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Redwings Horse Sanctuary @redwingsuk.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the closure of two of our visitor centres, Redwings Mountains in Forfar, Angus, and Redwings Oxhill in Warwickshire, following a period of staff consultation. Both visitor centres are closed with immediate effect. www.redwings.org.uk/news-and-fea...

A group of ponies grazing together in a field.

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary @redwingsuk.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Please donate today to help horses like Harmonia, who was one of the most emaciated horses we have ever rescued. #ReadyToRescue www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqlT... www.redwings.org.uk/news-and-fea...

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Harmonia, one of the most emaciated horses Redwings has seen.

YouTube video by Redwings Horse Sanctuary

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary @redwingsuk.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

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...

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.

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary @redwingsuk.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Peridot wanted to show you all his fabulous Friday hairstyle! ❤️ Thank you Francesca for the photo 📸 #RedwingsHorseSanctuary #FunFridayPhoto #Horses

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

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary @redwingsuk.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

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

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 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".

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary @redwingsuk.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

New year, new career? 🎉 careers.redwings.org.uk/current-vac… 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

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary @redwingsuk.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

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 - loom.ly/miYw-x4

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

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary @redwingsuk.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

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 - loom.ly/LUn5Xnk

Two ponies grooming each others backs in their woodchip paddock.

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary @redwingsuk.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

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

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary @redwingsuk.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

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 - www.redwings.org.uk/support-us/dona… Thank you so much #RedwingsAngels ❤️

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 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.

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary @redwingsuk.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Can you help us find companion homes for these marvellous mares? 🏠 www.redwings.org.uk/support-us/rehome-a-rescued-horse

Photo of Mini the horse stood looking at the camera.

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

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary @redwingsuk.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

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 www.redwings.org.uk/news-and-featur…

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

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary @redwingsuk.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

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

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.

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary @redwingsuk.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

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 💙

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 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.

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary @redwingsuk.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

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. www.redwings.org.uk/visit

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

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary @redwingsuk.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

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 ❤️ www.redwings.org.uk/news-and-featur… #RedwingsHorseSanctuary

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 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.

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary @redwingsuk.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

A very Merry Christmas from Mercury! 🎄#MondayMotivation 📷 taken by Redwings staff member Alyssa

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

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary @redwingsuk.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

What a fabulously festive duo you are Griff and Joey! 😍🎅 #FestiveHoovesOfHappiness #RedwingsAdaCole 📷 taken by Redwings staff member Sydney

Two ponies wearing Santa hats are looking over the fence.

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary @redwingsuk.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Have you got your Christmas decorations up yet #RedwingsAngels?! Pippa has! 🎄#FestiveHoovesOfHappiness 📷 sent in by Redwings staff member Alyssa

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.

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary @redwingsuk.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

🎉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

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary @redwingsuk.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

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 ❤️

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

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

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary @redwingsuk.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

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! 😍 harryhallinsurance.com/one-club/cha…

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.

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary @redwingsuk.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

📣🐴 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

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.

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary @redwingsuk.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

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

A grey pony with a carer at Redwings Horse Sanctuary.

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary @redwingsuk.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

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 📸

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary @redwingsuk.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

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 - loom.ly/LUn5Xnk

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

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary @redwingsuk.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Last chance to get your gifts from us in time for Christmas! 💝🎄 Browse the full Christmas gift range over on our website - shop.redwings.org.uk/collections/au…

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.

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary @redwingsuk.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

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?! - www.redwings.org.uk/visit/caldecott

A grey pony is laid down in her woodchip paddock.

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary @redwingsuk.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

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

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.

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary @redwingsuk.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Penny for your thoughts Nickel? 😍 #CuteFridayPhoto #RedwingsAylsham 📷 taken by Redwings team member Tegan You can visit Nickel and his friends at Redwings Aylsham in Norfolk - www.redwings.org.uk/visit/aylsham

A black horse is standing in his field and looking into the distance. He is wearing a rug.

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary @redwingsuk.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Good morning Martha! 😝 #TongueOutTuesday #RedwingsCaldecott 📷 taken by Redwings team member Chelsea You can visit Martha and all her donkey pals at Redwings Caldecott in Norfolk. Find full visitor information over on our website - www.redwings.org.uk/visit/caldecott

A brown and white donkey who is peeking her nose through a gate is poking her tongue out at the camera. She is wearing an eye visor.

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary @redwingsuk.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

🐴💝 Looking for a great day out this Christmas?! 💝🐴 #MondayMotivation www.redwings.org.uk/visit Our English visitor centres will be closed on Boxing Day (Friday 26th), but open on Saturday 27th, Sunday 28th and Monday 29th December from 10am until 4pm 🥰

A donkey is being petted over the fence by two young boys.

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary @redwingsuk.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Are you on the lookout for your breakfast by any chance Kellogg?! 🥣🫶 #HoovesOfHappiness #RedwingsCaldecott Kellogg lives at Redwings Caldecott in Norfolk. Find out more about visiting him and all his friends over on our website - loom.ly/LUn5Xnk

A brown and white pony is looking over the fence of his field at the camera.

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary @redwingsuk.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

How pretty are you Princess Royal?! 😍 #HoovesOfHappiness 📷 taken by Redwings staff member Alyssa Princess Royal is one of a group of nineteen ponies who came to live at Redwings back in 2020 following their rescue. www.redwings.org.uk/news-and-featur…

A pretty pony is standing in her field and looking directly at the camera with her ears forward.

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary @redwingsuk.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Nimbus wasn't too sure about the horse in the mirror 😂 Enrichment is an important part of horse welfare, and here at Redwings our teams are great at finding new ways to get our horses thinking! ❤️ #RedwingsHorseSanctuary #Enrichment #HorseWelfare

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary @redwingsuk.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary @redwingsuk.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

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.

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary @redwingsuk.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

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! 😍 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.

Two donkeys have their heads up on the shoulders of a Redwings member of staff.

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary @redwingsuk.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

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.

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary @redwingsuk.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

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.

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary @redwingsuk.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

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.

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary @redwingsuk.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

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 - 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.

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary @redwingsuk.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

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 www.redwings.org.uk/support-us/adop…

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.

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary @redwingsuk.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

We are so sorry to announce that Patch, a young foal who we rescued earlier this year, has very sadly passed away. www.redwings.org.uk/news-and-featur…

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.

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary @redwingsuk.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

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! 📺🐴 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.

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary @redwingsuk.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

"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.

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary @redwingsuk.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

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 - www.redwings.org.uk/support-us/adop…

Redwings Adoption Star donkey Minnie is poking her tongue out cheekily at the camera.

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