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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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Can you please vote for us #RedwingsAngels?! 👇🙏🐴

We're absolutely delighted to be one of the equine charities shortlisted to be the Harry Hall Charity Partner of 2026! 😍

https://harryhallinsurance.com/one-club/charity-partnership
A group of young people are fussing a horse over the fence. Underneath the photo there is a Redwings Horse Sanctuary logo and a Harry Hall rosette promoting the 2026 Charity Partner Shortlist.
December 4, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Thank you Stud Muffins for gifting some Christmas joy to our residents this year! 🎄

We were very grateful to receive a donation of horse treat advent calendars, which are bringing Christmas cheer to our ponies, donkeys and staff ❤️

#RedwingsHorseSanctuary #Horses #Christmas #Advent
A photo of Rourke the horse (right) looking at an advent calendar.
December 4, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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We have lots of great huggers at Redwings but Wiggins is definitely one of the best! 🫂 #LetsHugDay #RedwingsAylsham

This is just a small selection of the many photos we have of Wiggins hugs over the years, and sometimes Wacko can't resist giving one or two too! 😍

https://loom.ly/BXVxB2o
A brown donkey is being given a hug by a Redwings member of staff. A brown donkey has his head up on the shoulder of a Redwings member of staff. A brown donkey has his head up on the shoulder of a Redwings member of staff. Two donkeys have their heads up on the shoulders of a Redwings member of staff.
December 3, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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A suitably festive effort by Pandora for the first #TongueOutTuesday pose of December! 😋🎅

📷 taken by Redwings staff member Tiarna
A pony is wearing a Christmas hat and poking her tongue out at the camera.
December 2, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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We're still talking about #fireworks - and so are many MPs! 🎆 #MondayMotivation #KeepHorsesInMind

https://www.redwings.org.uk/news-and-features/were-still-talking-about-fireworks-and-so-are-many-mps
Some ponies on Gelligaer Common are in the background of the picture whilst near the camera there is a box of used fireworks.
December 1, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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The fabulous faces you pull when your wonderful carer gets your scratchy spot just right! 🥰😁 #HoovesOfHappiness #RedwingsCaldecott

Thanks to Redwings staff member Mia for taking these photos of Chelsea giving Teacake scratches! ❤️
A pony is being given scratches by her carer. A pony is showing her teeth as she pulls some funny scratchy faces. A pony has her nose close to the camera.
November 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Christmas is coming and Mars is definitely in the mood for it! 🧑‍🎄🎄🎁

📷 Thanks so Redwings staff member Tiarna for these fabulously festive photos!

#HoovesOfHappiness #NationalChocolateDay #RedwingsAdaCole
A brown pony is standing in his yard and wearing a red and sparkly Christmas hat. A brown pony is standing in his yard and wearing a red and sparkly Christmas hat. He has his top lip curled up so he looks like he is smiling. A brown pony is standing in his yard and wearing a red and sparkly Christmas hat. He is poking his tongue out.
November 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Gifts that give twice this Christmas 🥰💝#BlackFriday

There's still plenty of time to grab your gifts this year and by shopping with us your gift will give twice, with a gift of love to your loved one and a gift of care to our rescued residents too.

Browse here - https://loom.ly/a6HJ4M4
A Christmas biscuit tin is displayed on a table that is decorated with Christmas decorations. There are soe loose biscuits displayed too.
November 28, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Callisto is looking forward to his first Christmas as a Redwings Adoption Star, and he is hoping his adoption pack will be under the tree for lots of people this year! 🎁🎄#BlackFriday

https://www.redwings.org.uk/support-us/adopt-a-horse
A mum and daughter are holding a sign that says 'Make a new friend! Adopt today.' whilst a beautiful black horse wearing a red headcollar is being stroked by them.
November 28, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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We are so sorry to announce that Patch, a young foal who we rescued earlier this year, has very sadly passed away.

https://www.redwings.org.uk/news-and-features/we-pay-tribute-patch
A foal is running through a field. He is wearing a fly mask. A young foal is standing in a stable shortly after he arrived at Redwings Horse Sanctuary. A young foal is being unloaded from a horsebox. He is being fussed by a Redwings member of staff. A young foal is making friends with some Shetland ponies through a fence.
November 27, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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The final instalment of the fantastic Horses Inside Out docuseries, 'The Bare Bones of the Matter', launches today, and it features Redwings Head of Welfare and Behaviour Nic de Brauwere! 📺🐴

https://www.horsesinsideout.com/bbom
A photo of Redwings Head of Welfare and Behaviour Nic de Brauwere with a horse. In the bottom right of the photo is an advert for the Horses Inside Out series The Bare Bones of the Matter.
November 26, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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"Mirror Mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all?"
Why it's you of course Pretzel! 🪞😍 #MidWeekPickMeUp

Thanks to Redwings team member Talita for these lovely photos of handsome Pretzel enjoying exploring an enrichment mirror that's been installed in his shelter recently! ❤️
A pretty cob pony is looking at his face in a mirror. A pretty cob pony is looking at his face in a mirror.
November 26, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Cheeky Adoption Star Minnie wishes you all a happy #TongueOutTuesday 😂👅🫏

If you're looking for some inspiration for Christmas presents this year, check out our website and find out how you could give the gift of a new friend like Minnie - https://www.redwings.org.uk/support-us/adopt-a-horse
Redwings Adoption Star donkey Minnie is poking her tongue out cheekily at the camera.
November 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Boris fist bumps, steals hats and goes blackberry picking in his Guardian home, how's that for #CelebrateYourUniqueTalentDay ?! 🐴

www.redwings.org.uk/news-and-features/we-love-rehoming-jeanette-and-boris ❤️
Photo of two horses, Rupert (left) and Boris (right).
November 24, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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How beautiful is this photo of Sox, taken by Redwings team member Nikki earlier in the week?! 😍🌈#HoovesOfHappiness
A rainbow is in the sky above a horse in their paddock underneath.
November 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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It's nearly gifting season! 🎁

Did you know you can send your Adoption Star a gift this Christmas?! Salt licks for Sampson, grooming brushes for Gibson or treats for Timothy and Cain - what will you gift? 🎄

https://loom.ly/7jHWJNk
November 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Can you help us find companion homes for these gorgeous geldings? 🏠

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

Photo of Bramley the horse looking at the camera wearing a headcollar. Photo of Bowie the horse looking past the camera wearing a headcollar. Photo of Shalamar the horse looking past the camera wearing a headcollar, his mane is blowing in the wind. Photo of Spirit the horse looking at the camera wearing a headcollar.
November 21, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Who doesn't love a sale in the lead-up to Christmas?! 🛍️ https://ebay.us/m/gFZdDe

Right now, and until 1st December, there's 30% off ALL ITEMS in our Preloved eBay shop!

A brown Shetland pony is wearing a little Christmas hat. Ther is also some text on the image that says 'There's 30% of all items in our Preloved eBay store until 1st December 2025!'
November 20, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Looks like Tallulah is taking the task of being 'Chief Treat Taster' very seriously! 😋

We'd like to say a big thank you to Flourish Horse Health, who recently donated several bags of their low sugar and low starch treats for the residents at Redwings Ada Cole in Essex to enjoy. ❤️
A Shetland pony is sniffing some horse treats that are spilling out from a bag on the floor.
November 20, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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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