Sounds of the Sanctuary
66 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago -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
November 27, 2023 14:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBIn 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 was shared with government bodies and across the equestrian industry. Hear the results of the survey, and ho...
S3E5: Rescue, recovery and recycling!
November 24, 2023 12:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBCaring 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 beautifully demonstrated by little Neddy, a donkey at Redwings Mountains. Hear the team tell us all about this...
Field Notes S3E4: Equine welfare today - what can we still learn from Black Beauty?
November 22, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBListen 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 years ago overlap with modern equitation science. Plus, Helen shares why she thinks the novel continues to be s...
S3E4: Redwings and Anna Sewell
November 20, 2023 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBIn 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 readers. Redwings volunteer Clarissa tells us all about looking after Anna Sewell House, and welcoming visito...
Field Notes S3E3: Weathering the storm
November 14, 2023 17:00 - 10 minutes - 7.34 MBHear 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! Storm Babet caused damage across the site at Redwings Mountains, and the team have faced two more storms sinc...
S3E3: Redwings Adoption Star Special!
November 13, 2023 13:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBIn 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 carries out a special health check, to make sure Pickle was Star material, as well as Welfare Vet Nicola who rec...
Field Notes S3E2 - What your saddle fitter wishes you knew!
November 08, 2023 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBWe 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 our of their saddle fitting, and have the comfiest horse!
S3E2: Happy new homes!
November 03, 2023 13:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBThis 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 two very excited young Guardians about their new arrival, Redwings Budgie, as well as a somewhat unexpected ...
Field Notes S3E1: Fireworks and Redwings
November 01, 2023 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBHorse 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 local area. Meanwhile Centre Manager Catherine, and her team at Redwings Mountains in Scotland are in a very ...
S3E1: Redwings After Dark
October 30, 2023 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBWelcome 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 doing the night time check at the Horse Hospital, meeting residents Frieda and Cooper, as well as their (noisy...
Thank you and merry Christmas!
December 16, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBWe're back and bringing you one more, very special, episode of Sounds of the Sanctuary for 2022. In this episode we catch up with beloved cob Mildred, who was foster mum to Phoenix, as she is getting ready to spend her first Christmas in her new home. Hear from her new Guardian Gabby, and find out what Mildred had on her Christmas list! Plus, we wanted to take this episode to say thanks to you, our wonderful supporters. Without you we couldn't do what we do, and we chat to Heather, our Su...
Field Notes S2E5: What's so wonderful about woodchips?
November 07, 2022 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBIn this episode, Redwings veterinary surgeon Sarah tell us all about our wonderful woodchip paddocks and the many ways they help our residents stay happy and healthy. From Audrey who needed somewhere clean and dry to allow her hooves to heal, to Trixie who found being in a stable stressful, but needed somewhere safe to recuperate from her lameness issues - our woodchip paddocks have a wealth of uses. As Sarah explains, we could not be without them, and in this episode you will find out wh...
Field Notes S2E5: What's so wonderful about woodchips?
November 07, 2022 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBIn this episode, Redwings veterinary surgeon Sarah tell us all about our wonderful woodchip paddocks and the many ways they help our residents stay happy and healthy. From Audrey who needed somewhere clean and dry to allow her hooves to heal, to Trixie who found being in a stable stressful, but needed somewhere safe to recuperate from her lameness issues - our woodchip paddocks have a wealth of uses. As Sarah explains, we could not be without them, and in this episode you will find out wh...
S2E5: We love Cobs!
November 04, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBThis episode we are celebrating everything we love about Cobs! Redwings is home to many cobs and cob crosses, and we love everything about them - from their fluffy feathers, piebald patches and all the hair, everywhere! Hear from new arrivals Pickle and Carey (and their Shetland pal Mariah) and their new herd of cob friends - who were very keen to star on the podcast! Plus, we visit Turpins Lodge Riding School, which is now home to five rehomed Redwings cobs, and join Campaigns Manager ...
Field Notes S2E4: Fireworks Special
October 31, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBJoin us for a special edition of the Field Notes podcast - all about fireworks. In this episode we speak to Redwings Vet Dawn Trayhorn, who shares her powerful recollection of the 5th November 2016. Sadly, on that night two Redwings residents, Sprite and Percy, had to be put to sleep as a result of traumatic incidents caused by a local firework display. We also hear from Helen from our Campaigns Team all about why we are so passionate about the issue, and how people who long for a change ...
