Adopt Sampson

Mini but mighty Shetland pony Sampson loves nothing more than a cuddle!

Location: Caldecott, Norfolk

Height: 9.3 hands high

Breed: Shetland

Colour: Rose grey

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Adopt Sampson 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, nice to meet you!

Hi there, my name is Sampson and I’m a Shetland pony living at Redwings Caldecott in Norfolk. My favourite thing in the world is a lovely groom so you will often find me by my paddock fence enjoying lots of cuddles, pats and scratches from my visitors.

I came to Redwings in 2004 when I was just one year old. I was suffering from a nasty respiratory disease called strangles, which was making me very ill. My owner could not provide the specialist treatment I needed and was so worried for my health that she asked Redwings if they could offer me a home. Thanks to lots of TLC from the vets at the Sanctuary, I made a full recovery!

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

Who is the adoption for?

"Sampson may be small, but he has such a big character! He loves to be around people and will often trot over to the fence in the hope of a good scratch and a chinwag."

Redwings Caldecott Farm Team Manager

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.

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!

Adopt one of Sampson's friends

Fox

Noah

Esther

Victoria

Adopt Sampson

Hey, nice to meet you!

Hi there, my name is Sampson and I’m a Shetland pony living at Redwings Caldecott in Norfolk. My favourite thing in the world is a lovely groom so you will often find me by my paddock fence enjoying lots of cuddles, pats and scratches from my visitors.

Redwings Caldecott Farm Team Manager

Receive a wonderful adoption pack

How adoption works

1. Pick a horse or donkey to sponsor

2. Set up your adoption

3. Receive your adoption star pack

4. Get regular updates

Adoption scheme FAQs

Adopt one of Sampson's friends

Fox

Noah

Esther

Victoria

Welfare is at the heart of everything we do

Adopt Sampson

Hey, nice to meet you!

Hi there, my name is Sampson and I’m a Shetland pony living at Redwings Caldecott in Norfolk. My favourite thing in the world is a lovely groom so you will often find me by my paddock fence enjoying lots of cuddles, pats and scratches from my visitors.

Redwings Caldecott Farm Team Manager

Receive a wonderful adoption pack

How adoption works

1. Pick a horse or donkey to sponsor

2. Set up your adoption

3. Receive your adoption star pack

4. Get regular updates

Adoption scheme FAQs

When will I receive my adoption pack?

How do I renew my adoption?

How do I visit my adoption friend?

Adopt one of Sampson's friends

Fox

Noah

Esther

Victoria

Fox

Noah

Esther

Victoria

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