Redwings rescues more than 150 horses, ponies, donkeys and mules every year. Many new arrivals have suffered badly from neglect or cruelty and in serious cases, Redwings supports legal action against an owner under animal welfare laws.

Helping a horse that has suffered at the hands of humans and seeing them start to recover is one of the most rewarding aspects of working at Redwings. Sadly, not every story has a happy ending though and a small number of our rescue stories contain images and information that some people may find upsetting.

To help you choose, we have colour coded each link. However, we would advise parents or guardians to look at all the stories before allowing children to browse freely.

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Latest rescue stories

Secure future for Prickly Pippa
Bay mare Pippa is making great progress at Redwings Horse Sanctuary following a re-homing request from the RSPCA.

Amigo recovers at Redwings
A pony originally rescued by the RSPCA after he was abandoned on an old colliery site in Wakefield is now in the care of Redwings in Norfolk

Norfolk horse owner prosecuted for neglect
A Norfolk horse owner has been given a ten-year ban on keeping all equines after his pony was found suffering with severe laminitis.

Triumph over adversity for Tilly
A Shetland pony who was seriously injured in a road traffic accident on the A66 in Cumbria at the beginning of July has now been offered a permanent home at Redwings in Norfolk.

Elderly Laddie's new lease of life
The owner of an elderly horse has been banned from keeping horses for ten years after admitting causing him unnecessary suffering

Kirby's grip on a better future
Two people left in charge of a pony have been give a three-year conditional discharge at Norwich Magistrates Court for admitting to causing unnecessary suffering to the young animal.

Ponies rescued from South Wales
Caerphilly County Borough Council and Redwings have been involved in a large-scale rescue of horses from a farm in South Wales. Fifteen are now in our care.

Triple ban over neglect of Lucan
Magistrates in Norfolk this week banned three men from keeping animals after their mistreatment of a horse now living at Redwings.

New life for Annie in England
Three ponies and a foal originally rescued by Crosskennan Lane Animal Sanctuary in Northern Ireland are beginning a new life at Redwings.

Future secured for Powys ponies
The owner of 36 very young ponies - rescued by Redwings in February this year - was yesterday sentenced to 100 hours of unpaid work.

Limpet needs someone to cling to
A pony that survived a vicious dog attack is finally ready to look for a new home thanks to the RSPCA and Redwings Horse Sanctuary,

Becky's Christmas Wish
Elderly pony Becky makes a spectacular recovery!

Ponies rescued from Cumbria
Redwings has worked with the RSPCA and other charities to remove over 100 horses and ponies from a site in Cumbria

36 ponies rescued from Wales
Redwings has led the rescue of 36 ponies from a site in mid Wales, at the request of the local council.

Redwings helps council with prosecutions
Redwings has played a vital part in two successful prosecutions by Powys County Council.

'Horse on the Hill' finds new home at Redwings
A horse that was abandoned on National Trust land in Gloucestershire has been given a new home at Redwings Horse Sanctuary.

Full recovery for rescued stallion
A cob stallion found in Essex suffering with a nasty tether wound has made a fantastic recovery in Redwings’ care.

Dora's Long Road to Recovery
A beautiful veteran mare, brought to Redwings in an emaciated state needed long term veterinary intervention to help her overcome her weight loss problems.

Stunning Boo survives violent attack
A Clydesdale who was the victim of senseless violence settles into our care.

Redwings rescues 35 starving ponies
A group of feral ponies desperately trying to fend for themselves in freezing temperatures are safe at the sanctuary.

Redwings' Winter in Wales
Six trips to Wales in just a few weeks to bring over 30 rescued horses and ponies into the care of the sanctuary.