We have some very sad news to share today. Yesterday afternoon, our beloved "Baby" Holly became ill with colic. She was rushed to Rainbow Equine Hospital for surgery, but it was too late, and she had to be put to sleep. Holly wasn’t just another pony to us. She was the first foal ever born at our farm. Her mum, Dolly, had been abandoned and was only a baby herself, just 3 years old, when she went to find Lou, one of our trustees she had formed a strong bond with, and made it

We want to say a huge thank you to every single person who signed the petition, wrote a letter, or spoke up for us over the past few weeks. So many of you took time out of your own lives to help, and it has made a real difference. Following the recent planning committee meeting, and thanks to the volume of support shown, we have now been given more time. The deadline has been extended to the end of March. For us, that breathing space is everything. It has taken a huge amount

Many people who have followed our charity over the years have asked what has been happening recently and how they can help. This pag e explains the situation and why we have launched a fundraising appeal. For more than 30 years, the Animal Hostel Trust has been rescuing horses that nobody else would take. Much of this work has been carried out by a very small group of unpaid volunteers who have devoted years of their lives to helping animals in need. At the centre of much of

Some of you will remember Indy, one of the lovely horses currently in our care. Indy has recently been diagnosed with PPID (Cushing’s disease). The good news is that he has started his medication and is taking his tablets well. With treatment, horses with PPID can continue to live happy, active lives, and Indy is already showing how well he’s coping. He remains bright, healthy and looking for someone to love, and there is still plenty of life and enjoyment ahead of him. Indy