Rescuing and re-homing equines since 1974
Sago came to live at Hope Pastures when his owner could no longer care for him. He’d been sold to a farmer, who completely neglected him, and when he arrived at Hope Pastures he was in a very poor condition, with lots of creepy crawlies in his coat, which meant he had rubbed himself bald and he was very sore.
A super-friendly pony, who loves humans, Sago likes to give nuzzles and kisses to everyone he meets and is a pleasure to care for. He takes his role as a ‘therapy pony’ very seriously and can often be found out and about, meeting elderly people in care homes, or young children in libraries and schools. He’s a regular visitor to some of our local shopping centres and has even been know to pop into the local pub (no drinking, even though he’s not driving!) His latest treat is a carrot ice cream (!) Obviously, he’s a regular star on our Pony Days.
He’s NEVER naughty and is quite shocked when his field mates are!
+ 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 beautiful, timid Welsh pony, who’s learning to trust again
The dude with the crazy forelock. Well-behaved, the opposite of his mane
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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.