Shy Lowen Horse & Pony Sanctuary

17/08/2024

Our friends at Carla Lane Animals in Need Liverpool have their August fundraiser dog show tomorrow at Lydiate Parish Hall 1pm until 4pm. Please support them if you can

12/08/2024

If our fans can spare just £1 each we can make this happen this year. Please help if you can and HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who has helped so far

To create safe space pathways, picnic areas and secluded meditation areas within reclaimed habitat for wild British animals, birds and flora

06/08/2024

We really want to make this happen, for everybody, not just for us. People ask to access the Sanctuary always, not just on open days. We want that to happen. Especially now in the light of the miserable situation we find ourselves in with the troubles of England. To make that happen we need help to fund and implement the initial changes to the site which will mean that you can spend your peaceful time with the horses and the abundant wildlife who inhabit the site. To be in with a chance of getting some funding from the Liverpool City Region we have to show that everyone wants this by fundraising from you...... We know that is so very hard when everyone is really struggling and please believe us when we tell you we wish we didn't have to ask. If those of you who can afford £1.00 could make a pledge on our Spacehive page then that will make a massive difference. If you can spare more then we are eternally grateful. If you can't spare anything then we hope your lot improves soon but could you share this post in case your friends have anything to spare. Thank you everyone ###

To create safe space pathways, picnic areas and secluded meditation areas within reclaimed habitat for wild British animals, birds and flora

05/08/2024

💜🩷🐎 It's time to celebrate 25 years of Shy Lowen horse 💜🩷🥳 Please join us on Sunday 25 August from 1-4pm at our special fundraising event.

Our fabulous volunteers are practicing hard with their equine partners to bring you a special riding display, celebrating 25 years of Shy Lowen, and 50 years of the Borough of Sefton 🏇

We will also have refreshments, homemade cakes, fundraising stalls, tombola, and of course our pony rides 🐴

We look forward to seeing you all 😃

If you can't make it on the day, please consider making a donation. We know times are tough, but we really need every penny you can spare 🙏

If you would like to make a donation, but find the donation button isn't working, you can also donate by:
PayPal [email protected], friends and family please, or bank transfer to Shy Lowen Horse & Pony Sanctuary Sort code 16 24 06 and account number 10499555

Sharing this post far and wide really helps us too 🤗 Thanks for all your support 🩷

02/08/2024

There has been so much sorrow and grief in our region following the dreadful events on Monday which saw three beautiful children lose their lives, children fighting for their lives and two brave women fighting for their lives. What happened on Tuesday then compounded the distress to everyone involved.
The majority of people are not murderers, not fueled by a desire to cause harm and that is regardless of race or religion.
The route to peace is through love, compassion, empathy, communication and understanding. It is not through hatred, thuggery and misinformation. Violence Is Never The Answer.

STATEMENT | Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims has released a statement on speculation of more protest in Merseyside.

Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims said: “We are aware of online speculation surrounding future protests in Merseyside and I want our communities to be assured that we are fully prepared to deal with anyone intent on causing disorder.

“This week, we have sadly witnessed the violence and harm caused by large-scale disorder up and down the country, including in our own community in Southport.

“We have also seen the brilliant and heartening response from the very people who live in these communities as they take it upon themselves to help clean-up the destruction and mess left behind. It’s clear that the people of Merseyside stand united against anyone who is intent on causing fear, destruction and violence.

“The disrespect that they showed towards victims and grieving families and the community is despicable, and I want to reassure residents that we are fully prepared for any possible disorder in the future.

“Police and our partners also want to remind people of the dangers of misinformation and speculation online and how it can have real world consequences that put innocent people in harm’s way.

“People who maliciously spread misinformation wants to cause division and hatred in our communities and it’s completely unacceptable.

“I would continue to ask people to be mindful of the damage that such actions can cause and to always question the source of information when viewing anything on social media.

“Finally, I want to make this absolutely clear: anyone who intends to cause future damage and harm to our communities will be dealt with robustly, using all our available powers.

“There are extensive plans and considerable police resources in place to quickly deal with anyone intent on causing disorder over the coming days. We will look to bring to justice every person who is identified committing criminal damage and acts of violence against police staff, officers and our communities.”

For more: https://orlo.uk/H17EL

20/07/2024

Welcome to 17 year old Charlie who arrived this evening.

17/07/2024

This weekend we have a Neighmaste event. That is mindfulness and meditation with horses
It's at 4pm on Saturday 20th July and is just £20 per person. Please send an inbox message or email [email protected] to book.

