Success Stories

Aura

Aura

Sadly, some rescued horses and ponies who arrive here have endured the most terrible trauma and from Aura’s behaviour we knew that she had suffered more than most.

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tinkerman

Tinkerman

We are always a friendly voice for anyone who isn’t coping with the care and welfare of their equine(s) so when Tinkerman’s owner called us, we were glad they did.

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sammy being rescued

Sammy

Sammy the Thoroughbred came to the Sanctuary when his owner reached out to us; she couldn’t provide the level of care he desperately needed.

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quest

Quest

Quest’s incredibly calm temperament made him perfect working with our education team on our Equine Assisted Learning programmes.

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buttermilk and marley

Buttermilk and Marley

Buttermilk and Marley were found on a busy industrial estate in Cornwall, both injured, emaciated and running around terrified.

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Horse snuggling up to teddy bear

Ava

Our team worked round-the-clock to make sure Ava was safe and had everything she needed, including a teddy bear for company.

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missie with volunteer

Missie

Missie is one of 25 horses based at our retirement yard. Although we call them ‘retired’, these ponies include those with the most complex, long-term care needs.

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teyah

Teyah

The filly foal was born at our Honeysuckle Yard but developed a life-threatening condition. 

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Mouse pony with two sanctuary workers

Mouse

Mouse had been through so much before he arrived at the Sanctuary: desperate conditions on the moors, a major round up and rescue mission and months spent at a holding centre.

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