'Lazy' Sunbathing Horse Sparks Concerns, Owner Clarifies He's 'Alive and Well'
A horse owner from Guernsey, UK, Alex Tielles, took to social media to dispel concerns surrounding her horse, Custard. Worried locals had raised alarms due to Custard's frequent naps and audible snoring, prompting Tielles to clarify on Facebook that the equine wasn't sick or deceased but merely 'lazy'.
Owner posted on facebook
In a reassuring post, Tielles explained that foals tend to "sleep a lot and might even snore or grunt." Accompanying her message was a heartwarming photo of Custard peacefully dozing, his head comfortably resting on the ground. The post not only allayed the community's fears but also provided a charming insight into the adorable sleep habits of the young horse.
She wrote on her local Facebook group after receiving multiple calls and questions from worried residents, "Hi everyone. This is my horse, Custard, who lives in Ville Baudu with his friends. I have had a number of calls and messages from people concerned that he is ill or dead at times. He is not. He's just a baby and is incredibly lazy."
"He sleeps a lot and may even snore and grunt like he can't breathe. He's honestly, absolutely fine. I check on him at least three times a day, and he has unlimited hay and is fed at least twice a day. I must make some signs for the gate to let people know. If anyone has any worries about him, feel free to message me."
Despite Custard's blissful slumber, his coat-clad naps raised concerns among passersby, leading some to contact animal control out of worry. However, they were met with reassurances that Custard's behaviour was simply a result of his penchant for lazy afternoons. Ironically, the well-intentioned strangers began feeding him, wanting to contribute to the horse's well-being.
'Please, please don't ever feed them'??
In response, Custard's owner politely requested that the feeding be halted, highlighting that even a napping horse can unintentionally cause a stir in the community.
She added, "Please, please don't ever feed them; they are very well fed, and extras can cause them to bite or fight and can make them seriously ill or kill them by choking or giving them a stomach ache."??
This light-hearted episode sheds light on the care and concern people have for animals, even when the cause for worry turns out to be nothing more than a case of equine laziness.
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