Shirley Horse & Pony Rescue

Shirley Horse & Pony Rescue We are a not-for-profit organisation that rescues horses and ponies who are suffering from abuse or neglect or who are in danger of suffering such abuse.
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The organisation was founded, quite unintentionally, in 1986 when Chris went with her friend Betty to Henley Market. There they came across eight five month old poines, who were suffering from strangles, were underweight, uncared for and about to be sold slaughter. They promptly bought all eight and then set about finding somewhere to graze them, with the help of sympathetic friends and contacts.

From that unlikely beginning, we have grown to our present level where we rent, or have use of, six fields and look after approximately fifty horses and poines at any one time. Horses come to us via other rescue organisations, the police and owners who have unwanted, often elderly, animals. We are also contacted by members of the public concerning animals who are suffering ill treatment. We will then liaise with the owners to either remove the horse or to ensure that conditions are made acceptable. Most horses that come to us will remain in one of our fields for their lifetime. Sometimes they are placed into new homes, subject to adherence to our strict conditions which include the absolute proviso that we remain the permanent owner and the horse will return to us if circumstances change. All such placements are regularly visited and monitored. Some horses and lucky enough to find a special carer who will contribute each month towards their upkeep and will then look after them as if they were their own, but with the horse remaining in our fields under our supervision. We receive no regular funding. All our income dervies from fundraising activities; mainly car boot sales and social evenings, plus contributions from supporters. We also have an 'adoption' scheme under which supporters make a donation and receive an adoption certificate, a six monthly update and the right to visit "their" horse if they wish. (Please contact us if you would like more information). We have no salary or administrative costs. Our expenses are all directly attributed to the upkeep of the animals; field rent and maintenance, feed, veterinary and farrier charges and, on accasions, the cost of purchasing horses from dealers etc. It is a constant struggle to meet all the costs and provide all the required care, particularly during the winter months and we always welcome new supporters. If you would like to contribute to our organisation in any way, please contact Chris on 07973 121046.

Well done to Luke on completing your tough mudder challenge. Thankyou to every who sponsored him
25/09/2024

Well done to Luke on completing your tough mudder challenge. Thankyou to every who sponsored him

One of our volunteers, Luke, is doing a tough mudder challenge in September to raise funds for our rescue. Please sponso...
29/07/2024

One of our volunteers, Luke, is doing a tough mudder challenge in September to raise funds for our rescue. Please sponsor him if you are able to. We'll post an update when he completes this tough challenge. Click on picture to take you to just giving page

Weʼre raising money to Luke Dodman’s Tough Mudder Challenge For Shirley Horse And Pony Rescue. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

22/07/2024

Thank you to everyone who bought a ticket for the picnic hampers.
The first prize was number 116 a lady from Kings Norton who wanted 117 and made a mistake filling it in , how lucky was that? Second number 140 , won by a lady from Earlswood

Come and join us at Shirley Carnival today. We're all set up and ready to see you.
13/07/2024

Come and join us at Shirley Carnival today. We're all set up and ready to see you.

We will be at Shirley Carnival on Saturday 13th July. £1 a ticket on the day for the chance to win one of these goody p...
01/07/2024

We will be at Shirley Carnival on Saturday 13th July. £1 a ticket on the day for the chance to win one of these goody packed hampers. Come and support us if you can.

Thanks to all the family and friends that came to our annual Easter bonnet parade. Amelia with Mr.Tom came first. Willow...
31/03/2024

Thanks to all the family and friends that came to our annual Easter bonnet parade. Amelia with Mr.Tom came first. Willow and Oakley came second with Holly. Chloe with Flame came third

17/12/2023

A big thankyou to everyone who bought a ticket for the Christmas Hampers. The first draw was won by a lady in Hollywood and the second a lady in Kings Norton. Thank you for your support.

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Butterfield Farm, Salter Street, Earlswood
Solihull
B946BY

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+447973121046

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The organisation was founded, quite unintentionally, in 1986 when Christine went with her friend Betty to Henley Market. There they came across eight five-month-old ponies, who were suffering from strangles, they were underweight, uncared for and about to be sold for slaughter. They promptly bought all eight and then set about finding somewhere to graze them, with the help of sympathetic friends and contacts. From that unlikely beginning, we have grown to our present level, with our main yard at Butterfield Farm with Stables, a Barn, Ménage, Grazing and we rent, or have use of, four other fields. The Rescue cares for approximately sixty horses, ponies and donkeys, at any one time. Horses come to us via other rescue organisations, the police and owners who have unwanted, often elderly, animals. We are also contacted by members of the public concerning animals who are suffering ill treatment. We will then liaise with the owners to either remove the horse or to ensure that conditions are made acceptable. Most horses that come to us will remain in one of our fields for their lifetime. Sometimes they are placed into new homes, subject to adherence to our strict conditions which include the absolute proviso that we remain the permanent owner and the horse will return to us if circumstances change. All such placements are regularly visited and monitored.

Some horses are lucky enough to find a special carer who will contribute each month towards their upkeep and will then look after them as if they were their own, but with the horse remaining in our fields under our supervision. We receive no regular funding. All our income derives from fundraising activities; mainly car boot sales and social events, plus contributions from supporters. We also have an 'adoption' scheme under which supporters make a donation and receive an adoption certificate and the right to visit "their" horse if they wish. (Please contact us if you would like more information). We have no salary or administrative costs. Our expenses are all directly attributed to the upkeep of the animals; field rent and maintenance, feed, veterinary and farrier charges and, on accasions, the cost of purchasing horses from dealers etc. It is a constant struggle to meet all the costs and provide all the required care, particularly during the winter months and we always welcome new supporters. If you would like to contribute to our organisation in any way, please contact Chris on 07973 121046.

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