Five year old mare Pandora has an unusual condition for a horse. She is allergic to all types of grass.

Her owner Emily Pearce first noticed the problem when she found a large lump on the mares flank. At first she thought it may be a fly bite but after treatment didn’t cure it she consulted her vet who diagnosed the problem after a series of allergy tests.

Pandora was destined to live her life inside but thankfully a specially designed blanket has given her freedom.

The mare is fed a special diet of sugar beet, chaff and oil along with about 12 anti-histamine tablets per day.