17/07/2024

we thought you might like a little insight into the site journey so far and to see how the trees we've already planted some years ago are progressing well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pa0JoELfeRY&feature=youtu.be

In anticipation of yesterday’s great news that our home is permanent we’ve been putting the foundations of the future plans into place and, in that strange way that things sometimes happen, the Liverpool City Region have launched an Environmental Fund which means that we have a great chance of completing Phase 1 of the plan very quickly indeed – that would be by the end of December.
So the total cost of completing this phase is £48,365.00. We already have, or have been promised to us, items totalling £8991.37. This leaves £39,373.63 to be raised. We have applied to Liverpool City region for £30,000.00 which is the maximum potentially available to us and we have created a Spacehive Project so that if you want to, and are able to, you can pledge to help fund the shortfall of £9,373.63 we’d need to make this happen. Every £1.00 will make a massive difference and can be raised by doing raffles, cake sales, sponsored stuff or anything else you can think of.
It’s going to be wonderful, even more special and your very own Field Of Dreams. We’ve called it ‘Peace Of The Wild Things’ We hope you like it. Shy Lowen – Home Of Happiness.

https://www.spacehive.com/peaceofthewildthings

13/07/2024

we are taking bookings now for Own A Pony day for the summer holidays. The day is 10.30am until 4pm. The participants have a pony of their own to care for, learning to muck out, feed, water, groom and tack up. They have two riding lessons included for half an hour each, one before lunch and one before home time. The cost is subsidised at only £45.00 per day or £80.00 for two people on the same day.
It is every Monday, Tuesday and Friday from Monday 22nd July until Friday 30th August

Please send an inbox message to book.

13/07/2024

BONUS BALL IS NUMBER 44. WINNER IS Jennifer Kitchen. CONGRATULATIONS JENNIFER.

Prize draw. Win a new Romet bicycle. Lottery Bonus Ball on Saturday 20th July will decide the lucky winner.
Buy your number for £5 to get your chance to win. Pick your number, tell us in the comments, pay your dues to PayPal [email protected], friends and family please, or bank transfer to Shy Lowen Horse & Pony Sanctuary Sort code 16 24 06 and account number 10499555.
Let's go!!!
1 Alan Langley
2 Ingrid Jackson
3 Lynne Fletcher
4 Angela Moriarty
5 Clare O'Reilly Agnew
6 Hemma Mas
7 David Jukes
8 Ingrid Jackson
9 Gemma Mas
10 Ingrid Jackson
11 Lorraine Biscontri-murray
12 Vicky Merone
13 Jeanette Dempster
14 Barbara Fox
15 Lynne Fletcher
16 Ingrid Jackson
17 Lorrraine Biscontri Murray
18 Neil Williams
19 Jan Berrington
20 Lynne Fletcher
21 Alan Langley
22 Angela Moriarty
23 Helen Caldwell
24 Jan Berrington
25 Gemma Mas
26 Jane Hesketh
27 Alan Langley
28 Barbara Fox
29 Jeanette Dempster
30 Helen Caldwell
31 Shelley Irving
32 Denise Lysaght
33 Bernadette Langfield
34 Alan Langley
35 Bernadette Langfield
36 Alan Langley
37 David Jukes
38 Helen Caldwell
39 Bernadette Langfield
40 Sarah Flynn
41 Steven Berry
42 Steven Berry
43 Alan Langley
44 Jennifer Kitchen
45 Helen Caldwell
46 Paula Larway
47 Lynne Fletcher
48 Neil Williams
49 Alan Langley
50 Jane Hesketh
51 Bernadette Langfield
52 Helen Caldwell
53 Clare O'Reilly Agnew
54 Shelley Irving
55 Gemma Mas
56 Alan Langley
57 Helen Caldwell
58 Clare Clare Hirrel
59 Clare Clare Hirrel

11/07/2024

In anticipation of yesterday’s great news that our home is permanent we’ve been putting the foundations of the future plans into place and, in that strange way that things sometimes happen, the Liverpool City Region have launched an Environmental Fund which means that we have a great chance of completing Phase 1 of the plan very quickly indeed – that would be by the end of December.
So the total cost of completing this phase is £48,365.00. We already have, or have been promised to us, items totalling £8991.37. This leaves £39,373.63 to be raised. We have applied to Liverpool City region for £30,000.00 which is the maximum potentially available to us and we have created a Spacehive Project so that if you want to, and are able to, you can pledge to help fund the shortfall of £9,373.63 we’d need to make this happen. Every £1.00 will make a massive difference and can be raised by doing raffles, cake sales, sponsored stuff or anything else you can think of.
It’s going to be wonderful, even more special and your very own Field Of Dreams. We’ve called it ‘Peace Of The Wild Things’ We hope you like it. Shy Lowen – Home Of Happiness.

