new life horse care sanctuary
Tiverton
Hope is a belief that something will change for the better. This remains a solid
mandate, and many people over the years can testify that their lives have
changed when having the opportunity to be with horses. We look after horses, who
through no fault of their own, require specialist care and attention. These
include foals fostered from the Friends of the Dartmoor Hill Ponies Society.
People who attend NLHCS with a range of mental and physical health issues, find
comfort in the presence of these foals, who in turn benefit from being handled
and loved. We provide art on prescription schemes at the sanctuary where people
are welcome to participate in weekly workshops. Those under 18 must be
accompanied by an adult.These schemes enable those experiencing declining
physical ability, chronic pain, carer stress, anxiety, depression and
bereavement the opportunity to be involved in the arts. (see Art for Health and
Wellbeing). New Life Horse Care Sanctuary achieved charity status in 2014 (Reg
no. 1165384), and all donations are gratefully received. You can donate using
the Paypal button, or alternatively you can donate by cheque or BACS, please
contact us for details. 2021 Year in Review ART2HEART has kept going through 3
lockdowns providing funded Covid safe art tuition and therapy, support and
friendship. We have a new group ART2HEART Stronger Together for people who for
whatever reason cannot attend the Sanctuary, those who are shielding, self
isolating etc who can post their art work and receive tuition by phone,
messenger and WhatsApp. We are also providing tuition for those who want to send
artwork in the post. It took a long time for the herd to settle after the death
of Patriarch Obe, however Fleur stepped into his shoes and is now the lead mare.
Surprisingly Mattie and Fleur have become friends and Mattie has got used to
being without his sparring partner. So much so, that Elsa was very much on her
own and therefore we have recently adopted another small pony from Cornwall.
Tinkerbell arrived a couple of weeks ago, she is a 3 year old Dartmoor Hilly and
has quickly found her place A number of people have attended the Way of The
Horse sessions with trainer Heather Seems and have been able to observe first
hand how an ex racehorse is rehabilitated. Fleur is changing week by week as she
overcomes her anxiety and coping habits. She is very quiet and loving. All on
all its been a very positive year and we take this opportunity to wish all our
followers a very Happy New Year. Jackie Tye Manager
