04/06/2026
A few weeks ago, Millie arrived into our care on behalf of the RSPCA.
Millie was incredibly lame, with badly neglected feet, and was taken into care by us at HSP Advanced Equine while we worked through a rehabilitation plan. Looking at her, we suspected she might be in foal, but what happened next still caught us by surprise.
Millie decided to have her foal a little earlier than planned — around 3 to 4 weeks early.
What followed were some very anxious days. Tiny Juno was small, fragile and for a while it was touch and go. To make matters more complicated, poor Millie had to come into milk. Thank you to Emma and her team at Equivets for the help and support.
Three weeks later, we now have a feisty little red mare on our hands who is making up for lost time. Juno has attitude in spades and is keeping everyone on their toes.
Thank you to heritage hoof care for aiding in the recovery of Millie’s lameness. It is a work in progress but things are looking hopeful.