This past February, a colt named Gizmo was found collapsed in a roadside field. At just four months old, he was abandoned, riddled with lice, and was suffering from hypothermia, dehydration, and pneumonia.
Gizmo was immediately taken into the care of Catley Cross Veterinary Clinic. The poor creature had trouble breathing, and for two weeks he was unable to stand. The dedicated team worked 24/7 to bring him back to life; it was clear he was a fighter and didn't want to die. Over time, Gizmo's recovery — fueled by donations from kind strangers around the world — stunned the medical team. His story went viral, and Gizmo became a beloved young horse whose strength and determination continues to inspire many.
Earlier this month, Gizmo was permanently adopted by the Halstead veterinary clinic. Then, with the odds stacked against him from the start, Gizmo went on to win both his youngstock RSPCA class and the championship at Equifest in August, 2015. He was crowned the RSPCA's rescue horse of the year! The judges were so touched by Gizmo's story they could barely hold back the tears.
This miracle survivor proves anything is possible. Watch Gizmo's incredible journey below, and please SHARE his story with your friends on Facebook!
In February of 2015, a four-month-old colt named Gizmo was found lifeless in a roadside field. The poor creature had collapsed, and he was on the brink of death.
Gizmo was immediately taken into the care of Catley Cross Veterinary Clinic. He could barely breathe or move, and he suffered from hypothermia, pneumonia, and other health issues. However, the staff saw surefire signs that he didn't want to die.
Gizmo had a long road to recovery, and his medical treatment was costly. Thankfully, kind strangers donated thousands of dollars to help Gizmo get the care he desperately needed.
The staff fell deeply in love with Gizmo as they provided him with a slew of medical treatments. Through constant bandaging and blood transfusions, to antibiotics and a new diet plan, Gizmo's strength began to re-build.
Gizmo absolutely loved the attention from his family of two-legged heroes...
...And he even learned to socialize with other horses!
Earlier this month, Gizmo was permanently adopted by the Halstead veterinary clinic.
And now, the icing on the cake: Gizmo won both his youngstock RSPCA class and the championship at this year's Equifest, earning him the crown for RSPCA's rescue horse of the year.
The judges were blown away by Gizmo's rags-to-riches story. Six months after this foal was found starving, abandoned, and laying lifeless on death's door, he's now surrounded by so much love and triumph.
Carolyn Wyse, veterinary surgeon at Catley Cross Veterinary Clinic told Horse & Hound, "I thought one judge was laughing in the championship but he was sobbing. They all came up and said congratulations. [Gizmo] slept all the way home and is having a very well deserved morning in the field."
