Success Stories

Solar one day old with mother

Solar

Grooms at the Sanctuary had a welcome surprise upon their arrival to work when rescue pony Sandy unexpectedly gave birth to a healthy colt foal.

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Tulip

5 years ago, Tulip was born at our Sanctuary, after her dam Taylor, was rescued in a multi-agency welfare case. From the beginning, Tulip was full of life and personality.

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Horse snuggling up to teddy bear

Ava

Our team worked round-the-clock to make sure Ava was safe and had everything she needed, including a teddy bear for company.

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Icon

In April 2019, we welcomed a foal named Icon and his mother, Ice, who had serious health issues. They were rescued as part of a multi-agency rescue involving over 100 equines.

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teyah

Teyah

The filly foal was born at our Honeysuckle Yard but developed a life-threatening condition. 

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Arya slowly responds to love and care 

Chestnut Dartmoor Hill pony Arya arrived in 2016 as an orphaned foal. We soon learned that Arya has complex needs and must remain in the specialist care of the Sanctuary for life. Her extreme anxiety can lead to unpredictable behaviour, but she responds best when she has consistency and routine. She lives at our quieter, peaceful Yelverton Moorland Rescue Facility.

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Benjamin’s Story 

Six-year-old Benjamin takes part in Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) sessions at Coombe Park, our Education and Equestrian Centre near Totnes.

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Polo’s Second Chance 

Polo’s second chance 25-year-old thoroughbred cross, Polo, recently arrived at the Sanctuary after we stepped in to help another charity that were struggling to manage his behaviour.

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Sarah, a Sanctuary at Home carer, stands in a field with Chai, her 19-year-old Piebald Gypsy Vanner, wrapped in a light blanket.

Sarah and Chai

Sarah from East Devon is a Sanctuary at Home carer to 19-year-old Piebald Gypsy Vanner Chai. 

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