Bringing the power of horses to more people
31 October 2022
Interacting with equines has long been recognised as beneficial to people. Partnering with horses, ponies, donkeys and mules through Equine Assisted Services can help participants meet physical, psychological and social…
Christmas events at the sanctuary
22 October 2022
We’re planning two inspiring events this Christmas for friends, supporters and those curious about the work we do. The first event is our family-friendly Christmas Fair at Upcott Park sanctuary…
An update on our adoption ponies
19 September 2022
We love sharing the latest news with you about what each of the ponies is doing. However, the needs of our beautiful adoption ponies change and the moment has now…
We are now a member of the Helplines Partnership
29 August 2022
We are very happy to announce that we are now members of the Helplines Partnership. The Helplines Partnership is the membership body for organisations that provide information, support or advice…
Milli on the Mend
15 August 2022
Milli first came to us back in 2016 with a foal at foot. She has an incredibly sweet nature and is very gentle. She was rehomed through our Sanctuary at…
SEIB Giving Success
20 July 2022
Thank you to SEIB Giving Awards and our supporters We are delighted to share the news that we were amongst 10 organisations selected to attend the SEIB Giving Awards. The…
Ann’s Story
28 June 2022
Ann joined the Mare and Foal Sanctuary team as a volunteer at our Yelverton yard. Here she shares her experience of her first day and what being with horses and…
The loss of our founder, Rosemary Kind
10 June 2022
“We’re incredibly sad to share the news that our founder, Rosemary Kind, has died at the age of 83.” Because of Rosemary, more than 1,000 horses, ponies and foals in…
A safe place: how the sanctuary is providing temporary care for Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust ponies
5 June 2022
The Mare and Foal Sanctuary recently gave a temporary home to four lovely moorland ponies. The geldings came to us from the Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust who needed to find…