...
by Jean | Mar 24, 2021 | Tales From A.R.C.H.
It’s been a very busy time at ARCH over the last few weeks. As well as our high-profile cases, Zingaro and Fabiola, there were other new arrivals. Followers will be familiar with Corrie and Frontera who were two horses rescued from appalling conditions in a huge...
