REDWINGS OFFERS HOME TO 17 ADDITIONAL AMERSHAM PONIES
| REDWINGS OFFERS HOME TO 17 ADDITIONAL AMERSHAM PONIES Redwings Horse Sanctuary in Norfolk has this week welcomed 17 more of the horses and ponies rescued from Spindle Farm in Amersham into its care. This brings the total from the rescue it is housing to 46. It also increases the charity's 2009 intake figure to 180 so far this year. |  |
The case is ongoing, however, after the family involved appealed against their convictions and sentences but an appeal hearing date has yet to be set.
While a question mark does still hang over the future of the equines involved because of the appeal, 17 have been moved to Redwings in the meantime for more specialised care and the handling expertise offered by the charity. The group of 17 comprises a wide range of breeds and temperaments and includes tiny Shetlands, two Welsh ponies called Morris and Norris, and three horses now known as Bungle, Zippy and George!
This new influx means that as well as being involved in the rescue operation itself, Redwings now has 40 of the ponies and donkeys that were originally rescued from Spindle Farm in its care, as well as six foals that have been born since the rescue. Among these six is Timothy, the donkey who was born the day after his mother's arrival.
Redwings Chief Executive, Lynn Cutress, said: "We are delighted to be able to offer these special horses and ponies a home here at Redwings. While some have learned to trust humans, others are still very nervous and will need very patient handling. We will have to wait for the outcome of the appeal to find out if they will live with us permanently, but our first priority is caring for them while they are here, however long that may be."
Added on: 27/07/09.
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