Rescuing and re-homing equines since 1974
Henry is a beautiful grey 15 hand Clydesdale cross who spent 20 years living as an only horse, with just his human and some sheep for company. When his owner became too ill and elderly to look after Henry properly, Hope Pastures were able to step in and give Henry the home – and horsey company – he needed.
When he arrived, Henry was incredibly excited to be with other horses and found it all overwhelming. He settled down, though, and has proved to be a gentle and friendly horse, who gets on well with both equine and human friends. Not long after Henry arrived we took in Maggie, a similarly sized cob who took an immediate shine to Henry. The two of them are now inseparable.
Henry is very good at being groomed and pampered, so often takes part in Pony Days, group visits and children’s parties. And it’s a good job he really loves being groomed, as his pure white colour and his love of rolling in the mud means it’s not easy keeping him clean!
+ Add to basketAdopt one of our residents – it makes a brilliant Birthday, Christmas or Anniversary present.
Our fluffiest donk, who knows her own mind!
A gentle donkey with the people he knows, but shy with strangers.
Ned is a cheeky donkey who lived with Lilac in their previous home. When Lilac came to live with us, Ned began to miss her and later on his owner asked if we also had space for Ned, we were happy to offer him a space and reunite him with Lilac.
He is a very strong donkey and is also sensitive and can be quite nervous. We are gaining his trust gradually and he is learning to be friends.
Our most-travelled pony, spreading pony love everywhere!
The ever-patient, pint-sized pony who’s everybody’s buddy
The beautiful, timid Welsh pony, who’s learning to trust again
The dude with the crazy forelock. Well-behaved, the opposite of his mane
Our most inquisitive (AKA nosey!) donk
The one-horse job-creation scheme, always rolling in mud
Terrified when he came to the sanctuary, now growing in confidence
£5 buys a bale of hay for your adoptee
£10 buys a bale of hay and two bags of carrots
£15 buys a bedding bedding bale.
The ever-patient, pint-sized pony who’s everybody’s buddy
Our most-travelled pony, spreading pony love everywhere!
Our fluffiest donk, who knows her own mind!
A gentle donkey with the people he knows, but shy with strangers.
Ned is a cheeky donkey who lived with Lilac in their previous home. When Lilac came to live with us, Ned began to miss her and later on his owner asked if we also had space for Ned, we were happy to offer him a space and reunite him with Lilac.
He is a very strong donkey and is also sensitive and can be quite nervous. We are gaining his trust gradually and he is learning to be friends.
The dude with the crazy forelock. Well-behaved, the opposite of his mane
The beautiful, timid Welsh pony, who’s learning to trust again
Donate to our wish list... every little helps.
Fast relief from itching.
Every pony’s favourite treat!
Good quality forage is the mainstay of our ponies’ diet.
Straw is one of the most common bedding options.
Just like us our ponies need to have their teeth checked.
Flies are a real bother for all ponies and donkeys.
Ponies need their feet trimming every 4-6 weeks.
Quality haynets with extra-small holes
Integrated, multi-modality method of equine massage.
Non invasive holistic technique.
Gives optimum levels of vits, mins and amino acids for our ponies.
We always need these in stock.
Our ponies love these licks.
Low in sugar, our ponies eat this every day as part of their dinner.
Essential annually for every pony to keep them healthy.
Not nice to talk about, but essential.
Fast relief from itching.
Every pony’s favourite treat!
Good quality forage is the mainstay of our ponies’ diet.
Straw is one of the most common bedding options.
Just like us our ponies need to have their teeth checked.
Flies are a real bother for all ponies and donkeys.