Eggsy's Advent Calendar Day 5

Canter with Santa

Last year Eggsy was lucky to be one of the recipients of the Twitter Herd Christmas fundraiser for abandoned and orphaned foals  along with Bodmin Moorland Pony Rehabilitation

At the time Bodmin Moorland Pony Rehabilitation were a not for profit rescue but 2016 has been an amazing,  though incredibly hard year for them with the Bodmin Moor equine crisis, and, they are now a registered charity. So huge congratulations are due to Shelly and the rest of  Bodmin Moorland Pony Rehabilitation.

Bodmin Moorland Pony Rehabilitation

Another rescue who has achieved charitable status this year is Hertfordshire based Cecil's Horse Sanctuary, congratulations to Julie and her team of volunteers.

Cecil's Horse Scantuary 

There are many small equine rescues operating out there working night and day to save the lives of abandoned, mistreated and neglected horses. If there is one near you please offer your support as a volunteer or fundraiser even a few hours would make a difference.

About Eggsy:

Eggsy is a rescue pony he was abandoned and left to starve by his owners as a foal. His care is funded by donations.

Would you like to help Eggsy? 

Eggsy has a GoFundMe campaign to help raise funds for his care, we'd be really grateful if you'd go take a look, share it far and wide via your social media and of course if you can spare some money please donate.

Help Raise Abandoned Foal Eggsy ~ GoFundMe

Thank you, Eggsy and I really appreciate it x

Eggsy's Advent Calendar Day 4

This Shakespeare Sunday, the second Sunday in Advent, Day 4 of Eggsy's Advent Calendar, we wish you all

"Health, peace and happiness"

A Shakespeare quote from Henry IV.

Shakespeare Sunday is a hashtag where people Tweet Shakespeare quotes, we sometimes join in with Eggsy's Twitter account @eggsypony often trying to highlight the plight of ponies such as Eggsy in the current UK equine crisis with Tweets like these: 

The miserable have no other medicine, but only hope

#ShakespeareSunday quote for all #equinesatrisk

Be their hope

"How far that little candle throws its beams! So shines a good deed in a naughty world."

#ShakespeareSunday

 We hope that in some way it makes people think about the abandoned, starved and abused equines suffering throughout the UK and indeed the whole world.

About Eggsy:

Eggsy is a rescue pony he was abandoned and left to starve by his owners as a foal. His care is funded by donations.

Would you like to help Eggsy? 

Eggsy has a GoFundMe campaign to help raise funds for his care, we'd be really grateful if you'd go take a look, share it far and wide via your social media and of course if you can spare some money please donate.

Help Raise Abandoned Foal Eggsy ~ GoFundMe

Thank you, Eggsy and I really appreciate it x

Eggsy's Advent Calendar Day 3

"Wherever there is a human being 

there is 

an opportunity for kindness"

Eggsy has been the recipient of much kindness since his abandonment as a foal without which we wouldn't have got this far. His GoFundMe currently stands at £2,266 of the £3,000 target with thanks being owed to:

Elizabeth Love

Dianne Drew who makes fabulously scented candles with a great name  The Wicked Wick

Philomena Moreland

Suzy Bell

Sarah Mirawolski better know to everyone as Bronwyn who sponsors Eggsy's farrier care

Christine King

Norfolk Bea wild bird seed seller extraordinaire 


Karen Gimson garden designer, writer, grower

Rory O'sullivan who has recently given a home to the very gorgeous Redwings rescue pony Tilly

About Eggsy:

Eggsy is a rescue pony he was abandoned and left to starve by his owners as a foal. His care is funded by donations.

Would you like to help Eggsy? 

Eggsy has a GoFundMe campaign to help raise funds for his care, we'd be really grateful if you'd go take a look, share it far and wide via your social media and of course if you can spare some money please donate.

Help Raise Abandoned Foal Eggsy ~ GoFundMe

Thank you, Eggsy and I really appreciate it x

Eggsy's Advent Calendar Day 2

"Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone"

                                                                      Charles M. Schulz

And that's exactly what you've done for Eggsy, not just at Christmas but throughout the year. Thank you.

Today, 2nd December also happens to be Eggsy's long time supporter Eleonore's birthday. Remember Eleonore made Eggsy those super fleecy rugs last year (if you'd like one for your own equine take a look at her website Marburger Pferdchen.) 

