Shiraz was one of 137 horses rescued from sever neglect in late 2019 from the Whispering Willows horse sanctuary. Of these equines, 15 of the youngest ponies, including 5-month-old Shiraz, were brought to and cared for by Mare and Foal Sanctuary, just outside of Newton Abbot, UK. This rescue would be a turning point for the young foal. In dismal condition at the start of life, covered in feces, infested with parasites, Shiraz would see a breathtaking transformation into a majestic animal in the years following. A team leader at the sanctuary’s Upcott Park site, Jess, shared about the pony’s dire health at the time with The Epoch Times: “He was worryingly undernourished and dirty. His high worm count was also affecting his health.” Sanctuary carers first had to wash the filth off Shiraz’s body from living in poor conditions. He then needed to be deep-cleansed of a host of parasites. This …