Miss Petunia’s story is a testament to resilience. Once a hardworking ranch pony, she was traded for firewood in a drunken bar deal after the children outgrew her. That unfortunate turn nearly led her to slaughter. Thankfully, fate intervened, and Petunia found her way to us.

 

Miss Petunia isn’t particularly fond of typical adult attention. While she behaves well and tolerates us, it’s clear she’d prefer to be left alone. However, she has a wonderful way with children, patient, kind, and attentive to their every move. She eagerly does whatever is asked, whether it’s riding, pulling a cart, or just being a reliable all-around pony.  Curious by nature, Petunia often greets visitors at the gate to check them out, but if she’s not impressed, she’ll quietly walk away.

 

​When she arrived here, she was severely overweight with laminitis caused by Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS), and her cresty neck was so pronounced it had flopped over. With consistent hoof care, a carefully managed low-sugar diet, and regular exercise, her laminitis is now under control, and she is steadily reaching her ideal weight. Although her cresty neck has diminished somewhat, it’s likely something she’ll carry for life.  

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Miss Petunia is also not fond of other ponies and is quite aggressive when sharing an enclosure. So with her desire to be an "only child" and her EMS issues, she will remain in the sanctuary at Cozy Pony Rescue. 

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