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Our name might be Redwings Horse Sanctuary, but we are proud to provide sanctuary to horses, donkeys, mules and hinnies (donkey/horse hybrids) - in fact, we care for almost 90 donkeys here at Redwings, and there are some key differences in their care that we are able to provide, thanks to your support.
A mild case of equine influenza has been confirmed in a pony at Redwings Hapton HQ. All residents at Redwings are vaccinated against equine influenza, and the level of virus detected in the pony was very low. A number of others in his herd were tested and came back negative.
Did you know that horses can donate blood too? It can even help save another horse's life? That's what happened in the case of Harmonia - thanks to horsey hero Rourke and our expert veterinary team.
When we rescue a horse or donkey, we pledge them a forever home – a lifelong commitment to provide them with whatever they need, for however long they need it. Over 700 of our residents at Redwings are aged 15 or over, classing them as veteran horses. With your support we can give them all the specialist care and attention they need as they get older.
At just over 9hh, Martha is one of the smallest of the Redwings Caldecott donkey herd, but what she lacks in size, she certainly makes up for in personality!
For sanctuary residents, living as part of a herd is at the heart of their wellbeing. Our care teams do everything possible to help foster friendships. For some of the horses in our care, those bonds even support the care they receive on a daily basis.
In January, our welfare team discovered four fragile ponies—two mares and their foals—struggling to survive on Gelligaer and Merthyr Common in south Wales. Severely underweight and separated from their herd, they urgently needed help. Even their thick winter coats did not hide how underweight the ponies were.
During the winter, 31-year-old Bobby is given soaked pony nuts that are prepared for him up to four times each day.
These supplementary feeds are important to helping him maintain a healthy body weight and support his immune system.
Every horse, pony and donkey living at Redwings receives round-the-clock care from a team of dedicated staff. During the winter, the weather conditions and shorter days add new challenges for the people who give specialist care to the resident sanctuary herd.
