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.  

Meet Martha  

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.

Ensuring that Gizmo has a happy, comfortable winter will be a challenge for us this year. The price of basic but essential supplies has increased at the same time as running costs such as energy and fuel.

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.

Although part of a semi-feral herd, Ducky was facing winter alone on the Welsh commons at just four months old.

Sourdough is gaining trust in the people who are here to care for her, thanks to your support. Donate today to continue the treatment she needs to live the full, active life that she deserves.

From emergency veterinary treatment to ongoing specialist sanctuary care, we've been there for Kiwi since she arrived at Redwings in 2012.