Hope Pastures

Hope Pastures Rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes horses, ponies and donkeys
Open Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 3pm We rescue, rehabilitate and re-home horses, ponies and donkeys.
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The sanctuary is open to the public every day free of charge and we run fun and educational activities for families and groups.

Poor Ned 😞 He’s had a nasty abscess this past week. Thankfully he’s now on the mend. LookHow brave he’s been for his hoo...
19/03/2025

Poor Ned 😞 He’s had a nasty abscess this past week. Thankfully he’s now on the mend. Look
How brave he’s been for his hoof baths and poultices 🪣🥰
Donkeys can be more prone to abscesses and other hoof conditions as they are originally from dry desert climates. Managing their hoof care in the UK climate can mean extra care is needed. All of our donkeys need their hooves cleaning and checking carefully every day, and our farrier trims them regularly to make sure they are in the best condition possible ✅

19/03/2025

The first event of our Big Tack Week! 🦄

📅 Tack Rummage Room–Thursday, 20th March
⏰ Open 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Hope Pastures, Leeds LS16 5PH

Come and have a rummage! 🌼 We’ve got rugs, saddle pads, horse boots, clothes, leather tack, bits, hi-viz and tonnes more–all at bargain prices! 💫

💳 Cash, card, bank transfer and PayPal are all accepted.
☕ Our tea room opens at 10:00 AM too!

🙏 Donations always greatly appreciated! If you have any tack in good condition or equestrian clothing, we’d love to accept these to use on our horses or anything that can’t be used at the rescue we sell to raise vital funds for the sanctuary.

🐴 We also accept leather saddles and horse rugs in any condition.

❤️ Thank you all so much for your support!

👉 Please follow Hope Pastures Tack Sales & Live Auctions for regular updates on tack sales and auctions!

Next dates:
🗓️ Saturday 22nd March: 9:30AM-1:00PM
🗓️Sunday 23rd March: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Lillie came to Hope Pastures at the end of September. When she arrived we noticed her legs were very smelly. On closer i...
18/03/2025

Lillie came to Hope Pastures at the end of September. When she arrived we noticed her legs were very smelly. On closer inspection under all her feathers she had infected legs. The team clipped her legs of under sedation when she had her routine strangles test and the extent of her infection became clear to us. 6 months on and Lillie’s legs are now infection free 🙌🏼 it’s been time consuming and expensive but it’s great to see Lillie back to full health 🥰

🌙 After a busy day, there’s something special about the stillness of the yard under a full moon. Bernie and Penny tucked...
16/03/2025

🌙 After a busy day, there’s something special about the stillness of the yard under a full moon. Bernie and Penny tucked up in their stables, safe and well, the night settling around them.

If any pony has shown signs for concern during the day, we’ll always voluntarily check on them—sometimes that means returning for a late-night visit to make sure they’re comfortable, giving medication if needed, or just having a quiet moment to know they’re safe and well. We have CCTV in some stables, allowing us to watch through the night. We’re always ready if they need us. 💙

Meet Squirrel- our newest arrival!Squirrel is a lovely 24 year old Irish Sports Horse who has joined us after sadly losi...
15/03/2025

Meet Squirrel- our newest arrival!

Squirrel is a lovely 24 year old Irish Sports Horse who has joined us after sadly losing his previous owner. He’s had some challenges including trouble keeping weight on due to dental issues and recent sinus problems so we’re getting straight to work to give him the best care possible.

Our team will start by ensuring he’s free from any pesky parasites, adjusting his diet to find what suits him best and introducing supplements to support his health. He’s already had his first check up with our dentist, who confirmed he has complex dental issues which will require further treatment, so we’ll be looking into the best ways to manage this for him. Next up, our physio will assess him to make sure he’s as comfortable as possible.

Squirrel will have a full MOT and with the help of our fab team of professionals, we’ll do everything we can to get him feeling his best. We’re so happy to have him with us and will keep you all updated on his progress!

How beautiful is our palomino Stormzy! He’s resting up after his recent gelding, we’re excited to watch him grow! 💛
14/03/2025

How beautiful is our palomino Stormzy! He’s resting up after his recent gelding, we’re excited to watch him grow! 💛

If you’re near Crossgates Shopping Centre in Leeds today, pop by and say hello to our wonderful volunteers! They were up...
14/03/2025

If you’re near Crossgates Shopping Centre in Leeds today, pop by and say hello to our wonderful volunteers! They were up bright and early setting up our fundraising stall, helping to raise vital funds for Hope Pastures.

