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Redwings Horse Sanctuary
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For the adorable, inspiring and moving, follow the UK’s largest horse welfare charity responsible for over 2,000 rescue horses, ponies, donkeys and mules.
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Poppy is hoping the #RedwingsAngels can give her and her friends an early Christmas present this year! 🙏💝

Benefact Group Movement for Good are giving £1000 to 120 charities over 12 days this Christmas, and by following this link you can nominate us - https://loom.ly/HiUggZs

Thank you so much! 🥰
A Shetland pony with a fluffy mane and forelock is standing in her paddock with her ears pricked forwards.
November 19, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Happy #NationalPrincessDay from our very own pretty Princess! 👸👑🏰
A horse looking over the gate of her woodchip paddock.
November 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Can you help us find William a new home? 🏠

www.redwings.org.uk/support-us/rehome-a-rescued-horse/william

This gorgeous 13-year-old gelding is looking to be rehomed as a non-ridden companion.

If you are interested in rehoming Shetland William, we’d love to hear from you! ❤️
A fluffy black Shetland pony is standing in his paddock.
November 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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We were delighted to welcome 95 MPs to a fireworks drop-in event 👏🎉🎆 #MondayMotivation

The Fireworks Impact Coalition, made up of 19 people and animal focussed charities organised the event which took place on Wednesday (12th November). The drop-in was sponsored by Sarah Owen MP.

MP Danny Beales is talking to a member of the Fireworks Impact Coalition at the MP drop in event about fireworks at Westminster. MP Rachel Hopkins is talking to Redwings Campaign Manager at the MP drop in event about fireworks at Westminster.
November 17, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Aren't you simply stunning Silko?! 😍❤️ #HoovesOfHappiness

📷 taken by Redwings team member Mark
A black pony is standing in her field and looking at the camera.
November 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Thanks to Redwings team member Chelsea for these great photos of Kellogg and Lupin, which were taken before this wild weather began!

At present our English Visitor Centres are open as usual but please check our website before travelling in case of any updates - https://loom.ly/3W2_IRI ❤️
A horse has his nose up close to the camera. A horse in a stable has their nose poking over their stable door at the camera.
November 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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📣🎉🐴❤️ Exciting news! ❤️🐴🎉📣

We're absolutely delighted to announce that Sam Dracott has become an official Ambassador for Redwings Horse Sanctuary! ❤️

https://www.redwings.org.uk/news-and-features/tiktok-star-sam-dracott
TikTok farrier Sam Dracott is crouching down inbetween Redwings Shetland ponies Marjorie and Tinkerbell. Behind him are straw bales and a sign promoting The Dracott Cup. TikTok farrier Sam Dracott is standing with Redwings Campaign Manager Helen at Your Horse Live. They are holding a sign that says 'I've signed the Redwings fireworks petition! Will you?'
November 14, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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YardWise 2025 is just a couple of weeks away! 🐴

Redwings Head of Welfare and Behaviour Nic de Brauwere will be sharing his knowledge on biosecurity and equine disease as a guest speaker at the event.

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A poster that says: 'Are you coming to YardWise? We'll be there, along with other leading industry experts in this exclusive new event for yard owners. Wednesday 19th November. Royal Leamington Spa.'
November 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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The difference a year makes, thanks to your support 🙏

Donate today to help ponies like Tom, Jones, Bonnie and Tyler in the future - https://www.redwings.org.uk/news-and-features/thanks-you-winter-will-be-very-different-bonnie-tyler-tom-and-jones

#WorldKindnessDay #ReadyToRescue
A group of ponies running across a paddock. A group of ponies looking dull and subdued on common land.
November 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Rehomed Redwings ponies Dennis and Merry live with Redwings student vet nurse Kristi. Over the weekend a nearby fireworks display them both huge stress, and Dennis has required box rest for lameness as a result of his frantic running 💔

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/738192?filters=418
November 12, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Redwings CEO Lynn Cutress was honoured to have laid a wreath at the Animals in War Memorial in London on Friday during a moving remembrance gathering, commemorating the sad sacrifice of animals in conflict ❤️

#ArmisticeDay #LestWeForget #WeWillRememberThem
Several Remembrance wreaths displayed on the Animals in War memorial in London. A close up photo of some of the Remembrance wreaths displayed on the Animals in War memorial in London. One is from Redwings Horse Sanctuary.
November 11, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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With tomorrow being Remembrance Day, Redwings staff member Nina explains her personal reasons for wanting the volume of fireworks to be reduced from 120 decibels to 90 decibels.

