Mother to many Mildred hopes to find new home

A pony, which has been a foster mum to many others at a horse sanctuary, is now hoping to find a home of her very own.

Mildred won the hearts of staff at Redwings, which has a Hapton base, with her dedication to Phoenix, an orphaned foal who came to the charity in August after being badly burned in an apparent arson attack.

A 12-year-old cob, Mildred was his constant companion – and it is this caring personality that makes staff believe it is her turn to be rehomed.

Lucy Youngs, senior rehoming team leader at Redwings and Mildred’s trainer, said: “Throughout her time with us, 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 was originally rescued from a site in Wales, where she was one of a large number of horses who had been left in appalling conditions, without food and water and suffering from disease.

The 13.1-hands-high pony is not suitable to be ridden but her caring nature would make her the perfect fit with others.

Ms Youngs said: “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.”

To find out more about Mildred, go online to redwings.org.uk and click on ‘rehome a rescued horse’ under the ‘get involved’ menu.