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A mother and daughter are holding up a sign that says "Make a new friend, adopt today..." They are next to a fence and Sampson, a small grey Shetland pony who lives at Redwings Horse Sanctuary, is poking his nose through the fence.

A mother and daughter are holding up a sign that says "Make a new friend, adopt today..." They are next to a fence and Sampson, a small grey Shetland pony who lives at Redwings Horse Sanctuary, is poking his nose through the fence.

Looking for a unique gift to give your mum, or a mother figure, this Mother’s Day? 🎁 ♥️🐴

Why not consider sponsoring a horse, pony, donkey or mule from Redwings Horse Sanctuary?!

www.redwings.org.uk/support-us/a...

23.02.2026 14:40 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Thank you so much for visiting us!

18.02.2026 15:04 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Photo of Peridot the pony, his forelock is sticking up in the air.

Photo of Peridot the pony, his forelock is sticking up in the air.

Peridot wanted to show you all his fabulous Friday hairstyle! ❤️

Thank you Francesca for the photo 📸

#RedwingsHorseSanctuary #FunFridayPhoto #Horses

16.01.2026 04:30 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Two photos of Mercury the pony. On the left is Mercury as a foal with her mum Neptune in 2016, on the right is Mercury now all grown up looking over a fence. Text on the image reads "2016, 2026, Mercury".

Two photos of Mercury the pony. On the left is Mercury as a foal with her mum Neptune in 2016, on the right is Mercury now all grown up looking over a fence. Text on the image reads "2016, 2026, Mercury".

Two photos of Stardust the pony. On the left is Stardust as a foal laying in a field in 2016, on the right is Mercury now all grown up looking at the camera wearing a head collar. Text on the image reads "2016, 2026, Stardust".

Two photos of Stardust the pony. On the left is Stardust as a foal laying in a field in 2016, on the right is Mercury now all grown up looking at the camera wearing a head collar. Text on the image reads "2016, 2026, Stardust".

Two photos of Wiggins the donkey. On the left is Wiggins looking through a fence in 2016, on the right is Wiggins now stood in a field. Text on the image reads "2016, 2026, Wiggins".

Two photos of Wiggins the donkey. On the left is Wiggins looking through a fence in 2016, on the right is Wiggins now stood in a field. Text on the image reads "2016, 2026, Wiggins".

Two photos of Wacko the donkey. On the left is Wacko looking through a fence in 2016, on the right is Wacko now stood in a field. Text on the image reads "2016, 2026, Wacko".

Two photos of Wacko the donkey. On the left is Wacko looking through a fence in 2016, on the right is Wacko now stood in a field. Text on the image reads "2016, 2026, Wacko".

Throwback Thursday all the way to 2016! ❤️

A lot can change in 10 years, take a look at how a few of our residents have grown since 2016 🐴

#RedwingsHorseSanctuary #ThrowbackThursday #2026vs2016 #Horses #Donkeys

15.01.2026 06:30 👍 7 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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New year, new career? 🎉

https://careers.redwings.org.uk/current-vacancies

We are excited to launch our new careers site where you can find all our current vacancies, meet some of our staff members and learn more about working at Redwings ❤️

#RedwingsHorseSanctuary #Careers #EquineCareers

14.01.2026 06:06 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A small grey and black pony is in a pen after being rescued from appalling living conditions. He is scruffy and underweight.

A small grey and black pony is in a pen after being rescued from appalling living conditions. He is scruffy and underweight.

An outdoor scene showing a very muddy field, some rotten forage, lots of barbed wire fencing which is mostly broken. There are several ponies living in this environment.

An outdoor scene showing a very muddy field, some rotten forage, lots of barbed wire fencing which is mostly broken. There are several ponies living in this environment.

Two ponies are standing in a field together. The grass is green and there is a lovely sunset in the sky.

Two ponies are standing in a field together. The grass is green and there is a lovely sunset in the sky.

A pretty dark grey and white pony is standing in his field.

A pretty dark grey and white pony is standing in his field.

Meet Mica, a long term Sanctuary resident at Redwings ❤️

https://www.redwings.org.uk/news-and-features/making-a-home-works-mica

13.01.2026 05:02 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
A black and white Shetland pony, with a very fluffy coat, is standing in his woodchip paddock and looking at the camera.

A black and white Shetland pony, with a very fluffy coat, is standing in his woodchip paddock and looking at the camera.

How fabulously fluffy are you Fred?! 😍 #HoovesOfHappiness #RedwingsAylsham

Fred is a member of Adoption Star group The Gangsters - a group of cuddly miniature Shetlands who love to cause mischief!
Find out more about them over on our website - https://loom.ly/miYw-x4

11.01.2026 02:00 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Two ponies grooming each others backs in their woodchip paddock.

Two ponies grooming each others backs in their woodchip paddock.