Field Notes S2E4: Fireworks Special
October 31, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBJoin us for a special edition of the Field Notes podcast - all about fireworks. In this episode we speak to Redwings Vet Dawn Trayhorn, who shares her powerful recollection of the 5th November 2016. Sadly, on that night two Redwings residents, Sprite and Percy, had to be put to sleep as a result of traumatic incidents caused by a local firework display. We also hear from Helen from our Campaigns Team all about why we are so passionate about the issue, and how people who long for a change ...
S2E4: Visiting donkeys... and dinosaurs?!
October 28, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBThis episode, come with us as we catch up with two rehomed Redwings donkeys! Hear us chat to their new Guardian and discover more about their 'Roarr-some' new home! Plus, we chat to our youngest podcast guests to date! Two young supporters tell us all about their delicious fundraising efforts, inspired by their favourite residents from Redwings Oxhill. Then, as part of our 'On the Hoof' feature, Redwings team member Emma takes us along for the 'Check', a vital part of Redwings daily life t...
S2E4: Visiting donkeys... and dinosaurs?!
October 28, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBThis episode, come with us as we catch up with two rehomed Redwings donkeys! Hear us chat to their new Guardian and discover more about their 'Roarr-some' new home! Plus, we chat to our youngest podcast guests to date! Two young supporters tell us all about their delicious fundraising efforts, inspired by their favourite residents from Redwings Oxhill. Then, as part of our 'On the Hoof' feature, Redwings team member Emma takes us along for the 'Check', a vital part of Redwings daily life t...
S2E3: Visiting donkeys... and dinosaurs?!
October 28, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBThis episode, come with us as we catch up with two rehomed Redwings donkeys! Hear us chat to their new Guardian and discover more about their 'Roarr-some' new home! Plus, we chat to our youngest podcast guests to date! Two young supporters tell us all about their delicious fundraising efforts, inspired by their favourite residents from Redwings Oxhill. Then, as part of our 'On the Hoof' feature, Redwings team member Emma takes us along for the 'Check', a vital part of Redwings daily life t...
Field Notes S2E3: The #TempCheckChallenge
October 24, 2022 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBThis week we talk to Redwings' Campaigns Manager Andie McPherson about The #TempCheckChallenge. Launched in Strangles Awareness Week 2022 - the challenge encourages all horse owners to form a new horse care habit - to get to know their horse's average resting temperature. Andie explains why this can be so vital, not only in protecting your horse and yard from a potential strangles outbreak, but for spotting other signs of ill health too. She explains the steps you can take to stay safe ...
Field Notes S2E3: The #TempCheckChallenge
October 24, 2022 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBThis week we talk to Redwings' Campaigns Manager Andie McPherson about The #TempCheckChallenge. Launched in Strangles Awareness Week 2022 - the challenge encourages all horse owners to form a new horse care habit - to get to know their horse's average resting temperature. Andie explains why this can be so vital, not only in protecting your horse and yard from a potential strangles outbreak, but for spotting other signs of ill health too. She explains the steps you can take to stay safe ...
S2E3: Ponies, pizza and preventing infectious disease!
October 21, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBIt's all the Ps in this week's Sounds of the Sanctuary! Meet Dayzee - our pint-sized Adoption Star at Redwings Mountains and hear from Holly and Catherine all about how she likes to keep us on our toes! In this week's 'What have Maintenance made?' we hear from Redwings' 'Chief Upcycler' Richard as he tells us about the latest things he is mending and creating (that's where the pizzas come in!) Then, we catch up with Campaigns Officer Guilly fresh from her time at Badminton Horse Trials ...
S2E3: Ponies, pizza and preventing infectious disease!
October 21, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBIt's all the Ps in this week's Sounds of the Sanctuary! Meet Dayzee - our pint-sized Adoption Star at Redwings Mountains and hear from Holly and Catherine all about how she likes to keep us on our toes! In this week's 'What have Maintenance made?' we hear from Redwings' 'Chief Upcycler' Richard as he tells us about the latest things he is mending and creating (that's where the pizzas come in!) Then, we catch up with Campaigns Officer Guilly fresh from her time at Badminton Horse Trials ...
Field Notes S2E2: Caring for our Golden Oldies
October 17, 2022 08:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this week's Field Notes we are back with our Head of Veterinary and Care, Nicky Jarvis, to talk about how we care for our veteran horses at Redwings. She shares with us the signs to look out for as our horses get older and how, with the right care, these can be managed to keep our oldies golden for as long as possible! (Just like our cover star, Redwings resident Willow, who is now 44!) Plus, Nicky shares her advice on how we monitor our younger horses so we are best prepared to safegu...
