YOUR KINDNESS KEEPS US GOING.
Here at the Healing Horse Sanctuary, we work hard to make sure that our animals have the happily ever after they deserve. There are many ways to support the work we do and even the smallest gesture can work towards changing a horse’s life.
Our sanctuary is a registered charity that is run by our founder Susie and a dedicated team of trustees, management and volunteers.
From buying a gift for a pony, to leaving a legacy, there are lots of ways to support the sanctuary. We appreciate every penny you donate.
Thank you!.
WHAT YOUR SUPPORT HAS ACHIEVED
WHAT YOUR SUPPORT HAS ACHIEVED
MUD CONTROL MATS
After an appeal, we were able to raise the money to pay for 200 mud control mats. Increasingly wet winters have made it difficult for some of our horses to walk through the mud as the weather turns each year. Our team worked hard installing mud control mats in all of our fields.
Since then, the horses have benefited from having a mud-free area to stand on during feeds or simply for a rest. Mud can increase the risk of abscesses, which are painful and can be dangerous to some horses. Some of our older residents struggle with the strain the mud puts on their tendons.
Being able to install mud control mats has allowed our horses to be safe and comfortable without having to resort to the use of stables - Thank you.
HERBAL REMEDIES
At the Healing Horse Sanctuary, we like to use a variety of methods to maintain the health and well-being of our horses. One of our regular activities involves offering our horses herbal remedies. With your support, we can offer them the opportunity to self-select which herbs are best suited to them as often as possible. Rosehips are always a firm favourite, a powerful antioxidant which is packed with essential vitamins and minerals.
Your donations enable us to support our horses, cats and chickens in a variety of ways. Thank you.
THE WELLNESS PADDOCK
Sometimes our horses need a safe space to rest and heal. Max was one of our ponies in need of a safe space to rest and heal following an abscess in his hoof. Horses are meant to live in herds, something we work hard to maintain for our residents. Being able to see and communicate with other horses is an important part of maintaining their well-being. This is something that box rest in a stable doesn’t always allow. Funds from our sponsors have helped us to build Max a paddock within his field so that he had somewhere to heal while still being able to be a part of his herd.
HAYBELL
In 2023, we managed to purchase a new haybell feeder for our little ponies. We have never been able to afford new hay feeders before and have always had second hand ones. These haybells are easy to manoeuvre around the field and are much safer than the metal ones as they are made from robust polyethylene and have no metal components. They have 4 feeding ports which means all our ponies have a place to feed at the same time. They are designed to fit over the large round bales. But the main thing is, it protects the hay in all weather conditions and minimises wastage.
We are so happy that your donations and support has helped our little ponies. Thank you.
CHICKEN RUN AND CHICKEN COOP
Our chickens are delighted that they now have a sturdy, well-designed, fox proof run with lots of space for them to scratch around. They also love their new coop where they can take themselves off for a rest, lay their eggs or simply shelter from the weather elements. Their previous run was broken into and was just not safe for them to be out in when our volunteers weren’t around to supervise. Their run prior to that was blown down during a bad storm and high winds. So, this new run is wind proof and fox proof.
Our chickens are so grateful for your donations as they just love being out in the fresh air whilst feeling safe. Thank you.
MAKE A DONATION.
Donate from as little as £5 a month. Regular donations help us to keep the sanctuary running, providing a secure home for life for our many animals.
Your support makes a world of difference to us.
Here are some ways you can donate:
Sponsor a horse or pony today
Regular / monthly donation
One-off donation
Buy a pony a gift
Other ways to keep us going:
Shop
Book an Experience
Give in celebration
Fundraising
Leave a Legacy
Donate in memory
Lottery
Corporate Support
Join us at a fund-raising event