One of Maymont’s horses, Dani, dies at age 30

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- One of Maymont's beloved farm animals, Dani the horse, died on Tuesday at age 30. According to Maymont, Dani was a Clydesdale/Hackney mix who had been treated for a year for age-related conditions, including arthritis and a pituitary dysfunction. Maymont said the horse's long-time veterinarian determined that her symptoms were becoming more pronounced and she was humanely euthanized in the morning on Tuesday, Jan. 14. Dani the horse at Maymont in Richmond (Photo: Maymont)Dani the horse at Maymont in Richmond (Photo: Maymont)Dani the horse at Maymont in Richmond (Photo: Maymont)Dani the horse at Maymont in Richmond (Photo: Maymont)Dani the horse with other horses at Maymont in Richmond (Photo: Maymont)Dani the horse at Maymont in Richmond (Photo: Maymont) "For the past five years, she could be seen enjoying a comfortable retirement in the pasture at Maymont Farm, along with her longtime companion Artie, a retired harness racehorse, and more recent companion Lorna, a retired thoroughbred racehorse," said a Maymont spokesperson. "Prior to that, Dani had used her great strength to delight guests with carriage rides on special occasions."