SEE HOW WE RE HOME, OFFERS HORSE CHARITY
SEE HOW WE RE-HOME, OFFERS HORSE CHARITY Anyone wondering what it takes to get a rescued horse or pony able to enjoy a normal happy life with a family can find out on Wednesday 11 June at Redwings Horse Sanctuary at Hapton, Norfolk. |  |
Redwings is the largest horse charity in the UK and has some 350-acres at Hapton, where many equines come to be treated, rested, homed or rehabilitated after being rescued. Some stay for life, others become part of life at one of the charity's three visitor centres and some are matched with a new approved home. The Hapton site is home to the charity's dedicated full-time re-homing centre where suitable horses and ponies become Guardianship Scheme equines and find new loving homes enjoying an active life whilst remaining in the ownership of the charity. Redwings never sells or gives away any of its rescued equines.
"We want to show people how some suitable horses and ponies start a journey to a new and happy life as part of a family perhaps as a riding horse, a show pony, a child's pony or companion equine," explains Re-homing Manager Emma Lacey. "Many of the equines we rescue are too elderly or have been too badly treated to be re-homed, but others benefit from being ridden or being a companion pony and it is these equines that we look to re-home. People are welcome to come and see what we do, whether they are interested in being a guardian or if they are just interested to see what we do - everyone is welcome."
Redwings' Guardianship Scheme matches suitable horses and ponies with new families that can offer an appropriate home. Home checks are carried out, and the equine remains legally the property of the charity, ensuring a safe future should circumstances change.
"We have lots of happy-ever-after stories," concludes Emma. "We have some ponies that have gone on to shine in the showjumping world, many that are companions and even one pony who travels to shows with a dressage horse to keep it company. It takes many hours of dedicated, committed and expert care to ensure that suitable equines can be placed with new homes and it's a privilege to be able to show the public how we work and let them see our facilities."
To reserve your place, email elacey@redwings.co.uk or telephone 01508 481000. To learn more about the Redwings Guardianship Scheme, visit http://www.redwings.co.uk
Added on: 04/06/08.
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