Sounds of the Sanctuary Redwings Horse Sanctuary

Welcome back to Sounds of the Sanctuary and, just in time for 'spooky season' - join us to discover what happens at Redwings after dark!

We have a dedicated Nights Team at Redwings who are responsible for the care of our equines around the clock, checking they are happy and healthy and delivering feed and medication to those who need it. 

Meet Nights Team Leader Sarah and join her doing the night time check at the Horse Hospital, meeting residents Frieda and Cooper, as well as their (noisy!) neighbours Rodney and Ruby the donkeys - all without even needing a torch, or leaving the comfort of home!

Plus, hear how the team are preparing for Bonfire Night, and how we keep our residents safe during fireworks season.

Horse owners across the country are preparing themselves for Bonfire Night weekend, and the worry this can bring for their animals. Here at Redwings, we are no different. 

Hear from Hollie, Yard Manager at Redwings Ada Cole in Essex, about the mental strain on her, and her team, as they prepare to keep their 80 horses safe this season, in the face of near nightly displays in their local area. 

Meanwhile Centre Manager Catherine, and her team at Redwings Mountains in Scotland are in a very different situation thanks to the empathy of their rural neighbours who share our concerns. 

How can we encourage others to show the same empathy with their fireworks displays?

This podcast is part of Redwings' continued work to educate about the risks of fireworks to horses, and call for their increased regulation across the UK. See our website for more details.

This week, it's all about Redwings rehoming as we hear from three ponies who have found new homes in 2023. 

We went along with Senior Field Officer Julie on one of her routine home-checks for rehomed cob Redwings Whitney. Julie helped rescue Whitney when she was an emaciated youngster, but in this episode you'll hear their reunion and meet her loving Guardian Sarah! 

Plus, hear from two very excited young Guardians about their new arrival, Redwings Budgie, as well as a somewhat unexpected rehoming update on a star from last series - Audrey - who is now a cherished companion!

We chat to Society of Master Saddlers Saddle Fitter Poppy Webber, from PeeWee Saddlery.

Poppy talks openly about the links she sees between saddle fit and horse welfare, and the duty of care equine professionals have to acknowledge when they witness issues, even when they involve difficult conversations with clients. 

Plus, Poppy shares her top tips to help horse owners get the most our of their saddle fitting, and have the comfiest horse! 

In this week's Sounds of the Sanctuary we are exploring the magic behind the Redwings Adoption Scheme. 

Hear from Rachael and Katie, members of the Communications team, who help bring the Adoption Stars and their stories to life, as they tell us all about the characters that make up the Scheme!

Plus, we meet our newest Adoption Star, the lovely Pickle! Hear from Vet Sarah as she carries out a special health check, to make sure Pickle was Star material, as well as Welfare Vet Nicola who recalls her rescue and her incredible transformation to the Star she is today!

Plus, we remember Muffin the mule, our longest serving Adoption Star who sadly passed away this year, and pay tribute to the impact he had on all of us.

Hear from the team at Redwings Mountains, our resident experts for handling everything the weather can throw at them!

This interview, recorded just before Storm Babet and the red weather warning which impacted Redwings Mountains, features their top tips for surviving the winter, and their insights into how they provide the best possible care for our residents, whatever the weather!

Storm Babet caused damage across the site at Redwings Mountains, and the team have faced two more storms since - including one just this week. 

Help us weather the storm here:  www.redwings.org.uk/news-and-features/counting-cost-storm-babet - thank you