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Thank you to players of The Postcode Lottery

We’re pleased to announce that thanks to the players of The Postcode Lottery, we’ve been awarded a grant of £19,999 for our sustainability project ‘Look to Longer Term’ which focuses…

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River & Ruby

Ruby was part of the largest rescue operation the Mare and Foal Sanctuary had ever led. We knew as soon as we arrived on scene that Ruby was in danger…

First foal of 2020 captured on film

Patrons Angela Rippon and John Nettles Send Their Messages of Support

We have been overwhelmed by the kind messages of support from all of our followers and supporters during this difficult and uncertain time. Recently, The Mare and Foal Sanctuary Patrons,…

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Honouring our volunteers

Today marks the start of Volunteers’ Week and were acknowledging all of our amazing volunteers who help us carry out our vital work to help horses and ponies in need.…

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Name Announced for our 1000th Rescue

We recently invited the public to help us celebrate a historic milestone for the Sanctuary by naming our 1000th rescue. We’re pleased to announce the name of Fuzzy Bear’s foal.…

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Returning to Riding Advice

Returning to Riding The UK Government amended the COVID-19 lock-down restrictions for England as of Wednesday 13th May and, has produced its COVID-19 Recovery Strategy. Many horse owners will now…

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Our 1000th Rescue Needs a Name

Our 1000th rescue has arrived and needs a name We have reached a historical milestone with the arrival of our 1000th rescue since our charity was founded by Rosemary Kind…

First foal of 2020 captured on film

First foal of 2020 born captured on film

The first foal of 2020 has been born at our Sanctuary and captured on film. The arrival of Lotte’s foal comes at a time when we have already made significant…

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Sarah Jane’s Blog and Special Appeal – 27 April 2020

Read the latest blog from our Chief Executive, Sarah Jane: Here at The Mare and Foal Sanctuary, the coronavirus crisis came at the worst possible time, with over 200 resident…