rescue centres/re-homing Lancs

[Tapir]

We sadly had to have my old pony pts last week and I am now looking for a companion for my 18 year old mare who has been left on her own.

I really want something that is about the same age/size as her, that can live out with shelter/hay/rugs as appropriate and that will be ok being left on its own for an hour or two a few times a week whilst I ride my pony.

I would prefer to loan in case something suddenly happens to my pony, I don't want to be left in this situation again so I'm looking for any rescue/re-homing centres in the North West.

I've contacted WHW Penny Farm but I was wondering if anyone else knew of any other places nearish that I could contact. Happa isn't too far but they state that their ponies have to be stabled at night whereas we leave the field gate/stable yard/stables open so they can come & go as they choose so I need to check with them that this would be acceptable, all the other "big name" rescue centres are too far away.

Any ideas?

 

[rockysmum]

How far into Lancashire are you. I know one in Yorkshire who would love a good home for some of their ponies. I will pass this onto them.

 

[milliepops]

Sure the night time stabling won't be a problem with HAPPA. my mare is from HAPPA (had her 8 years) and I swap her stabling/turnout times as necessary for the weather. Never been a problem as long as they have access to a stable if NEEDED (e.g. severe weather, injury etc).

 

[Tapir]

How far into Lancashire are you. I know one in Yorkshire who would love a good home for some of their ponies. I will pass this onto them.

We're near Rochdale, thanks for your help

 

[pixie]

What about Hope Pastures in Leeds? Its only about an hour from you I think.

http://www.hopepastures.org/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hope-Pastures/86123442510

 

[rockysmum]

What about Hope Pastures in Leeds? Its only about an hour from you I think.

http://www.hopepastures.org/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hope-Pastures/86123442510

Thats what I was thinking. What size and age are you looking for. They dont only have the rescues, they try to re-home direct if people are in trouble.

 

[teresagarsden]

There is a place near me called '' only foals and horses'' not sure if they offer companions but its worth a tel. call. THey are between Blackburn / Accrington. Good luck with your search :O)
Teresa

 

[staceyn]

Lancaster equine rescue. She's a old friend not sure what they have only a small charity her name is jane

 

[rockysmum]

Dont suppose you could help this girl out and solve your problem too


http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=539357

 

[Bikerchickone]

Rockysmum you beat me to it!

Wouldn't that be a wonderful happy ending?

 

[milesjess]

http://www.shylowen.com/

There's this one in Liverpool. Not many people know about it but worth a look

 

[BlairandAzria]

Rockysmum exactly what I was going to post! Seems like fate to me, would be a great solution to both your problems!

 

[Pale Rider]

Try HAPPA Burnley, just up the road from you.