Dressage horse left with severe injuries as cowardly motorist hits him in paddock and flees the scene as desperate owner seeks public help

  • A horse has been left with severe injuries after hit-and-run in Pullenvale, QLD
  • Felisa Sawilla's horse Laddie was injured when car crashed into the paddock 
  • A Go Fund Me page has been set up to raise money for the hefty medical bills  

By Zoe Zaczek For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 07:51 EDT, 25 October 2018 | Updated: 08:29 EDT, 25 October 2018

A horse has been left with serious injuries after a cowardly motorist hit him and then fled the scene.

Laddie, a show and dressage horse, was in his paddock when the car hit him in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Owner Felisa Sawilla, from Pullenvale, Queensland, said the car crashed into the fence which was pushed onto the the seven-year-old's chest.

Laddie, a show horse, was in his paddock when the car hit him in the early hours of Sunday morning (pictured with owner Felisa Sawilla) 

Laddie, a show horse, was in his paddock when the car hit him in the early hours of Sunday morning (pictured with owner Felisa Sawilla) 

This painful collision caused Laddie's muscle to tear from the bone (pictured)

This painful collision caused Laddie's muscle to tear from the bone (pictured)

This painful collision caused Laddie's muscle to tear from the bone.  

'Laddie was left bleeding profusely, traumatised and in shock from the pain for hours,' Ms Sawilla said on Facebook.

The motorist tried to hide the evidence of the wreckage but did not assist Laddie who was lucky to survive the ordeal.

Laddie was found on Saturday morning and an emergency operation followed. 

Ms Sawillia has urged anyone to come forward with information to find the person responsible. 

'If anyone has seen anything or knows anything, we are not trying to get the person responsible in trouble, the person will be covered by third party insurance and we are simply trying to get the funds for the vet bill that's going to go through the roof,' she said.

A Go Fund Me page has been set up on behalf of Ms Sawilla to help raise funds for Laddie's recovery. 

Owner Felisa Sawilla, from Pullenvale, Queensland, said the car crashed into the fence which was pushed onto the the seven-year-old warmblood's chest

Owner Felisa Sawilla, from Pullenvale, Queensland, said the car crashed into the fence which was pushed onto the the seven-year-old warmblood's chest

The motorist tried to hide the evidence of the wreckage but did not assist Laddie who was lucky to survive the ordeal

The motorist tried to hide the evidence of the wreckage but did not assist Laddie who was lucky to survive the ordeal

'Laddie is a fighter, and many people are looking after him. But the injuries are severe and the vet bills are going up and up,' the page said.

'It will be a long recovery that could take months.'

Ms Sawillia is already working four nights a week on top of her full-time office job and is facing the burden of hefty fees.

'This is why we are asking for your help to save Laddie. Any donation will be highly appreciated,' the page concluded.     

Ms Sawilla has owned Laddie since he was 18 months old and has a special bond with the horse. 

She is passionate about horses and has been riding for over 15 years.  

Laddie was found on Sunday morning and an emergency operation followed

Laddie was found on Sunday morning and an emergency operation followed

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