The 34-in grey Shetland was rescued by equine charity HorseWorld last October. He was found left at a bus stop in Bristol’s city centre, being tormented by children.
He was brought into the charity’s care and given a full veterinary check up, including castration, vaccinations, worming, hoof trimming and dentistry.
After an online plea from H&H Buster found a new home with Sian Thomas, her mother Corrine and sister Pixie. He moved to Stroud, Glos, in February.
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Sadly Buster died on Wednesday (14 May).
He had appeared to be “perfectly fit and healthy only hours before,” said a spokesman for HorseWorld.
“He passed away quietly in his field and there were no signs of distress,” she added.
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Sian paid tribute to Buster.
“RIP Buster. The happiest little pony I have ever had the pleasure of knowing,” she said.
“I’m glad I could rescue you and give you a better life for your last few months. You gave us so much joy, happiness and most of all entertainment with your crazy, wonderful antics. I love you and will miss you so much. Goodbye Buster the Bristol bus stop pony. ”
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A graduate of Exeter University, Amy joined our news team from Redpin Publishing in 2008 as news writer. She was promoted to deputy news editor in May 2013 and became news editor in April 2015. She left Horse & Hound in March 2016 to take up an editorial position in Dubai.
