Frozen Foal Rescued In Winter Transforms Into Renowned Show Horse

Frozen Foal Rescued In Winter Transforms Into Renowned Show Horse

A foal rescued in the dead of winter has transformed into a renowned show horse and he's even having sculptures made in his honor!

7-year-old Lucas was rescued by World Horse Welfare years ago when he was just a foal.

The rescue shared on YouTube that the horse was rescued at 10 months old from a "freezing field with his emaciated mother and a group of other horses."

Since that time, Lucas went on to not only recover from the ordeal but he's now going to be the muse for the World Horse Sculpture Trail, which will be displayed at a number of locations across the UK this year!

In an interview with the World Horse Welfare, Lucas' owner, Colleen Macrae, explained that since she brought him home, he's transformed from a scared, hungry rescue horse into a beautiful, confident show horse. He competes in a number of equestrian disciplines, including showing, cross country, and dressage.

20 sculptures of Lucas will be displayed along the World Horse Sculpture Trail. The rescue shared on YouTube, "Twenty 11hh sculptures will make up two trails, the first of which will be on display around the towns of Windsor and Eton from mid-April, before moving to Kensington and Chelsea."

"The second trail will be showcased at the Royal Windsor Horse Show where World Horse Welfare is 2019 Charity of the Year and where Lucas will also be travelling to compete in a showing class - flying the flag for rescue horses everywhere," they added.

You can learn more about Lucas and see his incredible transformation in the video below:
Malorie Thompson

Malorie works as a writer and editor in Northern California. She's passionate about food, conscious living, animal welfare, and conservation. She's worked with a variety of publications in different sectors but is happiest covering topics close to her heart. When not at her laptop, Malorie can be found enjoying picnics on the beach, hiking in the redwoods, and spending time with her rescue pup, Jax.

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