Billy suffered a fate that affects so many ponies in Europe: they are bought for the children. After the initial euphoria has subsided, a certain indifference sets in until the children often lose interest completely. This was also the case with Billy and lasted over 15 years until the land on which they stood was needed to build a house. The owners decided to sell Billy and Pietro (sadly now deceased) to a cattle dealer. However, as hardly anyone had looked after them in recent years, they were not trusting. So they were unlikely to find a buyer. Animal lovers asked for help for the two.
