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© National Coal Mining Museum for England (Photo: National Coal Mining Museum for England)
© National Coal Mining Museum for England (Photo: National Coal Mining Museum for England)
The horsekeepers made daily reports about the condition of their ponies and their working times, cleaned and groomed them, and kept harnesses and collars in good condition.
The ponies were examined and tested for glanders before they went underground and they were examined at least once a year by a veterinary surgeon and at least twice a year by Horse Inspectors employed by the Ministry of Fuel and Power.
When a pony went sick, he was either treated underground in one of the loose boxes by the vet or horsekeeper, or taken to the surface if he was likely to be off for some time.
The ponies were examined and tested for glanders before they went underground and they were examined at least once a year by a veterinary surgeon and at least twice a year by Horse Inspectors employed by the Ministry of Fuel and Power.
When a pony went sick, he was either treated underground in one of the loose boxes by the vet or horsekeeper, or taken to the surface if he was likely to be off for some time.