Field Notes S2E2: Caring for our Golden Oldies
October 17, 2022 08:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this week's Field Notes we are back with our Head of Veterinary and Care, Nicky Jarvis, to talk about how we care for our veteran horses at Redwings. She shares with us the signs to look out for as our horses get older and how, with the right care, these can be managed to keep our oldies golden for as long as possible! (Just like our cover star, Redwings resident Willow, who is now 44!) Plus, Nicky shares her advice on how we monitor our younger horses so we are best prepared to safegu...
S2E2: Gaining Trust and Golden Oldies
October 14, 2022 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBIn this episode we meet Huw, who was the star of a recent fundraising appeal. Rescued alone and frightened from Gelligaer Common in Wales, Huw has been receiving care and training from the team at our specialist Behaviour Centre to work on his fear of people. Come 'On the Hoof' to hear more about his training from team member Chris, and discover Chris' other talent, which he often lends to Redwings! We also chat to David and hear how he made a complete change from a career driving a lorry...
S2E2: Gaining Trust and Golden Oldies
October 14, 2022 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBIn this episode we meet Huw, who was the star of a recent fundraising appeal. Rescued alone and frightened from Gelligaer Common in Wales, Huw has been receiving care and training from the team at our specialist Behaviour Centre to work on his fear of people. Come 'On the Hoof' to hear more about his training from team member Chris, and discover Chris' other talent, which he often lends to Redwings! We also chat to David and hear how he made a complete change from a career driving a lorry...
Field Notes S2E1: A Weighty Issue
October 10, 2022 08:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBWelcome back to Field Notes - the companion podcast to Sounds of the Sanctuary from Redwings. Here we delve deeper into the horse care issues raised in our podcasts and share the experience of our Redwings experts. In this episode we talk to our Head of Sanctuary and Care, Nicky Jarvis and discover the dangers that obesity can pose to a horse, and what practical tips and advice she has for monitoring and managing weight change in our horses. For more advice you can read our 'Lightening t...
Field Notes S2E1: A Weighty Issue
October 10, 2022 08:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBWelcome back to Field Notes - the companion podcast to Sounds of the Sanctuary from Redwings. Here we delve deeper into the horse care issues raised in our podcasts and share the experience of our Redwings experts. In this episode we talk to our Head of Sanctuary and Care, Nicky Jarvis and discover the dangers that obesity can pose to a horse, and what practical tips and advice she has for monitoring and managing weight change in our horses. For more advice you can read our 'Lightening t...
S2E1: A Podcast Fit for Royalty
October 07, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBWelcome back to Sounds of the Sanctuary - the podcast from Redwings Horse Sanctuary! Join us as we catch up with one of our youngest residents, Monarch, who was born in April 2022 to rescued mare Majesty. Come with us as they move to their new home here at Redwings, and make some new friends of the four and two-legged kind! Plus, we ask 'What have Maintenance made?' and find out about a major project which is always sure to keep them busy - mending and maintaining our many miles of fencing...
S2E1: A Podcast Fit for Royalty
October 07, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBWelcome back to Sounds of the Sanctuary - the podcast from Redwings Horse Sanctuary! Join us as we catch up with one of our youngest residents, Monarch, who was born in April 2022 to rescued mare Majesty. Come with us as they move to their new home here at Redwings, and make some new friends of the four and two-legged kind! Plus, we ask 'What have Maintenance made?' and find out about a major project which is always sure to keep them busy - mending and maintaining our many miles of fencing...
S1 Christmas Special: Drummer's Story
December 20, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBWelcome to the Christmas Special of Sounds of the Sanctuary - the podcast from Redwings Horse Sanctuary. In this episode we will introduce you to an especially festive resident, handsome Drummer. You will find out about his connection to Christmas, and hear from Redwings Senior Field Officer Julie as she remembers Drummer's rescue. Then, we talk to Rehoming Team Leaders Kayleigh and Lucy as we find out all about Drummer's search for a new Guardian home this Christmas. Plus, we sit down...
Field Notes S1E10: How to become a Redwings Guardian
November 24, 2021 11:00 - 1 second - 10.7 MBWelcome to Field Notes - the companion podcast to Sounds of the Sanctuary from Redwings. Here we delve deeper into how the UK’s largest horse sanctuary cares for its rescued residents on a daily basis and learn more about what goes on behind the scenes at Redwings, how the staff cope with all the challenges of caring for over 1,500 horses and ponies, and share the advice we've learnt along the way! In this episode we talk to Rehoming Administration Manager Amber Fox as she talks us throu...