https://www.spacehive.com/peaceofthewildthings

10/07/2024

Today we want to say big THANK YOUS.
Thank You to local people who wrote to your Sefton Council councillors.
Thank you to those of you from everywhere who signed our petitions and put your generous words of support.
Thank You to those of you who fund raised for us and kept this cause alive when we had no permanence.
Thank you for believing in us.
Thanks to all of you our Buckley Hill Lane home has achieved permanence - initially for 25 years and then, once we achieve the upgrade we've promised you all, it's permanent for 99 years - that's just until we persuade Sefton Council that it's a really good idea to sell green belt land to good causes just as much as to building companies. One day you will all own the Shy Lowen HQ for eternity.
So thank you everyone, Thanks to you all we are here to stay

09/07/2024

Don’t miss your chance to nominate an exceptional individual or organisation within the equine sector, for the National Equine Forum (NEF) Sir Colin Spedding Award 2025.

This prestigious award champions the cause of those who strive to make a difference in the horse world but are, as yet, unacknowledged.

Find out more here: https://www.nationalequineforum.com/nef25-spedding-award-nominate/

09/07/2024

So many people miss the early signs. Prompt action can be life saving.

07/07/2024

Thank you to everyone who came to our annual live music fundraiser today - after a very soggy morning we were lucky with the weather this afternoon and we really appreciate those who took the chance and braved the ground conditions! Special thanks to Mike Badger for organising, and to all the wonderful artists who gave their time and talent to entertain us. Thanks also to our amazing volunteers, who have worked a very long day starting in awful weather to set everything up and make sure it ran smoothly.
We hope you all enjoyed it, we certainly did and we raised a fantastic £1825 for our rescued horses and ponies, so thank you again. If you were unable to make it, please consider making a donation - our costs are rising rapidly at the moment and we have had some huge vet bills this year so we really appreciate every penny as it all helps so much ❤
Our next events are the Saturday afternoon meditation sessions taking place throughout July and our open day on Sunday 11th August. We hope to see you all again soon 😊

06/07/2024

ONE MORE SLEEP AAARRRRRRRRRGGGHHHHHHHH IT'S NEARLY TIME FOR THE BEST MUSIC FESTIVAL IN THE WORLD.
Sunday 1pm until 7pm Buckley Hill Lane L29 1YB

05/07/2024

Very sad news yesterday evening as our 21 year old warmblood Bobby crossed the rainbow bridge from his loan home.
Bobby came to us in August 2013 and was one of the lucky ones who only stayed with us for 11 months before finding a home where he has remained for the 10 years since.
Despite his short time at Shy Lowen, Bobby made a big impression and a lasting impact and was loved by all who knew him. He was a real character and a friendly giant, beautiful inside and out. He gave us two great summers, taught our experienced riders a lot, made us laugh even more and it was bittersweet for us all when he left.
He was and always will be remembered for his handsome looks, his spirited and fun loving personality, his agility, his cool 'sunglasses' (he had an eye condition that made him sensitive to light) and for his soap opera love life. He charmed every mare we had, romancing at least 10 girlfriends in 11 months - we even ran regular updates on our page featuring Bobby with his latest date! They all fell for him in turn, but he always went back to the long-suffering Nia after every affair 😍
Goodbye gorgeous Bobs, run free and you might just find a few of those old flames and our lovely Erin up there, who also had a soft spot for you. You'll always be loved and missed by those still here too ❤

01/07/2024

30/06/2024

Winner is ticket number 42 purchased by Louis at the Music Fundraiser this afternoon. Congratulations Louis

🌟⭐️ CHANCE TO WIN! ⭐️🌟

These 2 official Star Wars Battle Buddy large figures have been very generously donated by CHAMPION NEWS to raffle as a much needed fundraiser for Shy Lowen.
We have an Imperial Storm Trooper and the Sith Lord, Darth Vader himself. Each stands at 48" (4ft) tall. They are both pre-owned, so have some signs of use, but both are in good condition generally. Darth Vader carries his red light saber and has sound effects and a voice operated by buttons on his torso. The Storm Trooper carries a blaster rifle and should also have sound effects but these are currently not functional (he might just need batteries, we haven't investigated!)
Tickets cost £2 each and the winning ticket will be drawn at our Music Open Day on Sunday 7th July at 6pm. The winner will receive both figures as their prize.
To enter, please send payment by bank transfer to Shy Lowen - Account number: 10499555 Sort Code: 16 24 06. Comment below to confirm payment and how many tickets you would like and we will allocate your ticket numbers to you. We will also be selling tickets in person at the Music Day next Sunday, so if you are planning to attend you can purchase them then. Good luck, and may the Force be with you!

