Sounds of the Sanctuary

Nov 27 2023 42 ep. 27 mins 3
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Conversations and rescue stories from the UK’s largest horse sanctuary, Redwings. Meet some fantastic characters from the charity’s 1,500 rescued horses, ponies and donkeys and the amazing team who care for them every day. Go behind the scenes at Redwings sites across the UK, from the Reception Centre where they welcome new arrivals to the Horse Hospital where the vets and nurses help them back on their hooves, and from the carers and maintenance teams who look after their daily care, to the Rehoming team who find them loving new homes. Whether you are a Redwings supporter or a first-timer we hope you enjoy this insight into life at one very special charity! #ForTheLoveOfTheHorse www.redwings.org.uk

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Field Notes S3E5: Counting the costs of the crisis

Nov 27 2023 18 mins  
In this episode of Field Notes, Helen Whitelegg from our Campaigns team tells us all about the research Redwings has been involved in looking into the impact of the cost-of-living on horse owners across the UK, as well as rescue organisations like Redwings. As a member of the National Equine Welfare Council, Redwings worked on a survey, and a subsequent report, on the issue - which

S3E5: Rescue, recovery and recycling!

Nov 24 2023 27 mins  
Caring is in our nature at Redwings, starting from the first minute we are contacted about a pony in trouble.Join us on the welfare operation that saw Mason, a weak orphaned foal, brought to Redwings, and hear the team in action as they take part in a rescue in South Wales, and then give him the treatment he desperately needed. We also care for our equines as individuals - as so be

Field Notes S3E4: Equine welfare today - what can we still learn from Black Beauty?

Nov 22 2023 15 mins  
Listen to Helen Whitelegg, Redwings' Research and Policy Officer, talk about the links between Black Beauty, and the equine welfare issues we still encounter today. Almost 150 years after the novel's publication, we discuss how author Anna Sewell was advocating the same changes to the treatment of horses which Redwings continues to champion today, and how her insights all those yea

S3E4: Redwings and Anna Sewell

Nov 20 2023 35 mins  
In this episode, discover more about Redwings' connections to the inspirational Anna Sewell, and her novel Black Beauty.Hear how Redwings is getting ready to launch our very own copy of the book - which for the first time will directly raise money for horses in need - and how our partnership with the University of East Anglia will bring Black Beauty to life for a new generation of

Field Notes S3E3: Weathering the storm

Nov 14 2023 10 mins  
Hear from the team at Redwings Mountains, our resident experts for handling everything the weather can throw at them!This interview, recorded just before Storm Babet and the red weather warning which impacted Redwings Mountains, features their top tips for surviving the winter, and their insights into how they provide the best possible care for our residents, whatever the weather!S

S3E3: Redwings Adoption Star Special!

Nov 13 2023 37 mins  
In this week's Sounds of the Sanctuary we are exploring the magic behind the Redwings Adoption Scheme. Hear from Rachael and Katie, members of the Communications team, who help bring the Adoption Stars and their stories to life, as they tell us all about the characters that make up the Scheme!Plus, we meet our newest Adoption Star, the lovely Pickle! Hear from Vet Sarah as she carr

Field Notes S3E2 - What your saddle fitter wishes you knew!

Nov 08 2023 19 mins  
We chat to Society of Master Saddlers Saddle Fitter Poppy Webber, from PeeWee Saddlery.Poppy talks openly about the links she sees between saddle fit and horse welfare, and the duty of care equine professionals have to acknowledge when they witness issues, even when they involve difficult conversations with clients. Plus, Poppy shares her top tips to help horse owners get the most

S3E2: Happy new homes!

Nov 03 2023 21 mins  
This week, it's all about Redwings rehoming as we hear from three ponies who have found new homes in 2023. We went along with Senior Field Officer Julie on one of her routine home-checks for rehomed cob Redwings Whitney. Julie helped rescue Whitney when she was an emaciated youngster, but in this episode you'll hear their reunion and meet her loving Guardian Sarah! Plus, hear from

Field Notes S3E1: Fireworks and Redwings

Nov 01 2023 25 mins  
Horse owners across the country are preparing themselves for Bonfire Night weekend, and the worry this can bring for their animals. Here at Redwings, we are no different. Hear from Hollie, Yard Manager at Redwings Ada Cole in Essex, about the mental strain on her, and her team, as they prepare to keep their 80 horses safe this season, in the face of near nightly displays in their l

S3E1: Redwings After Dark

Oct 30 2023 20 mins  
Welcome back to Sounds of the Sanctuary and, just in time for 'spooky season' - join us to discover what happens at Redwings after dark!We have a dedicated Nights Team at Redwings who are responsible for the care of our equines around the clock, checking they are happy and healthy and delivering feed and medication to those who need it. Meet Nights Team Leader Sarah and join her do