A day in the life at Redwings

A lot of effort goes in to getting a rescue pony ready to be rehomed and the team at Redwings pay close attention to combining training time with making sure the ponies live happy, healthy lives. Here’s what a pony at Redwings gets up to each day… 

7.30am

As soon as the rehoming team arrive at the yard, it’s time for the ponies to have their breakfasts!

8.15am

When all the ponies are fed, they’re checked over from nose to tail to make sure they’re happy and healthy before being turned out in the field – if a pony has an injury or any lumps or bumps, he’ll be visited by the vet before going out with his pals.

Once in the field, the team deliver the ponies some hay or haylage, which is especially important for them in winter when there isn’t much grass!

9am

While the ponies enjoy time in the field, the team get to work – mucking out stables, making haynets and putting in fresh bedding – before sitting down for a well-deserved tea and biscuit break!

Did you know?

The Redwings night team carry out checks on all the residents to make sure they’re safe and well. This special team is super-important at the Redwings Horse Hospital because they’re responsible for giving feed and medication to patients all through the night – there are vets on hand, too, in case of emergencies.

Find out more about what the team and ponies at Redwings get up to in March PONY! Get your copy today!