LATEST NEWS:
April 2025
With the mix of sun and rain, we are all on ragwort watch as this plant can be poisonous to our horses. Despite this, we are enjoying the arrival of the sun and are glad to have made it through the wet winter months. The horses are all doing well. Our old boy Toby lost some weight over the winter, so we are being extra vigilant with him, increasing his feeds throughout the day, and ensuring he stays warm at night. Additionally, the spring grass can be problematic for laminitis, so the ponies are on restricted grazing.
Thank you for your continued support! Did you know you can sponsor our horses or ponies, donate, or purchase something from our Amazon wishlist from the links above?
March 2025
This month, our horses have had their regular visit from the farrier, and with the arrival of some sunshine, we've been busy adjusting their rugs to keep them comfortable with the changing weather. Our beloved Toby, who is 37 years old, needs extra care as he feels the cold more than the others and sometimes wears up to four rugs. The other horses and ponies have enjoyed the freedom of having their rugs off, rolling in the mud, and bursting with energy as they run around the field together.
We kindly ask you to consider sponsoring one of our horses or ponies or making a small donation. Your support is invaluable to us, and we couldn't do what we do without it.
February 2025
As a small charity, we are feeling the impact of rising costs, making your support more crucial than ever. We deeply appreciate any donations we receive. If you would like to contribute to the care of our horses, please click the donate link above. Every donation, no matter the size, helps us cover essential expenses such as feed, bedding, vet fees, and farrier costs.
January 2025
Happy New Year from all of us at St. Mary’s Horse Refuge! We are incredibly grateful for your support and donations, especially during these challenging winter months. Your generosity makes all the difference. Please consider donating or purchasing something for our horses from our wishlist. We couldn’t do what we do without you. Here’s to a wonderful year ahead!
December 2024
Support St. Mary’s Horse Refuge Through Our Amazon Wishlist!
We are excited to announce that We now have an Amazon wishlist! You can help support our horses and ponies by purchasing items directly from the list. Every item you buy makes a big difference in ensuring our animals receive the care and supplies they need.
If you want to purchase something from our wishlist please click the link below.
Amazon Wishlist - St Marys Horse Refuge
Thank you for your generosity!
November 2024
Winter has arrived, and we’re all feeling the chill! The frosty fields look beautiful, but the frozen water troughs mean we’re busy breaking ice and planning for hose-freezing emergencies. Our horses are snug in their rugs, staying dry and stylish. While we shiver, our horses are as cozy as can be!
October 2024
Have you checked out our latest autumn newsletter with updates on our horses and ponies? If you want to subscribe to future newsletters, just email us at horses.stmarysrefuge@gmail.com and We will add you to our mailing list. Your continued support and donations mean so much to us!
September 2024
We want to extend a huge thank you to Chrissies of Westcliff. They generously donated their time and resources to us on our open day, and even contributed their profits. We are incredibly grateful for their support.
The food was a big hit on our open day! If you’d like to try it for yourself, please visit them at:
Chris' Fish, Chicken & Ribs Westcliff (chrisfishandchipswestcliff.co.uk)
August 2024
Website update
The St Mary's Horse Refuge website is currently undergoing a branding and accessibility make over. We apologise for any inconsistency you may experience in the short-term but please bear with us as we work to make sure we bring you the best website possible.
Open day feedback
Thank you so much! It's with much gratitude and many thanks we are thrilled to announce our open day, raised over £1,800 for our horses and ponies for the upcoming year.