Meet Bobcho

Bobcho's Story

Bobcho first came to the attention of LIFE - Lucy Irvine Foundation Europe when he was seen as a very young stallion cutting himself on fencing separating him from mares. Enquiries led to a story of being harnessed and forced to run on hard roads, and with a feisty nature he broke his gypsy owner’s cart! They were reluctant to part with him despite his attitude, which manifested itself in a strong tendency to rear away from the men handling him and kick out in defence. Eventually he became ill with tick borne disease and at this point LIFE stepped in, bringing him to safety, curing him of the disease and teaching him that not all men are abusive. He remains at times apprehensive of men but has progressed to becoming a willing and safe partner for riding; he only lacks ridden experience due to being underworked. At about 10 years, he’s the oldest of the herd earmarked to travel to Italy, and his best friends are Lil Lucy and her gelding son who will travel with him.