On 11 October 2017, Pearl, a gentle and well-loved pony who has taught many children to ride and brought happiness to so many young people at the Fannie Bay Equestrian Club, was attacked with a crossbow in her paddock and found with TWO arrows embedded in her side.
Despite attempts to save her through major surgery, Pearl’s internal injuries were just too severe to survive. Pearl was put down that night. Another horse, Hollywood, was also shot. He survived and is being treated for a 6 inch penetration wound.
Our children and our club members are shocked and horrified that anyone could be so brutally cruel.
We are a small not-for-profit community club, still grieving and coming to terms with this tragedy. More than 9 million people expressed shock and support for us on social media. So we have decided to try to turn such a terrible event into something positive through raising the funds to: • Pay for the vet bills for Pearl and Hollywood • Improve security of the club grounds and paddocks • Start the Pearl Legacy Fund, which will foster good citizenship among young people through equestrian activities.
Pearl, a pony who has taught many children to ride, was fatally attacked with a crossbow. To turn a horrific event into a positive future, we seek to
• Pay for the vet bills
• Improve security of the club grounds
• Start the Pearl Legacy Fund which will support youth through equestrian activities
Funds Banked To
Fannie bay Equestrian Club
Campaign Creator
Pearl Legacy Fund
East Point, NT
Sun, 5 Nov 2017
Anonymous
$ 15
Tue, 31 Oct 2017
Carlie
$ 100
For the joy, friendship and memories that Pearl and all horses share with us, and our children.
Sun, 22 Oct 2017
Warren Corowa
$ 50
I ride my bike passed there most days and sometimes I just sit there and watch all those horses. I will miss Pearl!! What a tragedy!!
Fri, 20 Oct 2017
Women in Thoroughbred Racing NT
$ 100
Thu, 19 Oct 2017
Courtney Murphy
$ 50
Sending love to all the beautiful members and families of FBEC. This was such a special and safe place for me, stay strong
Thu, 19 Oct 2017
Anonymous
$ 50
Wed, 18 Oct 2017
Anonymous
$ 50
Wed, 18 Oct 2017
Kezia Purick
$ 500
My thoughts with all who loved Pearl and horse people everywhere.
Wed, 18 Oct 2017
Barb Monroe
$ 25
So heartbreaking to read this sad story....RIP Pearly and a speedy recovery to the other horse!
Pearl, a pony who has taught many children to ride, was fatally attacked with a crossbow. To turn a horrific event into a positive future, we seek to
• Pay for the vet bills
• Improve security of the club grounds
• Start the Pearl Legacy Fund which will support youth through equestrian activities
For the joy, friendship and memories that Pearl and all horses share with us, and our children.