The Mare and Foal Sanctuary is delighted to share its events schedule for 2022.
This year, the charity is able to offer even more opportunities for people to come and visit their rescued horses and ponies and find out why the work they do matters.
Covid restrictions over the last two years have meant the sanctuary hasn’t been able to invite as many people to its peaceful sanctuaries as previous years. Starting in February 2022 the charity will be regularly opening its doors for people to meet horses and ponies face to face. It will also be a chance to talk to knowledgeable staff and see first-hand what it takes to run the Mare and Foal Sanctuary. There will be a range of different ways to join in from traditional open days to private tours. All visits to the sanctuary need to be booked ahead, but the team is keen to see as many people as possible when the doors are open.
Open Days
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes guided tour of their peaceful sanctuaries. Connect with the rescued horses and ponies, hear their back stories and meet the knowledgeable grooms who care for them. You’ll be able to hear about life-changing Equine Assisted Learning activities and have a go at creating enrichment toys for the horses and ponies.
Refreshments will be available to purchase on the day, and you can help raise vital fundsby taking part in a hamper raffle, purchasing items from the pop-up shop or even adopting a pony after you’ve met them in person. Booking in advance is essential as numbers are limited. www.mareandfoal.org/events for more details.
Tuesday 22nd February – Coombe Park
Tuesday 22nd March – Coombe Park
Tuesday 12th April – Coombe Park
Tuesday 31st May – Coombe Park
Tuesday 21st June – Coombe Park
Tuesday 12th July – Coombe Park
Tuesday 26th July – Yelverton
Tuesday 2nd August – Coombe Park
Tuesday 16th August – Coombe Park
Tuesday 13th September – Coombe Park
Saturday 17th September – Upcott
Tuesday 25th October – Coombe Park
Confident Horse Webinars and Events
The Mare and Foal Sanctuary is committed to sharing the very best advice on horse care and wellbeing. Their successful Confident Horse Training Series includes webinars and events run throughout the year on subjects ranging from body language to needle shyness.
Their team of training and behaviour experts offer real-world, practical advice that genuinely works. Each webinar or event provides an in-depth look at a subject followed by the opportunity to ask questions at the end.
The next event is the equine body language webinar on 23 March 2022.
Sign up for notifications for the events at www.mareandfoal.org/horse-advice/the-confident-horse
Arranged Group Visits
Do you have an activity group that would like to come and learn about our work whilst spending time with our horses and ponies? From scouts and guides to lunch clubs and photography groups we’d love to hear from you.
The sanctuary can also arrange special visits for groups that are tailored to the needs of your group. Staff can share their extensive knowledge whilst your group interacts with the horses and ponies and takes part in activities. Learn what it takes to take care of all the rescued equines and find out about their individual back stories. www.mareandfoal.org/visit-us for more details.
Personalised tours
Meet the horses and ponies on a private tour. Learn about what the sanctuary does and enjoy getting to know the rescued equines at one of the peaceful sanctuaries. You will be able to see first-hand just how necessary the work is when you learn about the horses and ponies from the knowledgeable staff. Each session lasts up to two hours and is completely free of charge. Tours take place on set days. www.mareandfoal.org/visit-us for more details.
