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About Us
We are a small registered charity based on the outskirts of Scarborough.
Our work is dedicated to the rehoming of unwanted, abused or neglected horses. We take them in and provide them with the care they need until we can find them new homes.
Our mission began in rented fields nearly two decades ago. Horses were brought to us from a variety of situations. Some had suffered abuse or neglect, while others came from loving owners with a change of circumstance, had behavioral issues that were difficult to manage, or were simply unwanted and in need of care. At the time, there was no other rescue centre in the area to help.
As horses were brought to our doorstep, we saw the need to expand away from our rented fields. We purchased our first piece of land in 2010 and thanks to the Sunshine Memorial Fund, were later able to purchase the rest of our farm in 2014.
Today, our farm with its 24 acres of grazing, serves as a safe haven while horses wait for their new, loving family to find them.
Our Approach
We believe that horses are happiest when leading as natural a life as possible. Wherever we can we allow our horses the freedom and autonomy to simply be horses.
While with us they live in small herds in large paddocks all year round and we do our utmost to provide them with the opportunity to eat, move and socialise exactly as they would in the wild.
Our staff and volunteers work using kind and horse-friendly methods of handling and we work closely with experienced and like-minded vets, farriers, and equine professionals to keep our horses happy and healthy.
When finding new homes for our rescued horses, we look for people who share our ethos and will continue to care for our horses the way that we do.
Our Aims
Our primary aim is to provide care for abused, unwanted and neglected horses and ponies and allow them the opportunity to find new homes.
We also offer advice and practical help to people needing to re-home their horse due to financial or other constraints.
Long term, we look to actively promote greater knowledge and understanding of the nature of horses, resulting in better welfare, handling, training and treatment overall.
"We believe that horses are happiest when leading as natural a life as possible and wherever we can we allow our horses the freedom and autonomy to simply be horses."
