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Meet Our Horses

A small brown Shetland pony lying down on green grass, facing the camera with ears perked and a relaxed posture. Looks completely at ease, like she owns the place.

Smartie

Height - 10.2 Hands 

Age -  36
 years old

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Breed- Shetland pony

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History - Smartie is our longest serving pony, she has now been at the centre for over 30 years! She has since gained the nickname “Nora’s little princess” as she’s very spoilt! Smartie is now retired, although in her younger years she was used for carriage driving lessons. She now enjoys a quieter life participating in our equine assisted therapy sessions.

 

Likes - Her treat is a cup of tea and a biscuit.

A close-up of a black Welsh pony’s face, wearing a halter. She’s looking directly at the camera with a curious, slightly dramatic expression—as if expecting a carrot any second.

Roadie

Height - 13.2 Hands
 
Age -  25 years old

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Breed- Welsh

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History - Roadie has now been at the centre for around 6 years, she is one of the bravest in our herd. She is very calm and patient, and loves meeting people. Roadie is used for our equine assisted therapy and riding sessions

 

Likes- She just loves anything to do with food especially veggies.

A dark-coloured cob pony standing behind a fence, his head slightly tilted with a curious gaze. Trees in the background suggest a peaceful outdoor setting, but Bertie’s definitely got opinions.

Bertie

​Height - 14 Hands
 
Age -  11 years old

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Breed - Cob

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History - Bertie recently joined the herd in August 2023, he has fitted in perfectly. He is the most caring pony every and is always at his happiest when he is with the othe ponies.

He loves meeting new peple and is great with our therapy clients.​

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Likes -  he loves playtime with Henry

A dark brown New Forest pony wearing a yellow fly mask, standing behind a wooden fence on a sunny day. She’s alert and ready for action, with her ears forward and eyes focused.

Missy

Height - 14.2 Hands

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Age -  18 years old
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Breed-  New Forest
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History - Missy has been at the centre for over a year now. She is our newest pony, the centre has Missy on full loan from a local family. Missy is used for our equine assisted therapy and riding sessions. She also loves hacking out with some of our older riders!


Like -  Knocking down the games in the school

A white Welsh D pony with his mouth wide open in a comically toothy grin, caught mid-performance. Wearing a purple rug and clearly in the middle of showing off his party trick skills.

Henry

​Height - 12.2 Hands
 
Age -  26 years old

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Breed - Welsh B

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History - Henry has been at the centre for 15 years! Bought for the centre as a 9 year old, Henry was funded by one of our riders who completed a sponsored run. Henry is known and loved by many for his party tricks and cheeky nature! Unfortunately Henry struggles meeting new people, so for that reason he doesn’t participate in equine assisted therapy. But is used in our riding sessions. 

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Likes -  he loves to sunbathe and performing party tricks

A person wearing a black shirt and shorts sits on a blue mounting block, gently holding the reins of a white pony. They appear to be bonding, with the pony leaning in close and relaxed.

OUR TEAM

We are a small charity local to Thanet. Established for over 40 years we rely solely on the generosity of the public.

 

Riding over 30 children and adults a week with the help of an amazing group of volunteers and ponies.

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Our motto is “if we have the right horse we will take the rider, no matter the disability”

A smiling woman holding a treat tub, standing next to a brown pony reaching over the fence toward her. The pony’s ears are forward, fully focused on what’s in her hand.
A close-up selfie of a smiling person wearing sunglasses and a high-vis jacket next to a black pony. The pony’s head fills most of the frame, showing off its bridle and fluffy ears.

Would you like to join the team?

All help is welcome, we are always looking for more volunteers to help take care of our horses. If this sounds like something that you would love to do in your spare time then please contact us today.

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