Eleonore and her husband have since gone on to adopt not just one pony in need but two rescue ponies, Caitlin and Finn, who travelled all the way from Ireland to Germany to live with them.

They have also rescued ducks and sheep and given them a forever home, Emma the sheep is quite the little fundraiser herself!

Happy Birthday Eleonore

About Eggsy:

Eggsy is a rescue pony he was abandoned and left to starve by his owners as a foal. His care is funded by donations.

Would you like to help Eggsy? 

Eggsy has a GoFundMe campaign to help raise funds for his care, we'd be really grateful if you'd go take a look, share it far and wide via your social media and of course if you can spare some money please donate.

Help Raise Abandoned Foal Eggsy ~ GoFundMe

Thank you, Eggsy and I really appreciate it x

Eggsy Advent Calendar

So it's the first day of December, folk are opening their Advent calendars and this is going to be Eggsy's Advent calendar. A daily photograph all the way through to Christmas Day as a thank you for all the support, help and donations you've so kindly given Eggsy since his abandonment last year. So here we go

Day 1

Eggsy dreaming of a white Christmas. He is wearing the rug that the he received last Christmas from the children who visit Pony Power Trust.

Pony Power Trust now have their own rescue pony, Pickles who was rescued off the Welsh commons and now has a safe home for life.

Pickles on the common needing help

Pickles safe & sound with Pony Power Trust

About Eggsy:

Eggsy is a rescue pony he was abandoned and left to starve by his owners as a foal. His care is funded by donations.

Would you like to help Eggsy? 

Eggsy has a GoFundMe campaign to help raise funds for his care, we'd be really grateful if you'd go take a look, share it far and wide via your social media and of course if you can spare some money please donate.

Help Raise Abandoned Foal Eggsy ~ GoFundMe

Thank you, Eggsy and I really appreciate it x

Naughty Rescue Pony ~ Eggsy the fence wrecking escape artist!

What's all this then Eggsy?

What this?

Yes Eggsy you know what we're talking about here!

Don't worry I'll help fix it

Now you've got the new post in you just need to put the rope on

A little tighter I think 

That didn't take long with my supervisory skills did it?

Not really Eggsy but we wouldn't have had to replace the post if you hadn't broken it!

About Eggsy:

Eggsy is a rescue pony he was abandoned and left to starve by his owners as a foal. His care is funded by donations.

Would you like to help Eggsy? 

Eggsy has a GoFundMe campaign to help raise funds for his care, we'd be really grateful if you'd go take a look, share it far and wide via your social media and of course if you can spare some money please donate.

Help Raise Abandoned Foal Eggsy ~ GoFundMe

Thank you, Eggsy and I really appreciate it x

Fireworks and Horses

Animals are terrified of fireworks, they don't know that humans are celebrating, bangs, whooshs and the night sky lighting up can send them into sheer panic so extra care needs to be taken when there is a likelihood of fireworks near your horses.

Forewarned is forearmed so keep an eye out for firework displays in your area being advertised in the local press, on social media etc. Ask your neighbours if they are planning on having fireworks for GuyFawkes, New Year, July 4th etc. If you know in advance that there is going to be a firework display near your horses you can arrange to stay with them. It's always worth talking to the organisers of firework displays to make them aware that there are horses in the area and to ask them to make sure that the fireworks are set off in the opposite direction to the horses.

Generally it's best not to change your horse's routine as this can add to their stress. If your horse is stabled an extra thick bed banked around the edges can help to prevent injury and casting. Check carefully to make sure there is nothing they can injure themselves on. 

If your horse is out at grass make sure that the fences and gates are in good repair, again check there is nothing in the field they could injure themselves on.

Plan a fire procedure. Make sure your mobile phone is fully charged and in case of emergency your vet's telephone number.

If you know that your horse is very frightened of fireworks speak to your vet, they may advise sedation.

Also remember that at least third party insurance is advisable because if your horse does escape and cause damage the law states that you are accountable.

About Eggsy:

Eggsy is a rescue pony he was abandoned and left to starve by his owners as a foal. His care is funded by donations.

Would you like to help Eggsy? 

Eggsy has a GoFundMe campaign to help raise funds for his care, we'd be really grateful if you'd go take a look, share it far and wide via your social media and of course if you can spare some money please donate.

Help Raise Abandoned Foal Eggsy ~ GoFundMe

Thank you, Eggsy and I really appreciate it x