Anthony is a big believer in the saying 'you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours!' 🥰 #HoovesOfHappiness #RedwingsCaldecott

You can trot along and visit Anthony and all his friends at Redwings Caldecott in Norfolk. Find full visitor information over on our website - https://loom.ly/LUn5Xnk

10.01.2026 02:00 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Annie braved the snow at Redwings Mountains to have a cuddle and say hello! The rest of her group decided they'd stay under their nice shelter ❄️

#RedwingsHorseSanctuary #RedwingsMountains #Scotland #Donkeys #Snow

09.01.2026 02:30 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
A pony has it's head over the gate. There is snow on the ground.

A pony has it's head over the gate. There is snow on the ground.

A fluffy Shetland pony is standing in a snow covered field.

A fluffy Shetland pony is standing in a snow covered field.

A pony is looking over the fence of his field. There is snow on the ground.

A pony is looking over the fence of his field. There is snow on the ground.

A black and white horse is standing in a snow covered field. The sun is misty in the background.

A black and white horse is standing in a snow covered field. The sun is misty in the background.

The snow is almost gone but we still have snowy photos from this week to share! ❄️
If you'd like to make a donation to help with the extra resources we need to use during cold snaps like this you can do so here - https://www.redwings.org.uk/support-us/donate
Thank you so much #RedwingsAngels ❤️

08.01.2026 02:05 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Photo of Mini the horse stood looking at the camera.

Photo of Mini the horse stood looking at the camera.

Photo of Jersey the horse stood side on, she is a cob.

Photo of Jersey the horse stood side on, she is a cob.

Can you help us find companion homes for these marvellous mares? 🏠

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


07.01.2026 02:30 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
A grey horse is being given a kiss by her owner in a field.

A grey horse is being given a kiss by her owner in a field.

Just before Christmas we heard that the Redwings' fireworks petition will be debated in parliament on Monday 19th January at 4.30pm in Westminster Hall. #KeepHorsesInMind

https://www.redwings.org.uk/news-and-features/parliamentary-debate-date-announced-in-response-our-fireworks-petition

06.01.2026 06:04 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
A pony has his head over the gate of his field and has his tongue poking out. There is snow on the gate and ground.

A pony has his head over the gate of his field and has his tongue poking out. There is snow on the gate and ground.

Murray was only too happy to help with the first #TongueOutTuesday of the year! 😜😂❄️

06.01.2026 02:01 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Two ponies are standing in a field of snow. There is a blue sky with clouds and a misty sun behind them and some trees in the far distance.

Two ponies are standing in a field of snow. There is a blue sky with clouds and a misty sun behind them and some trees in the far distance.

A fox running across a pathway between fields.

A fox running across a pathway between fields.

A brown horse is standing in a snoy field. There are trees and a fence behind him.

A brown horse is standing in a snoy field. There are trees and a fence behind him.

A pony in a snowy field is getting kisses from their carer.

A pony in a snowy field is getting kisses from their carer.

Huge thanks to our incredibly hard-working care teams who have been out in freezing temperatures day and night to ensure our rescued horses and donkeys have everything they need.

Thanks to all the Redwings staff members who sent in these fantastic photos - we hope you love them #RedwingsAngels 💙

05.01.2026 08:04 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A black and white pony is walking towards the camera. There is snow on the ground and a misty sun in the background.

A black and white pony is walking towards the camera. There is snow on the ground and a misty sun in the background.

Due to the icy conditions at some of our visitor centres Redwings Caldecott in Norfolk will be closed today and Redwings Oxhill in Warwickshire is only partially open.

Redwings Aylsham in Norfolk and Redwings Ada Cole in Essex are open as usual at the moment.

https://www.redwings.org.uk/visit

05.01.2026 01:31 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A Redwings pony has some Christmas antlers on her head and is looking over the gate at the camera.

A Redwings pony has some Christmas antlers on her head and is looking over the gate at the camera.

A Redwings pony helping with the Redwings Christmas tree.

A Redwings pony helping with the Redwings Christmas tree.

A Redwings staff member is driving a tractor dressed up as Father Christmas.

A Redwings staff member is driving a tractor dressed up as Father Christmas.

A Redwings member of staff is making a fuss of a Redwings pony in the vet unit.

A Redwings member of staff is making a fuss of a Redwings pony in the vet unit.

As Christmas and the New Year approaches we wanted to take this opportunity to say a massive thank you to all our supporters and staff ❤️

https://www.redwings.org.uk/news-and-features/a-very-merry-christmas-redwings

#RedwingsHorseSanctuary

23.12.2025 02:01 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
A black and white cob is looking over the door of her stable. She has some festive ear boppers on.

A black and white cob is looking over the door of her stable. She has some festive ear boppers on.

A very Merry Christmas from Mercury! 🎄#MondayMotivation

📷 taken by Redwings staff member Alyssa

22.12.2025 02:01 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Two ponies wearing Santa hats are looking over the fence.

Two ponies wearing Santa hats are looking over the fence.

What a fabulously festive duo you are Griff and Joey! 😍🎅 #FestiveHoovesOfHappiness #RedwingsAdaCole

📷 taken by Redwings staff member Sydney

21.12.2025 02:00 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A horse is looking over the gate of her yard. There is some tinsel and a banner that reads 'Merry Christmas' on it hung on the gate.

