Rescued ponies from Redwings Horse Sanctuary were the guests of honour on ITV’s Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh.
Tinkerbell and Miss Muffet travelled from their home at Redwings’ Ada Cole Visitor Centre, outside Harlow in Essex, to meet the television host and gardener on Manor Farm in Hampshire.
Miss Muffet and Tinkerbell are camera
They were joined by Redwings Puck, who was rehomed from the charity six years ago, alongside his guardian, Victoria Gange-Parry.
Despite the rain, the ponies’ carers enjoyed a chat with Alan in one of the farm’s paddocks about the vital work of the charity and its rehoming scheme.
“It was wonderful to meet Alan and have the opportunity to introduce him to some of our rescued ponies,” said Hollie Palmer, Yard Manager at Redwings Ada Cole.
“While it was a fun day, we really appreciated his interest in what Redwings does to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome horses and donkeys that have suffered neglect or abuse, and for his help in bringing that to a national audience.”
Tinkerbell was born at Redwings in 2008 after her dam Elsie was rescued from “appalling neglect” at Spindle Farm, Amersham. Elsie and over 100 other horses, ponies and donkeys, including Miss Muffet, had been left without basic care, food and water.
Today, Adoption Star Tinkerbell is available to sponsor through Redwings’ Adoption Scheme which helps to support the care of all the residents living at the sanctuary.
Puck and Victoria Gange-Parry
Meanwhile, Puck was rescued from the Welsh commons in 2004 when he was discovered in poor condition and struggling to survive.
“Without the support of the public, Tinkerbell, Miss Muffet and Puck would not be enjoying the fairytale endings they do today, so we hope their stories have inspired others to make a donation or sponsor one of our rescued residents this Christmas so we can help more horses in need, now and in the future,” added Ms Palmer.
The full episode, which aired on Sunday 19 December, is available to watch on the ITV Hub here.
Main image – Redwings Puck and guardian Victoria Gange-Parry chat with Alan Titchmarsh
