Woody, a horse that was found abandoned and in a critical condition in Tipperary, Ireland, in October 2022, has made a remarkable recovery and has won a second-place prize at the Cork Summer Show in Curraheen. This astounding turnaround in less than a year has brought immense joy and pride to Woody’s rescuers and new owner.

Woody’s ordeal began when he was left by the side of the road, critically ill, and seemingly left to die by his previous owner. The charity ‘My Lovely Horse’ took Woody under its care, describing his initial state as “heartbreaking”. A dedicated team of caregivers and veterinary professionals from the charity worked tirelessly to nurse Woody back to health. Their devotion and diligent care enabled Woody to recover sufficiently to be put up for adoption.

In December 2022, Woody found a new home with Orianna. The charity described the connection between Woody and Orianna as “love at first sight.” This loving environment further contributed to Woody’s revival, and in a few months, he was fit enough to participate in the Cork Summer Show. To the amazement and pride of all involved in his rescue and recovery, Woody won a second-place prize at the event. The charity expressed their elation, stating that they “are so proud” of Woody’s impressive turnaround. They emphasized that their hard work is geared towards giving animals like Woody the life they deserve.

The charity shed light on Woody’s initial abandonment, stating that his original owners “took their tack and cart and ran away and left him there to die”. They credited the recovery to the dedicated efforts of the ‘My Lovely Horse’ Cork team and the veterinary care provided.

The story of Woody’s miraculous recovery garnered immense attention and love from the public. Many expressed their sentiments through comments on a Facebook post shared by the charity. People recounted how they had seen Woody on the day he was abandoned and presumed that he wouldn’t survive. Learning about his remarkable recovery and achievement brought immense joy and relief to them. One person commented, “Absolutely delighted to read this post that he survived & has flourished. Best news ever… Congratulations to Orianna and Woody. Good news story of the day!”

Another individual expressed their emotion by saying, “Oh my god, this is so nice to see. I passed that poor horse that day as the guards were already there with him but I went home all upset because I thought he was dead. So so relieved to see this, my god.”

Woody’s story serves as an inspiring testament to the resilience of animals and the transformative impact that love, care, and dedication can have on their lives.Regenerate response