Help Horses at Ymittos
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Maria Marolia
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I would like to turn your immediate attention to a population of horses at Imittos which, due to not finding food and/or water, or being rejected by the herd, descend from the southern slope of Imittos to Koropi. As a result, they cross roads, dangerous spots and people’s yards and fields, thus putting themselves and human life at grave risk.
My goal is to gather as many stray horses as possible in a fenced area, to have the males neutered and to provide medical treatment to those who need it. Then, some of them could be released back to their familiar grounds while some others could be transferred to more suitable areas for them to continue to live more calm and happy.
These horses are constantly reproducing and their number is steadily rising (currently estimated at around 80 animals, split in separate groups). As a result, they can NOT find food and water while stronger herds are chasing away weaker ones in their struggle for food. By neutering the male horses, the population will stabilize and eventually shrink, there will be less competition for food and water and the animals should gradually return further up the mountain as the only reason they risk contract with humans is food and water!
This problem has been lingering for at least a decade and past efforts have been limited and insufficient to produce a solution while no formal authority has ever assumed responsibility all these years. I took the initiative to feed and water a small group of 4 such (male) horses on a daily basis so as these animals do not move further down the mountain and cross to a more densely populated area. However, I cannot continue this serious commitment for long and these animals should either be moved further up the slope again or be immediately contained to be neutered and then released.
There are reports of people seeing a herd of 3-5 horses moving dangerously close to Varis Koropiou Avenue. A solution must be found IMMEDIATELY before a serious accident happens and we mourn victims!
I feel compelled to publicly plead these horses’ case and ask for help! This demanding project requires a considerable amount of time, sufficient funding and knowledgeable volunteers to help handle the horses. I really hope I can make this happen…I hope that all together we can make it happen!
Donors
- Κατερινα Σμπαρούνη
- Donated on Mar 25, 2024
Γιατι η υπέροχη φίλη μου, Αννα Μαγκριώτη, το ζήτησε!
- Natasq Meskou
- Donated on Mar 23, 2024
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19.11.23 EN
Update posted by Maria Marolia at 11:22 pm
The foals of the segregated pack are still breastfeeding. In a few months the next generation of foals is about to be born. The mares are being impregnated every year. We continue performing castrations (neutering) to prevent further increase of the population after this year’s expected foaling. This segregated pack
15.11.23 EN
Update posted by Maria Marolia at 11:15 pm
Another truck load of food!We made it happen with your support!Additionally, the volunteers were with us once more! Thank you is not enough!As long as we are in a position to offer sustenance to 90 horses we have the strength to go on!
10.11.23 EN
Update posted by Maria Marolia at 11:10 pm
The first photo is taken on August 26th, the day we first visited the food storage space (the one their “carer” used to store food and found it almost empty).So far, with the contribution of all of you, we have managed to sustain the storage space full of enough food
05.11.23 EN
Update posted by Maria Marolia at 11:00 pm
We organised a clearing out of the site the segregated pack is being fed as it became full of horse poop. This was making it difficult for us to place clean food down but also unpleasant for the nearby residents (there are houses around). The people living there are caring
04.11.23 EN
Update posted by Maria Marolia at 10:39 pm
Today we were joined by O.AN.E.AN . We spoke about horses, for the existing needs, and for the problems we face daily because of overpopulation. There is great need for feed, medicines temporary structures, and many more…We want to thank the team for coming to help feed the segregated pack.. . . . .
03.11.23 EN
Update posted by Maria Marolia at 10:27 pm
Today we received our new…5 cubic litres water storage tank! Ms Tina we thank you wholeheartedly for such a significant donation. We also wish to give thanks to ms Sila for bringing us a 50m hose to fill the buckets much easier. With your help, we do everything we possibly
31.10.23 EN
Update posted by Maria Marolia at 08:26 am
It is a sad day for us today, as our beloved “Black” is no longer with us.The first time we set eyes on him, injured and emaciated, we pledged to do whatever we could to offer him some comfort during his last years (as the horse was already quite old).. . . . .
30.10.23 EN
Update posted by Maria Marolia at 08:21 am
We are delighted to report that on the 26th of October 2023, the Attica Prefecture authorities officially assigned to us the task of neutering the catalogued male horses at Ymittos.More specifically (follows an extract of the actual decision in Greek):“Under Article 118 of L.4412/2016, as modified by Article 50 of. . . . .
23.10.23 EN
Update posted by Maria Marolia at 12:02 pm
3 more castrations…Up until today our team, with the invaluable help of horse vet Pavlos Antoniou, has concluded 5 castrations! The number seems small, but it is a really strong start.Our intention is not to intervene with the nature of these horses, and this action would not be even considered
21.09.23 EN
Update posted by Maria Marolia at 01:48 pm
Our team, alongside peopleâs donations and support, managed to get a truck full of hay balls for the horses delivered last Wednesday.
Donors & Comments
- ARLINA PALAMIDI
- Donated on Mar 28, 2024
ΓΙΑ ΤΑ ΓΕΝΕΘΛΙΑ ΤΗΣ ΦΙΛΗΣ ΜΟΥ ΑΝΝΑΣ
- Κατερινα Σμπαρούνη
- Donated on Mar 25, 2024
Γιατι η υπέροχη φίλη μου, Αννα Μαγκριώτη, το ζήτησε!
- Natasq Meskou
- Donated on Mar 23, 2024
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- Angelika Karakasili
- Donated on Mar 21, 2024
- Georgia Maria Koutroumpi
- Donated on Mar 21, 2024
Για την σίτιση των αλόγων
- Anonymous
- Donated on Mar 21, 2024
- Katia STEPHANOU
- Donated on Mar 21, 2024
- Φωτεινή Μεταξά
- Donated on Mar 20, 2024
- Μαρία Γερμανάκου
- Donated on Mar 20, 2024
Ελπίζω να πάνε όλα καλά..
- Christina Papadaki
- Donated on Mar 20, 2024
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