'He's a little fighter' - Shetland foal named after Tyson Fury following battle for survival

Amy Cockrem is used to fighting for things which are important to her, having led a viral campaign to raise money for farmers and firefighters battling the Langdale Moor fire in August 2025, raising over £75,000.

However, when Amy’s Shetland Pony Topaz foaled at around 12.30am on Wednesday morning, she found herself facing a heart-breaking situation.

The new arrival was suffering from “Dummy Foal” syndrome – a neurological condition where foals are disoriented, weak, and fail to nurse or recognize the mare.

Amy and son Callum Gaines were besides themselves, and eventually the decision was made to take the foal to Hambleton Hospital, near Stokesley.

Amy said: “All the veterinary staff fell in love with him and were amazing, and the foal is now doing well and latching on independently.”

After the battle the foal had endured, Amy said that there was only one name that she and Callum could think of: “Meet Millcoate Fury,” she said. “The smallest, fluffiest fighter since Tyson first put on gloves!”