The story of Roman, a young foal born under tragic circumstances, serves as a testament to the resilience of life and the unwavering dedication of the Cart Horse Protection Association (CHPA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Roman\u2019s journey began with heartbreak. Born to Cindy, a cart horse owned by long-time owner Colin Jacobs, Roman\u2019s early days were filled with promise. However, tragedy struck when Cindy suffered from severe colic and tragically passed away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe immediate concern was that the foal could not fend for itself,\u201d recalled Karin Paschen, a staff member at the CHPA. \u201cHe needed to be fed around the clock, and Mr Jacobs trusted us to take him to the Recovery and Rehabilitation (R&R) located in Gordon\u2019s Bay and give him a fighting chance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The CHPA team, drawing from their experience with a previous orphan foal named Grace, knew the road ahead would be challenging. \u201cWe successfully raised Grace,\u201d Paschen explained. \u201cUnder the guidance of Dr Lauren we knew what to do. We also had a horse named \u2018Amazing\u2019 at the R&R, a mare rescued from abuse who had given birth to Roxy at the centre. Amazing was still producing milk, but not enough for Roman, so he required 24\/7 care and bottle feeding.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A turning point arrived when Roman and Amazing were introduced. \u201cWhen they put Roman and Amazing together,\u201d Paschen recalled, \u201cRoman knew exactly what to do, and Amazing did not reject him at all. She just stood there as if it was her own foal suckling. It was a phenomenal moment to witness. Animals are truly incredible. It was also a moment that Roman would be taken under Amazing\u2019s wing, one of her own!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite this initial success, Roman faced further health challenges. \u201cWe found Roman very disoriented,\u201d said Paschen, \u201cand did not waste a minute rushing him to the Blue Cross Vet, who was waiting to receive him. They suspect he was perhaps kicked by accident. When he left he was given a clean bill of health.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacobs, a long-time cart horse owner, made a significant decision: he signed Roman over to the CHPA. \u201cMr Jacobs has been a cart owner for many years and loves his horses,\u201d Paschen pointed out. \u201cCindy was his last mare, and he wanted to also preserve her legacy in Roman. Handing a foal over is very rare on the Cape Flats! Roman will never experience what it is like to work in a cart on our busy roads. Once grown up, Roman will be adopted out and will never have to work for his food and upkeep.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Roman\u2019s story underscores the crucial work of the CHPA. \u201cCHPA is there 24\/7, 365 days a year for the cart horses,\u201d Paschen said. \u201cWe have the expertise to look after Roman and had the funds to pay for his Equilac, which was R2 800 for a mere 15 kg. We were also able to rush Cindy to Blue Cross when she was severely ill and further prevent a painful death by humanely euthanizing her.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere is a huge need for equine welfare all over South Africa as well as on the Cape Flats,\u201d said Paschen. \u201cThere is a minority who abuse, neglect, overload and stable the cart horses in bad conditions. We will step in to assist with feed, offer a set of shoes for a mere R100, offer free vet care, deworming, education and have the R&R in Gordon\u2019s Bay as a place of safety for those horses who need it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
.<\/span> To learn more about the Cart Horse Protection Association, visit its Facebook page.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The story of Roman, a young foal born under tragic circumstances, serves as a testament to the resilience of life and the unwavering dedication of the Cart Horse Protection Association 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