26 June 2023

Care and friendship for Barney

Found upside down in a pile of rubble and filth, Barney was just a foal when he was rescued in December of 2022. He was very thin under his thick coat and had pressure sores all over his body. He had been abandoned and at only five months old, Barney's life was at severe risk.

Barney found upside down in December 2022

Donate to the appeal

£17

could help one of our Field Officers find, assess and give urgent help to a vulnerable pony like Barney.

£23

could provide the tests, treatment and initial care for a new Sanctuary resident.

£25

could pay for dressings used to help treat pressure sores like those which affected Barney.

Redwings vets treated a wound on Barney's hip with surgery and weeks of patient treatment. Thanks to their expert care the last dressing was removed in late January. With dedication and care, frail, vulnerable Barney has transformed into a happy, healthy foal and is making new friends.

A young pony enjoys a chin scratch from one of her carers.

Barney being cared for by Redwings Quarantine Centre team member

The help we bring, within our sanctuary fences and beyond

Barney is one of over one hundred horses and ponies who came into Redwings sanctuary care during 2022, and our intervention and help improved the lives of hundreds more.

“It's wonderful to see him now – he's bright and full of character, skipping and bucking around his stable and going out for a daily turnout on the woodchips. He's doing so well.”

Welfare vet Nicola describes the change in Barney

Our commitment

Please donate today, the next foal that needs our help could be found at any time and your gift could be the one that begins to turn their life around.

You can donate as above, or text BARNEY 10 to 70085 to donate £10*.