Brinsley Animal Rescue » Pony

Dartmoor Hill Ponies Appeal – 4 Rescued

Beth — Tue, 25 May 2010 10:06:38 +0000

On Wednesday we rescued 4 dartmoor ponies, these ponies have been rounded up off the moor and were destined for slaughter. Of the 150 destined for pet food, 42 have been rescued by people and animal sanctuaries around the country.

We now desperately need funds to help with these 3 colts and a filly. We have had to pay for microchipping, passport, transportation, vets fees, food and bedding. We were only planning to take in 3 but when we heard that there was 1 colt left that was destined to be shot we had to step in and help at the last minute.

We are now working daily with these ponies and already they are becoming friendly. In a few weeks they will be vaccinated and the males gelded (castrated). It is our aim that eventually they can be found loving homes. They are adorable but still so frightened.

We encourage any of our supporters to raise money for us. Many people come up with money making ideas but Jon and Beth are tied up with the day to day running of the sanctuary and mountains of paperwork that is needed and simply don’t have enough time to do lots of fundraising events.

If you want to raise money by having a carboot, stall or sponsored event then please let us know. We can provide you with a display board, leaflets and collection tub. There are lots of ways to raise money and help us financially. Funds are really low at the moment but we felt that we couldn’t let these poor young ponies down.

Please help us help others.

May 2 2009 – 2 New Ponies Arrive

Beth — Sat, 02 May 2009 08:33:40 +0000

Yesterday Coco found herself with 2 new friends – Rosie and Charlotte. Like Coco, Charlotte has laminitis so will need special care.

These 2 ponies will stay at the sanctuary for the rest of their lives. We have decided not to adopt any ponies out to new owners. Instead if people want to ‘adopt a pony’ then they will pay us a set monthly adoption fee but the pony will remain at the sanctuary. This way we will ensure that we can oversee the care of the ponies and will mean that the ponies will not get sold on and on. Adopters may visit and care for the ponies and if feasible ride them. The charity will remain the owner of the ponies and be responsible for vet, farrier, dental and feed bills.

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Coco the Pony

Jon — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 20:56:15 +0000

Coco is a 11.2 hand, 17 year old pony. Unfortunately her owner had to give her up and she is prone to Laminitis.

Coco must have a strict diet, not be exposed to rich grass and receive regular exercise and attention to ensure her condition is controlled. She is a beautiful and well behaved pony who has already got many fans.

Due to Coco’s condition she is not up for rehoming. She has been very fortunate to have found a kind sponsor who will pay for her up keep.