Field Notes S1E10: How to become a Redwings Guardian
November 24, 2021 11:00 - 1 second - 10.7 MBWelcome to Field Notes - the companion podcast to Sounds of the Sanctuary from Redwings. Here we delve deeper into how the UK’s largest horse sanctuary cares for its rescued residents on a daily basis and learn more about what goes on behind the scenes at Redwings, how the staff cope with all the challenges of caring for over 1,500 horses and ponies, and share the advice we've learnt along the way! In this episode we talk to Rehoming Administration Manager Amber Fox as she talks us throu...
S1E10: Matty's Story
November 22, 2021 15:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBWelcome to Sounds of the Sanctuary - the brand new podcast from Redwings Horse Sanctuary. In this episode you can discover more about rehomed pony Redwings Matty and his Guardian Sarah. Matty came to Redwings as an emaciated and dehydrated orphan foal with a wound to his hoof. At Redwings he met Sarah, one of our veterinary surgeons, and it was love at first sight. Four years later Sarah rehomed Matty, and in this episode you will find out more about their lives together, and get a ring-s...
Field Notes S1E9: Special care for donkeys
November 17, 2021 17:00 - 10 minutes - 7.39 MBWelcome to Field Notes - the companion podcast to Sounds of the Sanctuary from Redwings. Here we delve deeper into how the UK’s largest horse sanctuary cares for its rescued residents on a daily basis and learn more about what goes on behind the scenes at Redwings, how the staff cope with all the challenges of caring for over 1,500 horses and ponies, and share the advice we've learnt along the way! In this episode we’re back with welfare vet Nicola Berryman as she tells us all about 'do...
Field Notes S1E9: Special care for donkeys
November 17, 2021 17:00 - 10 minutes - 7.39 MBWelcome to Field Notes - the companion podcast to Sounds of the Sanctuary from Redwings. Here we delve deeper into how the UK’s largest horse sanctuary cares for its rescued residents on a daily basis and learn more about what goes on behind the scenes at Redwings, how the staff cope with all the challenges of caring for over 1,500 horses and ponies, and share the advice we've learnt along the way! In this episode we’re back with welfare vet Nicola Berryman as she tells us all about 'do...
S1E9: Esther's story
November 15, 2021 14:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBWelcome to Sounds of the Sanctuary - the brand new podcast from Redwings Horse Sanctuary. In this episode you can discover more about Adoption Star Esther - a little donkey who was rescued from appalling conditions when she was just two months old. This week, we head to Redwings Caldecott to speak to equine carer Jess Cook about Esther and our largest long-eared herd, plus we drop into the visitor centre's gift shop to catch-up with Retail Development Manager Gareth Austin-Mills who explai...
Field Notes S1E8: Animal welfare and the law
November 10, 2021 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBWelcome to Field Notes - the companion podcast to Sounds of the Sanctuary from Redwings. Here we delve deeper into how the UK’s largest horse sanctuary cares for its rescued residents on a daily basis and learn more about what goes on behind the scenes at Redwings, how the staff cope with all the challenges of caring for over 1,500 horses and ponies, and share the advice we've learnt along the way! In this episode we’re back with Redwings' Head of Welfare and Behaviour Nic who explains ...
Field Notes S1E8: Animal welfare and the law
November 10, 2021 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBWelcome to Field Notes - the companion podcast to Sounds of the Sanctuary from Redwings. Here we delve deeper into how the UK’s largest horse sanctuary cares for its rescued residents on a daily basis and learn more about what goes on behind the scenes at Redwings, how the staff cope with all the challenges of caring for over 1,500 horses and ponies, and share the advice we've learnt along the way! In this episode we’re back with Redwings' Head of Welfare and Behaviour Nic who explains ...
S1E8: Arista's Story
November 08, 2021 15:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBWelcome to Sounds of the Sanctuary - the brand new podcast from Redwings Horse Sanctuary. In this episode you can discover more about the veterinary care we provide at Redwings as we tell you the story of Arista - one of eight ponies rescued in February this year after suffering neglect. This week, Head of Welfare and Behaviour Nic de Brauwere discusses the challenges of welfare work and the large scale rescues Redwings often gets asked to help with. Then, Welfare Veterinary Surgeon Alex Gi...
