Avon and Somerset police horse put down after car crash

By Laura Linham

1st Dec 2022 | Local News

An Avon and Somerset police horse hit by a car while out on patrol has died four months, more than four months after the collision.

Five-year-old Rocky - a familiar face when out on patrol across the Mendip area - was wounded after colliding with a Ford Focus car in Bristol on July 8.

The chestnut Irish Draft cross sustained two severe injuries to his hind leg and quarters and was treated at a specialist equine hospital.

It was initially though Rocky would be able to return to service or be retired to a field but he didn't recover as hoped.

Avon and Somerset Police said 'devastated' grooms and officers said their goodbyes to the horse on November 28 before he was put down.

A force spokesman said Rocky was given 'expert care' during his rehabilitation.

He said: 'While one of his injuries showed signs of improvement, Rocky did not respond to treatment as we'd hoped in relation to the other injury.

Rocky before he was injured (Picture: Avon and Somerset Police)

'This severely impacted on his quality of life, meaning even retirement to the field pain-free was no longer possible.

'The mounted section are truly devastated at this outcome and we ask for your understanding during this incredibly difficult time.'

     

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