Oxhill Latest
11 January 2012 by Redwings Press Office
Fairytale adoption ending for Rumpel!
We are delighted to announce we have a brand new addition to our Adoption Club at Redwings Oxhill!
Rumpel – a handsome skewbald cob - has joined the Adoption Club four years after being rescued from one of the worst recorded cases of equine abuse in the UK.
Rumpel was originally one of 63 equines taken in by Redwings following the horror of Spindle Farm, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, in 2008.
He was discovered in appalling conditions – fighting for life among the carcasses of 30 dead horses, ponies and donkeys.
Four years later, after extensive rehabilitation at Redwings’ Norfolk HQ, Rumpel has been selected to join the charity’s adoption club, and he is now available to visit at Redwings Oxhill in Warwickshire.
Rumpel spent some time at the Sanctuary’s re-homing centre, but it soon became clear that, unlike his three closest friends Stiltskin, Aladdin and Ali Baba, Rumpel was not cut out to enjoy life as a ridden pony so he has been selected to live at a Redwings visitor centre instead.
Rumpel joins four other Redwings adoption stars already at Oxhill, including retired police horse Will and elegant donkey Felicity who, like all Redwings residents, rely purely on public donations for their wellbeing and upkeep.
An adoption of Rumpel costs just £12.50 a year, with every penny going towards the food, bedding and necessary healthcare needed for him and his friends.
As well as getting a friend for life, the money also buys a Redwings ‘Nosebag’ - with information and photos of your chosen adoption horse, pony or donkey.
You can also adopt online, providing a year’s worth of access to your chosen horse’s website, which features their exclusive diary plus loads of photos, videos and wallpaper for you to download. Go to http://www.redwings.org.uk/products/Adopt_Rumpel for more details.
Oxhill Visitor Centre, Warwickshire
Donkeys and Dinkys!
This lovely visitor centre has been granted VAQAS status (Quality Assured Visitor Attraction) and is home to adoption equines Rumpel, Dylan, Felicity, Will and dinky pony Wensley along with more than 50 rescued horses, ponies and donkeys.
Among the residents there is a very cute group of miniature Shetlands and a delightful herd of donkeys who would just love to make your acquaintance!
What to do
There are regular guided tours of the centre and demonstrations of horse care given by the equine centre staff as well as the chance to cuddle the residents of course!
The centre also has a café, gift shop and information centre on site, serving jacket potatoes, baguettes and paninis, soups and quiche, Fair Trade teas and coffees and delicious cakes. There is a new children's play area and we also have picnic areas for visitors to bring their own food if they so choose.
What you think
Some feedback from our visitors … “So glad there are people in the world like you, that care”… “A great day out. Well done!”… “Lovely family day out, fantastic work you do. Loved it!!!”
Getting around
The centre is fully accessible to wheelchair users, with a concrete pathway through the middle of the site. There is a wheelchair available for loan. The site has an accessible WC and plenty of parking. Some of our picnic tables are suitable for wheelchairs too.
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Group Bookings We welcome groups at our Centres. It helps us if you are able to let us know in advance if your group is made up of 20 persons or more, we can then arrange guided tours to help you achieve more from your visit. Email eparravani@redwings.co.uk to make a group booking and please specify which centre you are hoping to visit, thank you! We also offer school visits and educational talks. To find out more please visit the Education pages of this site or drop us an email, thank you! |
How to find us
On the A422 in Warwickshire CV35 0RP, 10 miles south of Stratford upon Avon.
Opening times
The centre is open everyday from 10am to 5pm until October 30th, and will then be open from 9.30am to 3pm Sat–Weds throughout the Winter (closed Thursday and Friday). Entry is free of charge!
Facilities
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Disabled Parking
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Disabled Toilets
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Free Parking
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Keep Dogs on Lead
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Gift Shop
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Children's Area
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Refreshments
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Picnic
Visitor Helpline
If you have a question or special requirement please telephone our Visitor Helpline on 0870 040 0033.
