A rescue pony who has been a dedicated foster mum to many is looking for a new home.
Mildred was taken into Redwings Horse Sanctuary after being neglected and since joining the charity has been a nanny for several foals, including much-loved and missed foal Phoenix.
Mildred grew a close bond to Phoenix, an orphaned foal who came to the charity in August after being badly burned in an apparent arson attack. Mildred was his constant companion, providing him with equine interaction and being by his side as Redwings vets treated his burns.
Having witnessed Mildred’s caring personality first-hand, the vet team suggested she would be an ideal candidate for rehoming. She joined the scheme and is now available for rehoming.
The 13.1hh 12-year-old cob is looking for a home as non-ridden companion pony. Due to her conformation, she is not suitable to be ridden but her caring nature would make her the perfect fit to be a companion to another horse.
Mildred was originally rescued from a site in Wales where she was one of a large number of horses who had been left without food and water and suffering from disease.
“Mildred is particularly wonderful with other horses,” said Lucy Youngs, Senior Rehoming Team Leader at Redwings. “Throughout her time with us at the Redwings Rehoming Centre she has been a valuable friend to some of our more nervous horses in training and has also helped new members of staff learn about our training process. While she has been a pleasure to have and train, we believe it is only right she finds a special Guardian to love and cherish her.
“Mildred is very good to handle, and will stand nicely for any routine care needs, such as the vet and farrier. Due to her calm nature, she would be especially suited to someone looking for a calming influence for their horse or pony. With gentle introduction we think she could be left alone for periods of time if her companion was ridden out, providing this was established gradually.”
Mildred is currently based at the Redwings’ Rehoming Centre in Norfolk, but is available to rehome in the charity’s rehoming area across East Anglia and the Midlands. To apply to rehome Mildred, and to find out more about the Redwings Rehoming Scheme, visit: https://www.redwings.org.uk/get-involved/rehoming/rehome-a-rescued-horse
