Everything changed in 2018. As reported in an article published in the columns of Peoplea horse named Polo was stolen from a farm in Morayshirein Scotland. Its caramello color, characterized by a cream shade with golden highlights, visibly attracted thieves, much to the dismay of its owner, Zoe Urquart.
In the years following this dark event, the latter had virtually no news of her equine companion. “ I received a few messages from people who looked for it and thought they saw it, but no official confirmation “, she specifies.
© Zoe Uquart / BBC
“I received a totally unexpected call”
This year, 8 years later, Zoe finally received the long-awaited announcement.
“ I had given up on the idea of ever finding him several years ago. So it was a huge shockshe confides to the BBC, I received a completely unexpected call at 4 p.m. and had to decide immediately what I was going to do. He was taken care of by the hospital (veterinarian) in less than 3 hours and was on his way. »
The horse with its light coat and pretty blue eyes reflecting the sky was found in a field alongside mares. After years of neglect, it was in a ” very worrying “. According to Zoehis veterinary costs would run into several thousand pounds.
© Zoe Uquart / BBC
Identification possible thanks to the animal's electronic chip
Back at the stables where he grew up, Polo adapts well, despite its condition. “ He will receive the best care and we will get him back on his feet », affirmed Zoehappy to have him back in her life.
The equine, now 13 years old, was able to be identified thanks to its electronic chip. “ The chip number was checked and it was established that it was a horse stolen in 2018, concludes a spokesperson for the police West Yorkshire, the investigation into the original theft continues. »
Woopets info: what is the “cremello” dress?
Among the representatives of the equine race, the cremello coat is distinguished by its very light, almost ivory, color. This color is the result of the presence of 2 copies of the “cream” gene, responsible for the dilution of the coat. Typically, a cremello horse sports a white mane and tail, as well as pink skin and blue or light eyes.
This shade is often confused with perlino or palomino dresses, which also have golden or cream undertones. In cremello equines, the coat is paler and the characteristics linked to double dilution are clearly visible.