Lady the Shire Horse

Adopt Lady

Lady is a beautiful and friendly gentle giant who adores cuddles.

Location: Oxhill, Warwickshire

Height: 17.2hh

Breed: Shire

Colour: Bay

 
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Adopt Lady today for as little as £2 a month (via Direct Debit) or a one off payment from just £15.

Who is the adoption for?

Hey down there, I'm Lady!

I said "down there" because I'm a tall and very large Shire horse! I live at Redwings Oxhill in Warwickshire in a small herd of Shires - you can probably see us from the visitor centre entrance!

I was just a year old when I arrived at Redwings in 2017 alongside 18 other Shire horses. We had been left to fly-graze (that is grazing on land without the landowner's permission) on a site in Kidderminster. When our owner didn't come forward, the landowner used powers under the law to find a new home for us and called Redwings. In the end, several charities came together in a 15-hour operation to round us up and safely transport us away. Six of the group, including myself, were taken to the Sanctuary. I've grown up to become a friendly and confident young horse (if I do say so myself!) and was given the grand honour of becoming an Adoption Star!

Did you know there is one fool-proof way of telling me apart from my Shire friends? I have a heart-shaped marking on my right hind leg!

Adopt Lady today for as little as £2 a month (via Direct Debit) or a one off payment from just £15.

Who is the adoption for?

Adoption pack

Receive a wonderful adoption pack

Sponsor a horse or donkey from as little as £2 a month via direct debit or make a one-off donation and you’ll receive a wonderful adoption pack.

What’s included

  • Three postal updates a year from your new friend including one at Christmas!
  • Your Adoption Star’s photo and rescue story
  • Quarterly email updates with photos from your Adoption Star Friend
  • An invitation to their birthday party – yes really!
  • A certificate of adoption
  • A factsheet all about your chosen animal
  • A bookmark featuring your Adoption Star

You will also receive our twice-yearly newsletter or children’s magazine so you can keep up with all the latest news from Redwings!

How adoption works

1. Pick a horse or donkey to sponsor

Whether you’re a fan of a good sing-song or love nothing more than snooze, find your perfect Adoption Star partner for yourself or your loved one!

2. Set up your adoption

For gift adoptions we will need to get a few extra details to know who to send adoption star updates too.

3. Receive your adoption star pack

Your wonderful adoption pack includes a special certificate, stunning photo of your new friend and their story.

4. Get regular updates

We'll keep you up to date on how you're supporting our vital work including sending your adoption star updates with photos and stories throughout the year.

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Adoption scheme FAQs

We aim to send your pack as quickly as possible and you can usually expect it to arrive within five working days. However, delivery can take up to 21 days, especially in busy times, so please be patient.

You can renew your adoption here or call our supporter engagement team on 01508 505246.

The majority of our adoption stars all live at one of our visitor centres around the UK. 

Opening times vary, you can find all the details here. Entry is free of charge and as part of your adoption package you'll receive an invite to their birthday party at the centre where they live - yes really!

Monarch is a 'special adoption' who currently lives at a closed site but we hope you'll be able to visit him in the not too distant future when he's had a bit more training!

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Rumpel

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Arya

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Timothy and Cain

Timothy and Cain are best friends and always causing havoc!

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Adoption: photo of Rumple

Rumpel

Terrified Rumpel would shake at the merest touch when first rescued, but look at him now!

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Adoption: Photo of Arya

Arya

With her super fluffy coat and long ears, it's hard not to fall in love with adorable donkey Arya!

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Adoption: Photo of Timothy and Cain

Timothy and Cain

Timothy and Cain are best friends and always causing havoc!

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