30/06/2024

Our next very popular accredited Horse Whispering Course is starting on Saturday 10th August. It's 2 hours each time you come on 6 Saturdays. Accreditation is through the International Practitioners Of Holistic Medicine. The whole six week course costs only £120.00. Details on the poster 🙂

25/06/2024

Who needs Glastonbury, when we have our very own mini music festival on Sunday 7 July from 1.00-7.00pm 🎶🎸🥳

A huge thanks as always to Mike Badger for organising it, and to all the musicians who are all performing for free on the day to help us raise essential funds 🩷

Along with the music, we will have refreshments, fundraising stalls and games, and of course our pony rides 🐴

We look forward to seeing you all 😃

If you can't make it on the day, please consider making a donation. We know times are tough, but we really need every penny you can spare 🙏

Sharing this post far and wide really helps us too 🤗 Thanks for all your support 🩷

22/06/2024

The weather for last year's Summer Solstice Meditation event was so hot and dry there was no pond to sit around... this year we were tiptoeing through mud and dodging the rain that was topping up the already full pond!
Here are some photos from last night's event, which was beautiful and peaceful despite the clouds blocking our view of the sunset and the full moon.
We hope everyone who came enjoyed it, we are planning some similar outdoor meditation and mindfulness sessions in July, so watch this space!

16/06/2024

Thanks to everyone who attended our June Open Day and Fun Dog Show today, we were very lucky with the weather and although we had to relocate a few things due to ground conditions, everything was able to go ahead as planned. Congratulations to all the dogs, not just those who left with rosettes - they were all winners to us! We loved meeting them and hearing their stories and we hope you felt the same about our horses 😊 Thanks also to Dawn and Pawsitively Does It for organising the show and the raffle ❤
We were almost cleaned out of cakes and tombola prizes, so we hope that means you all had a lovely time and have taken a few treats home! We raised a fantastic £1135.87 for the horses, so thanks again to everyone who attended, volunteered, supported and made donations, it really is much needed and appreciated right now ❤
Our next fundraising events are the Summer Solstice Meditation evening this Friday 21st June at 7.30pm and our now famous annual mini music festival on Sunday 7th July, so we hope to see some of you again at those xx

16/06/2024

The sun is out, we're all set up and the gates have just opened... please join us if you can from 1pm-4pm this afternoon for our June open day, with fun dog show starting at 1.30pm and running until 3.30pm (Class times below)
If you are unable to attend, please consider making a donation - all proceeds go to the rescue, rehabilitation and care of the 45 horses currently in our care and every penny helps in these tough times. Thank you, hope to see you later! 🐴🐕

13/06/2024

🔊This Sunday is our Fun Dog Show and fundraiser 🐾 Gates open 1-4pm 😃

The dog show starts at 1.30pm. Details of classes on the dog show poster below, just enter on the day 😊

Huge thanks to Dawn Cassar of Pawsitively Does It for organising the dog show for us again 🙌 🩷

We'll also have our usual stalls, pony rides, refreshments and of course homemade cakes 🍰🍰

Looking forward to seeing you and your fabulous pooches 🐾🐕🐩

We know things are tight at the moment, but we're really struggling for funds, due to huge vet bills. If you can't make it, please consider making a donation, no matter how small, every penny helps 🙏

Sharing this post far and wide helps us too 🤗 Thanks for your support 🩷

11/06/2024

Have you heard about a brilliant outdoor live music event happening very soon - no not Glastonbury, this is much better 😀 It's Mike Badger's Shy Lowen Music Fundraiser. We love it and so will you.
On Sunday 7th July from 1pm until 7pm you can enjoy music from Lizzie Nunnery, Vidar Norheim, Michael Weston King, Full Fathom Five, Steve Roberts, Ellis Murphy and Dan Astles.
There'll be loads of food, refreshments, fun, stalls and of course Pony rides.
It's just a donation to come in, suggested amount is £2, but if that's too much at these tough times please come along regardless :D