We rescue ponies and train suitable ones to work with children and adults. The ponies must ultimately possess a calm and gentle nature, which is fundamental for animals working in equine assisted learning environments. Once trained the ponies are able to carry out their work in a number of settings, often with children in hospitals, schools and hospices, as well as visits to our yard.
Helping ponies in need, and through them helping young people, is my passion...
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What we do
We rescue ponies from difficult circumstances, whether that be owner ill health, welfare issues, abandonment etc. We care for and rehabilitate them, physically and mentally, and find loving loan homes for those suitable. Further details to follow.
Our charity shop is NOW OPEN (currently opening 10am - 3pm, Monday to Saturday) in the beautiful village of Bampton, mid-Devon. Come and see our huge selection of tack and other horsey items, plus general clothing, books, furniture and bric-a-brac.
Opportunities for small groups of children and young people with Special Educational Needs or other individual requirements to come and spend time with our ponies. We are approved to the Human Equine Interaction Register. For prices and further details contact us.
Opportunities for small groups (4 max) of home schooled children aged 6-18 to gain experience handling ponies and doing yard jobs, to improve their communication, teamwork and practical skills. Contact us for prices and further details.
Retirement and full livery available on a limited basis. Contact us for more details
General yard visits/tours may be available by arrangement. Contact us for prices and details.
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Many of the images on this website were taken by Aga Karmol (also see Aga on facebook), a talented and generous equine artist and photograpgher, who recently gave her time to visit and take some pictures of our rescue ponies and liveries (and our amazing farrier John Berwick at work!).
