During the Christmas stand down, regimental mascots still need care and attention and The Royal Regiment of Scotland’s official mascot, Shetland pony Cruachan IV, is no exception. A four-person team, including Pony Major Corporal Mark Wilkinson, will take it in turns to care for the Regiments animals over the festive period. Private Colin Fotheringham (pictured), who serves with Balaklava Company, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders), said he was looking forward to his Christmas duties at the stable. He said: “Cruachan IV, and his stable mate, the now retired Cruachan III, need feeding twice a day. We also have to change the water and hay in their stables. In addition, they need to be groomed and regularly bathed. Looking after both of them is not a chore during the holidays – it’s a pleasure – in fact, it’s a real Christmas cracker!” The first Shetland pony mascot, Cruachan I, served with regiment from 1928 to 1942.
Posted on: Thu, 18 Dec 2014 14:38:07 +0000
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