Please sign and share our petiton here - https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/738192
November 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Gorgeous pony Rupert is looking for his new home as an unbacked project! 🏠

Rupert is a cheeky but kind pony with so much potential! He's in the early stages of his training and enjoys groundwork, so he is looking for an experienced Guardian to continue his journey ❤️

https://loom.ly/0kS-6Nc ❤️
Photo of Rupert the pony in the summer, he is stood facing away from the camera but turning to look. Photo of Rupert the pony stood outside, he has his winter coat and is looking at the camera. Photo of Rupert the pony's head looking at the camera, he is wearing a rug.
November 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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This Remembrance Sunday we remember the countless horses, donkeys and mules who have lost their lives alongside their human comrades. ❤️💜 #RemembranceSunday #TheyHadNoChoice

📷 is of Redwings Ant, who now lives in a loving home with his Guardian Karen, wearing his purple poppies with pride 💜
Redwings Ant, a brown horse, is wearing a garland of purple poppies around his neck.
November 9, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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Today, alongside other animal welfare organisations, we will be attending the Animals In War Remembrance Service in London, to remember the countless animals who have lost their lives in conflict alongside their human comrades. ❤️💜 #WeWillRememberThem
A chestnut horse is looking at a Remembrance wreath over the gate of his field.
November 7, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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If you're coming along to Your Horse Live this weekend please stop by the Redwings stand and sign our fireworks petition, just like Redwings Ambassador Sam Wolfenden did at BFBA Focus a few weeks ago! ❤️ #KeepHorsesInMind

You’ll find us in Hall 1 on stand 17.
Farrier Sam Wolfenden with Redwings Campaign Manager Helen at BFBA Focus.
November 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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📣 Visitor announcement 📣

Anna Sewell House in Great Yarmouth will be open on Wednesdays only throughout November and December.

The property will be closed next week for the final part of heating installation and then it will be open from 19th November, up to and including Christmas Eve. 🎄
A photo showing the outside of Anna Sewell House.
November 5, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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@redwingsuk.bsky.social calling for limits on consumer fireworks to reduce harm to animals and wildlife: 🔗 lnkd.in/e-DCQGVB
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November 5, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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With fireworks planned up and down the country this week, we want to share the story of Merlot, a 14 year-old-Arab who was adored by his owner Tamzin until tragically he sustained a fatal injury as a result of fireworks being set off nearby. #KeepHorsesInMind

https://loom.ly/RAndwYA

A brown horse standing in his field. He has his head up and is looking into the distance with his ears pricked forwards. A brown horse being cantered across his field by his rider. The horse has his ears pricked forwards and his rider is smiling at the camera.
November 4, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Happy #TongueOutTuesday from Hamish! 😜😂
A grey pony with his tongue poking out cheekily.
November 4, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Our petition has 100,000 signatures #RedwingsAngels! ❤️ #KeepHorsesInMind

But it doesn't stop here. Please do keep signing and sharing as widely as you can.

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/738192
November 3, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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Help us find a home from Fran! 🏠

Sweet and friendly Fran is looking for her next non-ridden companion home. Described as a 'loving little darling', she loves having a groom, and lots of attention ❤️

Apply for Fran here - www.redwings.org.uk/support-us/rehome-a-rescued-horse/fran ❤️
Fran the horse is stood with a head collar on and is being scratched by a carer. Fran the horse is stood looking at the camera with her ears forwards. Fran the horse is stood looking at the camera beside one of her carers.
November 3, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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We feel you Sampson! 🥱 #HoovesOfHappiness #RedwingsCaldecott

Sleepy Shetland Sampson is a Redwings Adoption Star. If you'd like make him your friend and sponsor him from just £2 a month trot across to our website to find out how - https://www.redwings.org.uk/support-us/adopt-a-horse/sampson
A grey pony wearing a red headcollar is yawning.
November 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Starting from just £2 a month, sponsoring a Redwings rescued resident this Christmas is a wonderful gift to receive, and one you can feel proud to give too. 🥰

Trot across to our website to find out more - https://www.redwings.org.uk/support-us/adopt-a-horse
A black horse with a star on his head is standing in his field.
November 1, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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The Fireworks Impact Coalition drop-in event for MPs in Westminster will be taking place on Wednesday 12th November 2025.

Please contact your MP to explain why action on fireworks matters to you and encourage them to attend if they can! https://loom.ly/dC0hpYE

A photo of a horse lying in the road whilst some polic officers take notes. The copy says 'Please stop animals like Tallulah suffering because of loud fireworks. Sign the petition today!
October 31, 2025 at 2:07 PM