Two young pregnant fillies are doing well at the Horses and Ponies Protection Association having been rescued following a difficult start in life. Sugar, a two-year-old skewbald filly, and Spice, a two-year-old chestnut filly, arrived at HAPPAs Shores Hey Farm in Burnley unhandled and under veterinary sedation. Initially neither pony showed any interest in food and both were wary of human contact.After time, patience and gentle handling, HAPPAs Equine Care team were able to fit headcollars and full veterinary health checks were carried out. Pregnancy revealedBlood tests revealed Sugar and Spice were in foal. It is believed that Sugar is over 100 days into her pregnancy while Spice is still in the early stages and will require further tests and monitoring. Sugar has settled in well and is already forming a bond with the yard team. She has a sweet nature and an inquisitive personality, and with time were confident her trust will continue to grow, said Nicole Simpson, equine care supervisor at HAPPA.Spice is much more nervous, but she is slowly coming around. Weve begun to build trust with her in the stable, and we truly believe that, in time, she will learn to trust again.It never fails to amaze me how ponies who have been through so much are still capable of loving again.It breaks our hearts to see frightened, broken ponies arrive at the Rescue Centre, but watching the light return to their eyes is incredibly special. Were so excited to see what the future holds for Sugar and Spice, it really will be everything nice from now on.Image HAPPA.More from Your HorseRedwings launches animal welfare pledge in honour of Black BeautyIt breaks my heart that they are forced to go through this: Redwings shares video of veteran rescue ponies terrified by fireworksNeglected pony finds sanctuary at Redwings in time for ChristmasSanctuary gains vital mud-busting resources as storms set inThe post Second chance for two pregnant rescue fillies appeared first on Your Horse.