S1E8: Arista's Story
November 08, 2021 15:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBWelcome to Sounds of the Sanctuary - the brand new podcast from Redwings Horse Sanctuary. In this episode you can discover more about the veterinary care we provide at Redwings as we tell you the story of Arista - one of eight ponies rescued in February this year after suffering neglect. This week, Head of Welfare and Behaviour Nic de Brauwere discusses the challenges of welfare work and the large scale rescues Redwings often gets asked to help with. Then, Welfare Veterinary Surgeon Alex Gi...
Field Notes S1E7: Working with our partners
November 03, 2021 15:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBWelcome to Field Notes - the companion podcast to Sounds of the Sanctuary from Redwings. Here we delve deeper into how the UK’s largest horse sanctuary cares for its rescued residents on a daily basis and learn more about what goes on behind the scenes at Redwings, how the staff cope with all the challenges of caring for over 1,500 horses and ponies, and share the advice we've learnt along the way! In this episode we sit down with Redwings' Head of Welfare and Behaviour Nic who tells us ...
Field Notes S1E7: Working with our partners
November 03, 2021 15:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBWelcome to Field Notes - the companion podcast to Sounds of the Sanctuary from Redwings. Here we delve deeper into how the UK’s largest horse sanctuary cares for its rescued residents on a daily basis and learn more about what goes on behind the scenes at Redwings, how the staff cope with all the challenges of caring for over 1,500 horses and ponies, and share the advice we've learnt along the way! In this episode we sit down with Redwings' Head of Welfare and Behaviour Nic who tells us ...
S1E7: Arthur's Story
November 01, 2021 15:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBWelcome to Sounds of the Sanctuary - the brand new podcast from Redwings Horse Sanctuary. In this episode you can discover more about the veterinary care we provide at Redwings as we tell you the story of Arthur - a pony rescued from Bodmin Moor who was given just a 10% chance of survival. This week, Welfare Vet Nicola Berryman tells us how she worked with the Redwings vet teams to save his life, and Nursing Manager Louise Gedge shines a spotlight on the work of our veterinary nursing team...
S1E7: Arthur's Story
November 01, 2021 15:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBWelcome to Sounds of the Sanctuary - the brand new podcast from Redwings Horse Sanctuary. In this episode you can discover more about the veterinary care we provide at Redwings as we tell you the story of Arthur - a pony rescued from Bodmin Moor who was given just a 10% chance of survival. This week, Welfare Vet Nicola Berryman tells us how she worked with the Redwings vet teams to save his life, and Nursing Manager Louise Gedge shines a spotlight on the work of our veterinary nursing team...
Field Notes S1E6: Equine Body Language
October 20, 2021 10:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBWelcome to Field Notes - the companion podcast to Sounds of the Sanctuary from Redwings. Here we delve deeper into how the UK’s largest horse sanctuary cares for its rescued residents on a daily basis and learn more about what goes on behind the scenes at Redwings, how the staff cope with all the challenges of caring for over 1,500 horses and ponies, and share the advice we've learnt along the way! In this episode we sit down with Redwings' Policy and Research Manager Helen as she tells us...
Field Notes S1E6: Equine Body Language
October 20, 2021 10:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBWelcome to Field Notes - the companion podcast to Sounds of the Sanctuary from Redwings. Here we delve deeper into how the UK’s largest horse sanctuary cares for its rescued residents on a daily basis and learn more about what goes on behind the scenes at Redwings, how the staff cope with all the challenges of caring for over 1,500 horses and ponies, and share the advice we've learnt along the way! In this episode we sit down with Redwings' Policy and Research Manager Helen as she tells us...
S1E6: Gibson's story
October 18, 2021 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBWelcome to Sounds of the Sanctuary - the brand new podcast from Redwings Horse Sanctuary. In this episode you can discover more about the care we provide in the Sanctuary as we share the story of Gibson - a Redwings Adoption Star who came to Redwings Mountains as an orphaned foal at just two days old. This week, Welfare Vet Nicola Berryman talks us through what happens when foals are born to rescued mares at Redwings, and Equine Behaviour Manager Sarah tells us how we go about training foa...
S1E6: Gibson's story
October 18, 2021 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBWelcome to Sounds of the Sanctuary - the brand new podcast from Redwings Horse Sanctuary. In this episode you can discover more about the care we provide in the Sanctuary as we share the story of Gibson - a Redwings Adoption Star who came to Redwings Mountains as an orphaned foal at just two days old. This week, Welfare Vet Nicola Berryman talks us through what happens when foals are born to rescued mares at Redwings, and Equine Behaviour Manager Sarah tells us how we go about training foa...