What’s On to Enjoy at the Autumn Fayre? At our Autumn Fayre we’ve packed the day with activities and stalls for everyone, whether you’re hunting for a hidden treasure or want to sit back with a hot drink and listen to some tunes: Live Music: Tap your toes to brilliant local performances throughout the day.…

Finding a meaningful present for someone special can be a challenge, whether you are celebrating a birthday, saying thank you, or simply letting an animal lover know you are thinking of them. Our charity gift certificates offer a wonderful way to mark an occasion with real purpose. When you give one of these tangible certificates,…

Can you believe it! Since January, we’ve helped 25 horses find new homes! That works out at just over 3 horses a month, and if we keep going at this rate, we will be fast heading towards our busiest rehoming year to date. Behind every number is a horse, a story, a lot of time,…

Thank you to everyone that’s donated towards Squirrels £1600 vet bill We’re delighted to say he’s now fully healed happily eating without any problems! He’s so much happier Squirrel came to us in January 2025 underweight, with poor teeth and in need of some extra care. Not long after arriving, he was diagnosed with EOTRH…

We are thrilled to announce that our Summer Raffle has been drawn! First, we want to say a huge, heartfelt thank you to everyone who bought a ticket, shared a post, or helped sell books to friends and family. We love the phrase “Everyone is a winner” for this raffle. Why? Because while a lucky…

We are proud beyond words! Our Yard Manager, Kate, and Hope Pastures’ very own Romeo recently came home from the Great Yorkshire Show with a well-deserved 1st in class! Seeing Romeo step into the show ring with such presence is something we could only dream of when he first arrived. He had been abandoned by…

We are delighted to announce that details for our annual Autumn Fayre are officially here! We would love for you, your family, and your friends to join us for a wonderful day out at the sanctuary to meet our incredible rescued horses, ponies, and donkeys and enjoy some fantastic local community spirit. Here is everything…

Is he a horse? Is he a donkey? No, he’s Raggles the MULE! Discover Raggles, the lovable mule who just joined the Hope Pastures adoption scheme. Learn about his famous “neigh-bray” and how you can support him. Hey everyone, we have some incredibly exciting news! There is a brand-new face joining our popular adoption scheme,…

For a one-off payment of £15, you can help one of our beautiful rescue ponies, like Rio, on their journey from rehabilitation to their rehome. Your support goes straight towards their care, food and medical treatment. Every horse deserves a second chance at life. With your help, ours will soon be ready for a loving…

You might have read about, or even met, Walter, the new donkey that came to us just before Christmas 2025 It was an extremely worrying start when Walter, who was very nervous, first arrived with us. He was very poorly, had no appetite and was touch and go for a while. Fast forward to now,…

When you visit us, you see the end result of our mission: contented animals in a safe home. What you don’t see is the urgent work of our small welfare team working tirelessly behind the scenes. Working alongside partners like the RSPCA, HAPPA and World Horse Welfare, we act as a lifeline for neglected animals,…

A new year, and so many ponies out there just waiting for our help This time of year, we reflect on some of the horses currently on site. These before-and-after photos really remind us why we do what we do. What once arrived frightened, underweight, or unsure of their future is now healthy, confident, and…

Just before Christmas, we received an urgent call about a donkey stallion, Walter and a Cob gelding, Rio. The pair had been living together for several years and desperately needed help. Without hesitation, we stepped in. As we all know, there is no rest for rescues, even over the Christmas period. On arrival, we discovered…

Don’t let bad ideas haunt your gifting! This year, skip the unwanted socks and give a gift with true spirit: The Ghost of Christmas Present, the extraordinary present of hope and support We’re thrilled to introduce ‘Ghost’, our newest adoption star. Ghost is a small, very nervous pony who is around 13 years old. Not much is…

We’re so proud to share that Hope Pastures has been awarded a Gold Yorkshire in Bloom award! Many people think that Yorkshire in Bloom (Part of Britain in Bloom) is about how pretty your petunias are, or how big your begonias grow, but it’s not. It’s about encouraging communities to improve their environment by gardening…

Sponsor one of our wonderful horses in need and change a life – Rehab to Rehome For a one-off payment of £15, you can help one of our beautiful rescue horses on their journey from rehabilitation to their rehome Your support goes straight towards their care, food and medical treatment Every horse deserves a second…