We rely on fundraising, donations and legacies to keep going, which sometimes makes managing cash flow a challenge—but we believe that your support always comes when it’s needed most. Every penny donated makes a real difference to us, and we’re so grateful for the kindness that keeps us going. Thank you! ❤️

1 year ago today Clover arrived at Hope Pastures underweight at 570kg, run down and covered in lice 🥺 A year on and she’...
13/03/2025

1 year ago today Clover arrived at Hope Pastures underweight at 570kg, run down and covered in lice 🥺 A year on and she’s a different horse🥰 She now weighs 668kg and is full of life 💚🍀

🐴Welfare Wednesday 💚It’s heartening to see that the RSPCA has published an insightful research report addressing the ong...
12/03/2025

🐴Welfare Wednesday 💚

It’s heartening to see that the RSPCA has published an insightful research report addressing the ongoing equine welfare crisis.

While the challenges persist, the report highlights a shift in the underlying causes and contributing factors, providing a deeper understanding of the issues at hand. One particularly notable aspect is the emphasis on education, an area that aligns closely with our own goals at Hope Pastures.

We are committed to raising awareness and fostering understanding in our community, as we too witness the heartbreaking realities of neglect and cruelty faced by horses, ponies, and donkeys. These animals are not only intelligent but also deeply trusting, relying on us to do right by them. It is our hope that, through continued education and collaboration, we can see meaningful improvements in their welfare.

https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/horses/crisisreport?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=HorseSense&utm_campaign=Horses&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3qD-h8UlWChpmTfJSvxgVzfJit1k9wpIc9yECv-zWnxt6d-8FhXR7A11s_aem_OUoC387lISxCi8DHBDu8TA

12/03/2025

🐴 Helping us to help them 🐴

Did you know that we are a drop off point for any donations for Hope Pastures?

If you have any unwanted tack, rugs, equestrian bits and bobs please consider popping them down here and donate them towards helping horses and donkeys in need.

We really do appreciate it 🫶

11/03/2025

Ellie would like to say a huge thank you to everyone that donated towards her vet bill ! Thanks to your generosity we managed to cover the whole bill. As you can see Ellie is back to full health and enjoying spending time with Penny and Bernie 🥰❤️

Molly, Oscar and Lyla enjoying an afternoon nap together 🥰❤️
07/03/2025

Molly, Oscar and Lyla enjoying an afternoon nap together 🥰❤️

Ned showing Stormzy how to do his daily physio 🤣💪🏼
06/03/2025

Ned showing Stormzy how to do his daily physio 🤣💪🏼

🌍🐴 Today is World Horse Day – a perfect time to celebrate the future we’ve secured for rescued foals like Stormzy, Frank...
03/03/2025

🌍🐴 Today is World Horse Day – a perfect time to celebrate the future we’ve secured for rescued foals like Stormzy, Frankie, and Spirit, who can nap peacefully knowing they’re safe.

Meanwhile, our amazing volunteers are out fundraising at Kirkstall Forge, helping to ensure we can keep providing this care. Why not pop in if you are local and say hello!

Every horse deserves a happy, secure future – thank you for helping us make it happen! 🙏

Looks like Stormzy is whispering some very important advice to Ned—probably telling him how he'd take a shortcut on toda...
02/03/2025

Looks like Stormzy is whispering some very important advice to Ned—probably telling him how he'd take a shortcut on today’s Aireborough Rotary Club Sponsored Walk! 🤭

A huge good luck to everyone taking part on behalf of Hope Pastures. Your fundraising steps help our horses, ponies, donkeys, and foals like Stormzy, even if he’d rather be causing mayhem than walking sensibly, which is why he is definitely grounded at Hope Pastures! 🚶‍♂️💙

Let us know how you get on! 👇

💙 Thank You! 💙We’re so grateful for the kindness and generosity of everyone who has donated towards Ellie’s vet bill. Th...
28/02/2025

💙 Thank You! 💙

We’re so grateful for the kindness and generosity of everyone who has donated towards Ellie’s vet bill. Thanks to your support, we’re now just £400 away from reaching our goal of £3,733.02

Every donation, big or small, makes a real difference, and we couldn’t do this without you. If you’d like to help us close the final gap, you can donate here: https://www.hopepastures.org/donate/

Ellie was out enjoying the sunshine today with her friends because we were able to give her the care she needed. 🐴💙

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Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

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