A horse is looking over the gate of her yard. There is some tinsel and a banner that reads 'Merry Christmas' on it hung on the gate.

Have you got your Christmas decorations up yet #RedwingsAngels?! Pippa has! 🎄#FestiveHoovesOfHappiness

📷 sent in by Redwings staff member Alyssa

20.12.2025 06:03 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
An image containing the Keep Horses In Mind campaign logo (the Redwings logo of running horses with fireworks above them) and text reading "Fireworks petition to be debated in parliament!"

An image containing the Keep Horses In Mind campaign logo (the Redwings logo of running horses with fireworks above them) and text reading "Fireworks petition to be debated in parliament!"

🎉EXCITING UPDATE🎉

It's just been announced that Redwings' fireworks petition will be debated in parliament on Monday 19th January at 4.30pm in Westminster Hall.

www.redwings.org.uk/news-and-features/parliamentary-debate-date-announced-in-response-our-fireworks-petition

20.12.2025 01:50 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Photo of Nic Lowry with Kate Humble and an award winner.

Photo of Nic Lowry with Kate Humble and an award winner.

Photo of Nic Lowry with Kate Humble with an award winner.

Photo of Nic Lowry with Kate Humble with an award winner.

We recently sponsored the animal welfare awards at the Land-based and Environment Learner awards, hosted by Kate Humble ❤️

We proudly support the training of young people in land-based subjects, and Nic Lowry, our Executive Director of Income and Engagement, was honoured to present two awards ❤️

19.12.2025 06:30 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Thank you 🥰

18.12.2025 21:46 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
A Redwings member of staff is cuddling a donkey. The staff member is giving the donkey a kiss on the side of his face. At the bottom of the photo there is a rosette which has the copy '2026 Charity Partner Shortlist Harry Hall' on it.

A Redwings member of staff is cuddling a donkey. The staff member is giving the donkey a kiss on the side of his face. At the bottom of the photo there is a rosette which has the copy '2026 Charity Partner Shortlist Harry Hall' on it.

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

18.12.2025 05:30 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
A black horse with a rider on it's back is jumping over a cross country fence.

A black horse with a rider on it's back is jumping over a cross country fence.

A close-up photo of a lady smiling at the camera.

A close-up photo of a lady smiling at the camera.

📣🐴 Exciting announcement! 🐴📣

We are delighted to announce an exciting partnership with The Equine Market, an online marketplace aimed at making horse riding more affordable for all! #RedwingsBusinessAngel

17.12.2025 06:05 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A close-up headshot of a grey pony with a headcollar and leadrope on in a field.

A close-up headshot of a grey pony with a headcollar and leadrope on in a field.

A grey pony with a carer at Redwings Horse Sanctuary.

A grey pony with a carer at Redwings Horse Sanctuary.

Meet Will - a pony who was neglected along with hundreds of animals at a farm in Nottinghamshire, but is now settling into his new home at Redwings just in time for Christmas. ❤️

www.redwings.org.uk/news-and-features/neglected-pony-spends-first-christmas-redwings

17.12.2025 02:01 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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It's #StupidToyDay today, which is fitting as we use a very silly toy to get our ponies to look at the camera for photos!

Redwings Ambassador Sam Dracott joined us for a photo shoot with Tinkerbell to learn the many methods of Adoption Star photography 📸

16.12.2025 06:06 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A brown donkey in his field with his tongue poking out.

A brown donkey in his field with his tongue poking out.

A brown donkey in his field with his tongue poking out.

A brown donkey in his field with his tongue poking out.

Lucky loves #TongueOutTuesday! 😛❤️ #RedwingsCaldecott

📷 taken by Redwings staff member Jess

You can visit Lucky and all his long-eared friends at Redwings Caldecott in Norfolk - https://loom.ly/LUn5Xnk

16.12.2025 01:01 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A biscuit tin which has a Christmas Tree on the front of it is on a table with some biscuits next to it and some Christmas decorations on the table too.

A biscuit tin which has a Christmas Tree on the front of it is on a table with some biscuits next to it and some Christmas decorations on the table too.

Last chance to get your gifts from us in time for Christmas! 💝🎄

Browse the full Christmas gift range over on our website - https://shop.redwings.org.uk/collections/autumn-winter-collection

15.12.2025 07:05 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A grey pony is laid down in her woodchip paddock.

A grey pony is laid down in her woodchip paddock.

Taking it easy this morning are we Tuppence?! 🥱🥰 #HoovesOfHappiness #RedwingsCaldecott

Why not trot along to see Tuppence and her friend Teacake at Redwings Caldecott in Norfolk this Christmas?! - https://www.redwings.org.uk/visit/caldecott

14.12.2025 02:00 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A herd of horses are standing at the fence of their field on a frosty December morning. A misty sun is in the sky above them.

A herd of horses are standing at the fence of their field on a frosty December morning. A misty sun is in the sky above them.

What a wonderful wintery photo taken this week by Redwings staff member Jess. ❄️🌞#HoovesOfHappiness #RedwingsCaldecott

13.12.2025 03:35 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0