News

Women in Business success for Mare and Foal Sanctuary’s Sarah Jane Williamson

On 26th November, our Chief Executive, Sarah Jane Williamson, received the prestigious Devon Women in Business Inspirational Leader award. We are incredibly proud that Sarah Jane has been recognised with this honour.

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Tackling rising costs for equine owners

We will be helping equine owners tackle rising costs without compromising on welfare in our upcoming free webinar. Pet owners across the country are being forced to give up their…

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A Happy ending for Hattie

Hattie came off the moors following the autumn drift. She was very nervous, and it has taken a great deal of training over the last few years to help her…

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Vogue joins the adoption team

A new pony is joining the adoption team. Vogue arrived at the sanctuary in 2019 with her foal, Vagabond, and three other mares and their foals following a large multi-agency…

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Jacob wins British Horse Society award

17-year-old Jacob Porter has won the Pamela Almond Changing Lives through Horses Achieve Award after studying The British Horse Society’s Changing Lives through Horses programme at the Mare and Foal…

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Bringing the power of horses to more people

Interacting with equines has long been recognised as beneficial to people. Partnering with horses, ponies, donkeys and mules through Equine Assisted Services can help participants meet physical, psychological and social…

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Christmas events at the sanctuary

We’re planning two inspiring events this Christmas for friends, supporters and those curious about the work we do. The first event is our family-friendly Christmas Fair at Upcott Park sanctuary…

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An update on our adoption ponies

We love sharing the latest news with you about what each of the ponies is doing. However, the needs of our beautiful adoption ponies change and the moment has now…

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We are now a member of the Helplines Partnership

We are very happy to announce that we are now members of the Helplines Partnership. The Helplines Partnership is the membership body for organisations that provide information, support or advice…