Scarlet Darling, a much-loved cart horse who unfortunately had several owners, was never really on our radar as she was worked well and looked after as a working cart horse should be.

In May 2022, we were called to look at a bump on Scarlet’s face. It was rock hard and not soft at all.  After X-rays and specialist consultation, Dr Lee from Cape Vet Equine Practice found that she had two infected teeth. The teeth would have to come out.

Scarlet’s bump on her face and the x-rays showing us the problem.

The dentist worked for six hours to get just the one tooth out. Not to worry, Scarlet was sedated and monitored throughout the whole procedure.

More x-rays were taken just to make sure the procedure was a success.

Scarlett’s story took another turn last week when a different, more complex ailment surfaced.  Scarlet was under treatment for a ligament injury and then became lame overnight.  When Dr. Lauren examend her, we found a fracture.  Scarlet had somehow broken her leg! We suspect it might all have started with a hair line fracture, but we will never really know for sure.

There was no other choice but to send this young girl over the rainbow bridge, where she will experience no more pain.

Throughout Scarlet’s journey, CHPA was there for her every step of the way, even in her last hours.  Your generosity and giving spirit allow us to do that for Scarlet and so many others like her.

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Scarlet knows we were always there to help her, even up until the very end when we had no choice but to let her go.