Thoroughbred gelding Nelson’s Bay has been significantly renovated since we took it in January 2020. He arrived quite underweight and covered in rain scald (a bacterial illness of the skin over the back and/or flanks that results in the creation of scabs, frequently with tufts of hair attached to them).
Nelson’s charming personality immediately began to shine through despite his very bad condition on arrival, thanks to professional care and a lot of TLC from the team at Belwade Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre. Nelson’s excellent disposition means he gets along extremely well with all of his fieldmates, and he proven to be especially good at looking after juveniles.
Nelson struggled at work and was diagnosed with kissing spines, but he is content and contented as a friend. Nelson, despite his breeding, is a pretty laid-back character that never goes anywhere fast, making him a terrific soothing effect for his friends.
Nelson’s bridegroom Kelly states: “When Nelson was here, he was my favorite because he is the most mellow out ex-racehorse in the world and such a character – I enjoyed working with him!” When one of your favorites is rehomed, it’s always bittersweet – I was overjoyed when he got a home, but also sorry that I couldn’t spend more time with him. It’s fantastic to see updates of him settling in with his new family, as he truly deserves a wonderful home.” Nelson drew Meg Morrison’s attention when he was on the rehoming scheme, and she believed he would be the ideal companion for her horse Frankie. Meg applied for Nelson, and after passing a virtual homecheck, Nelson left Belwade for his new home in early February 2021.
Meg states: “I was so happy for Nelson to arrive and become a member of the family; I knew from speaking with the expert team at Belwade that he would be a fantastic fit for us. He’s been the perfect company for my little TB Frankie since he arrived; he comes in every night to a cozy stable and has never put a foot wrong. He is a joy to deal with and exemplifies the wonderful work done by World Horse Welfare. Nelson has undoubtedly found his “forever home.” Nelson may have struggled before coming into our care, but it’s safe to say he’s been transformed since then and is now a very happy, much-loved youngster with a bright future.