A Shetland pony is being nursed back to health by an animal charity after it was found abandoned at a bus stop.
The small, grey stallion, who has been named Buster by staff at equine welfare charity Horseworld, was found tied to a bus stop near Bristol city centre.
The 34-inch pony was being tormented by children when he was rescued by staff from the Bristol-based charity.
HorseWorld's equine husbandry manager Joanne Vaughan said: "We untied him, loaded him up and brought him back to our welfare department.
"The vet has estimated him to be about 21 years old so he's no spring chicken and most of his front teeth are missing. He's not underweight but we have no idea when he last had a vaccination, wormer, hoof trim, dental check and the list goes on.
"He's been tested for various diseases and has now started a programme of rehabilitation that caters for all of his needs. Buster has also been castrated. With the number of horses the rescue charities are trying to squeeze in at the moment, we certainly don't want to be bringing any more into the world."
Buster will remain at the charity's welfare department until his rehabilitation is complete and, when he is ready, Horseworld's staff hope to rehome him as part of their loan scheme.
