Pee Dee
Rehome Classification: Companion
Age: 24
Breed: Hill Pony
Height: 11.1h
Gender: Gelding
Colour/Markings: Bay
Personality
Pee Dee is relaxed, confident, laid back and gentle. He gets on with other ponies. He loves enrichment, such as a rummage box, snuffle mats and treat balls. He is easy to catch, worm, groom and pick his feet out. He loves to see people and will come to the gate when you call his name. He may also follow you around the field inquisitively, asking for cuddles.
Health and Training
Health Status:
Pee Dee has previously had an episode of laminitis, most likely due to his equine metabolic syndrome, which makes him prone to reoccurrence, as well as being diagnosed with PPID (Cushing’s disease). These conditions are controlled by keeping him in a field with poor-quality grazing and regulating his weight. Pee Dee is on pain relief to maintain his comfort levels with his lameness issues, and this will need to be monitored by the vets along with regular annual blood tests. Pee Dee is on daily medication. He is being rehomed on our Prime Pastures scheme, where we can contribute towards the cost of his veterinary care.
Training Level:
Pee Dee is not currently in any training. He used to be a riding pony but has retired for a more relaxed life in his older age. He isn't a huge fan of the hose pipe but will stand with treats or a lick.


Pee Dee's Past
Pee Dee came to the Sanctuary as part of our 2018 merger with another charity. We have few details of his life before this.
Pee Dee's Future
Rehoming Fee: Rehoming fee: Not applicable. (Prime Pastures Scheme)
Pee Dee’s ideal home would be with another equine with similar grazing needs and with someone experienced in having equines with equine metabolic syndrome. His grazing should be restricted as he can easily put on weight and high intakes of sugar in the grass may increase his risk of laminitis.
Our Rehoming Advisors are available to help every day of the year. We will work to support you and Pee Dee as he settles in his new home and can offer training and advice as needed.
