Adopt Mac

The mini pony who is mighty cute!

Location: Oxhill, Warwickshire

Height: 9hh

Breed: Shetland pony

Colour: Black

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Adopt Mac today for as little as £2 a month (via Direct Debit) or a one off payment from just £15.

Who is the adoption for?

Hi there, my name is Mac!

I'm a mini pony with a big personality, and an even bigger mane! I like the name Mac as it's small and cute like me, but my full name is actually MacGregor.

This pays tribute to an incredibly important lady named Jenny MacGregor. Jenny was the chairman of a wonderful charity called the Society for the Welfare of Horses and Ponies (SWHP). They rescued my mum Bella while she was pregnant with me and she was so happy in their care. Sadly, Jenny MacGregor passed away in 2017, but before she died, she planned for the future of her cherished SWHP by approaching Redwings about merging the charities.

That’s how I came to live at the fantastic Redwings Oxhill, where I was selected to be an Adoption Star! I believe I was chosen because I am a very friendly Shetland pony who loves cuddles and affection from my human friends (and also because I'm super cute!).

Adopt Mac today for as little as £2 a month (via Direct Debit) or a one off payment from just £15.

Who is the adoption for?

"Mac is the perfect choice for an Adoption Star - he loves people! You can spot him by his super-cute markings on his face."

Rachel Hastie

Redwings Oxhill Centre Manager

Receive a wonderful adoption pack

Sponsor a horse or donkey from as little as £2 a month via direct debit or make a one-off donation and you’ll receive a wonderful adoption pack.

What’s included

Three postal updates a year from your new friend including one at Christmas!
Your Adoption Star’s photo and rescue story
Quarterly email updates with photos from your Adoption Star Friend
An invitation to their birthday party – yes really!
A certificate of adoption
A factsheet all about your chosen animal
A bookmark featuring your Adoption Star

You will also receive our twice-yearly newsletter or children’s magazine so you can keep up with all the latest news from Redwings!

How adoption works

1. Pick a horse or donkey to sponsor

Whether you’re a fan of a good sing-song or love nothing more than snooze, find your perfect Adoption Star partner for yourself or your loved one!

2. Set up your adoption

For gift adoptions we will need to get a few extra details to know who to send adoption star updates too.

3. Receive your adoption star pack

Your wonderful adoption pack includes a special certificate, stunning photo of your new friend and their story.

4. Get regular updates

We'll keep you up to date on how you're supporting our vital work including sending your adoption star updates with photos and stories throughout the year.

Adoption scheme FAQs

We aim to send your pack as quickly as possible and you can usually expect it to arrive within five working days. However, delivery can take up to 21 days, especially in busy times, so please be patient. x

You can renew your adoption here or call our supporter engagement team on 01508 505246.

The majority of our adoption stars all live at one of our visitor centres around the UK.

Opening times vary, you can find all the details here. Entry is free of charge and as part of your adoption package you'll receive an invite to their birthday party at the centre where they live - yes really!

Monarch is a 'special adoption' who currently lives at a closed site but we hope you'll be able to visit him in the not too distant future when he's had a bit more training!

Of course you can! Adopting a horse or a donkey for a loved one or friends makes a thoughtful and unique gift – perfect for Christmas, Easter or birthdays!

When you come to purchase your adoption, you can choose to have the adoption pack posted directly to the recipient, or you can opt to have the pack posted directly to you so you can give the gift at a time of your choosing.

After many years as well-loved Adoption Stars, we feel it’s only right that these wonderful residents have the chance to enjoy a peaceful retirement in their golden years.

If your Adoption Star retires, it doesn’t mean you still can’t sponsor them. It just means we won’t be accepting any new sponsors for that particular Adoption Star. You’ll still receive updates from your four-legged friend and can give them a cuddle at the visitor centre where they live.

Adopt one of Mac's friends

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Adopt Mac

Hi there, my name is Mac!

I'm a mini pony with a big personality, and an even bigger mane! I like the name Mac as it's small and cute like me, but my full name is actually MacGregor.

Rachel Hastie

Redwings Oxhill Centre Manager

Receive a wonderful adoption pack

How adoption works

1. Pick a horse or donkey to sponsor

2. Set up your adoption

3. Receive your adoption star pack

4. Get regular updates

Adoption scheme FAQs

Adopt one of Mac's friends

Rumpel

Arya

Lady

Timothy and Cain

Welfare is at the heart of everything we do

Adopt Mac

Hi there, my name is Mac!

I'm a mini pony with a big personality, and an even bigger mane! I like the name Mac as it's small and cute like me, but my full name is actually MacGregor.

Rachel Hastie

Redwings Oxhill Centre Manager

Receive a wonderful adoption pack

How adoption works

1. Pick a horse or donkey to sponsor

2. Set up your adoption

3. Receive your adoption star pack

4. Get regular updates

Adoption scheme FAQs

When will I receive my adoption pack?

How do I renew my adoption?

How do I visit my adoption friend?

Can I purchase an adoption for a friend or loved one?

What happens if my Adoption Star retires?

Adopt one of Mac's friends

Rumpel

Arya

Lady

Timothy and Cain

Rumpel

Arya

Lady

Timothy and Cain

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