From a neglected sulky to Dublin Horse Show: Sebastian's remarkable rescue

A horse saved by My Lovely Horse Rescue in Cobh at nine months old has shown that a horse with no breeding can compete alongside well-bred horses from big stud farms, writes Liz Dunphy

MLHR Jensen, also called Sebastian, with his adopter Kelsie Ferguson. Jensen won first in his class at Cork Summer Show on Sunday, July 11, before winning overall champion in the final rescue class.

Ears pricked attentively forward, healthy coat shining brightly in the sun, MLHR Jensen looked like he was bred to compete alongside the best horses in the world as he placed fourth in his class in Dublin Horse Show.

But just five years ago, that same horse was saved from the pound in Cork by My Lovely Horse Rescue, riddled with worms, cowering and emaciated.