Petritis, a wonderful creature with a big soul, was introduced to us in 2007, during the first ESPI case concerning the illegal export of horses to slaughterhouses abroad. The transport conditions were inhumane: live horses were crammed into trucks for days, next to dead animals, without food or water. Petritis was one of these weak and unfortunate creatures.

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Thanks to ESPI's intervention, Petritis was saved and got adopted. Even though he had a chronic leg issue that prevented him being ridden, his social and affectionate character was what made him stand out.

In 2014, Petritis found a new family in Crete, where he stayed for nine years. However, things changed for him when his family informed us that they could no longer support him and we decided it was better to take him in again. At the age of 23, in the summer of 2023, he returned to his base.

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Today, Petritis lives where his second chance in life became a reality. He is a confident horse and his presence captivates. He approaches people with ease and steals their hearts almost immediately. Petritis’ story is a reminder that equine protection does not end with rescuing. Sometimes, it lasts for their whole lives. Petritis has found his safe place at ESPI and continues to enjoy the care and sense of security he deserves.