Crosskennan News
Jan 29, 20192 min
Both ponies had developed Cushing's Disease, a dysfunction of the pituitary gland that causes, amongst other symptoms, laminitic changes in the feet leading to chronic lameness and pain. Sadly their condition could no longer be managed with pain relief and the hard decision was made to have them put to sleep together at Crosskennan.
Both ponies were great ambassadors for the sanctuary, helping teach young people to ride and groom as well as attending fetes, open days and school fairs.
We would like to thank everyone who has helped with Thomas and Jake over the years with particular mention going to Lily, Amiée and Cara who groomed them every weekend and provided them with extra care and attention in their last days. Also thank you to all the permanent staff at Crosskennan who cared for them and made sure their lives were filled with attention and love.
Thomas and Jake will be greatly missed by everyone here and remembered fondly by countless other people across Northern Ireland. They will both be cremated and their ashes scattered at a later date at Crosskennan.