We support Pukka Ponies (where our foster ponies come from) because the charity cares for many more horses and ponies that need rehoming, rehabiliating or require long term medical care.
We organised five activity events as part of our fundraising portfolio. So how much did we raise for the charity? How has the money been spent?
In total, we raised £260 ( £220 from activity events, £20 from monetary donations and £20 from selling our horse manure compost).
This money paid for Dash and Sophie (two shetlands) to have their hooves trimmed. Farriers Chris Connell and Charlie Lawson did a sterling job.
Chris Connell and Sophie 
Charlie Lawson and Dash
Soon after this picture was taken, Dash found his forever home. The clip below shows Dash frolicking around with his new best friend Kizzy.
Not to be out done by Dash’s good fortune, Sophie also found her forever home.
The majority of the money raised went towards having Sambuca ( a 3 year old mini cob) gelded (castrated). The vets at Bell Equine Veterinary Clinic successfully carried out the operation.
Sarah Daniells from Pukka Ponies informed us that Sambuca’s recovery went well. He was initally separated from the herd to keep him safe from injury but has since been introduced back to his field friends. Now that he is fully recovered the Pukka Ponies volunteers can continue their work, making him rideable and ready for rehoming.
A BIG THANK YOU goes to Little Kickers coaches Richard and Olly for running the fundrasing activity events and to all the children who took part; as well as to those that made monetary donations and those who bought our horse manure compost. Sophie, Dash and Sambuca now have a bright and happy future because of you!