News

People Powered Horsepower 

We’ve done it! We’ve smashed our ambitious crowdfunded target of £35,000 and with your donations our new horsebox will soon be hitting the road.

The Mare and Foal Sanctuary Summer Raffle Winners 2024

We are delighted to announce the winning ticket numbers for our Summer Raffle 2024. Thank you to everyone who took part. 

Caught on live webcam: The Mare and Foal Sanctuary’s stunning newborn foal

We’re delighted to announce that rescued Welsh moorland mare Nia has given birth to a beautiful colt foal. Rescued mare Nia delivered him in a quiet pasture at our Newton Abbot sanctuary late last week, without the need for human intervention. 

Remember a Charity Week 2024

Did you know that 9th – 15th September is Remember a Charity Week?

Two ponies with rescue horse mannequin

Summer Fete set to be family fun day out

Supporters of The Mare and Foal Sanctuary are about to get their first chance to meet Max, the life-size, fully articulated horse mannequin purchased through our first ever Crowdfunder.

University of Exeter’s Employer of the Month

The Mare and Foal Sanctuary is dedicated to improving the lives of horses, ponies and people 

Anna Haines, Equine Behavioural Lead, chats to LBC

Recently a controversial video was made public which appears to show British dressage rider Charlotte Dujardin using a whip excessively on a horse during training.

Making Animal Friends…top podcasters take a walk in Coombe Park… 

A team that produces an international podcast about animal care is featuring The Mare and Foal Sanctuary in its latest series. 

Students from Gloucestershire’s Hartpury University raise nearly £1k for us! 

We’d like to say a massive thank you to all the first-year students at Hartpury University who have raised an incredible £946.16 for The Mare and Foal Sanctuary as part of a fundraising skills project. They’ve been mud-running, baking and selling clothes and cakes since last year. 

X