‘Incredibly lazy’ horse named Custard keeps making people think he’s dead
The owner of a horse in Guernsey was forced to post on social media about her ‘incredibly lazy’ horse after worries for his wellbeing were raised.
Alex Tielles confirmed her horse Custard is not sick or dead, but just loves a lie down.
She posted on her local Facebook group after receiving multiple calls and questions from worried residents.
She said: ‘Hi everyone. This is my horse Custard who lives in the Ville Baudu with his friends. I have had a number of calls and messages about people concerned he is ill or dead at times. He is not. He’s just a baby and is incredibly lazy!!
‘He sleeps a lot and may even snore and grunt like he can’t breathe. He’s honestly absolutely fine. I check him at least three times a day and he has unlimited hay and is fed at least twice a day.
‘I must make some signs for the gate to let people know. If anyone has any worries about him feel free to message me.’
Hilarious photos showed Custard napping with a coat on in the field where he lives.
Those who passed by the sleepy horse even contacted the GSPCA with their concerns – who reassure worried locals that the horse is just ‘lazy’.
After the incident, others began feeding the horses – something which owner Alex has pleaded for locals to stop doing.
She added: ‘Please please don’t ever feed them they are very well fed and extras can cause them to bite or fight and can make them seriously ill or kill them by choking or stomach ache.’
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