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WELCOME TO
The Isle of Man Home of Rest for Old Horses
A Manx Registered Charity, with the primary objective of providing a sanctuary and peaceful retirement home for old or injured horses, ponies & donkeys at the end of their working lives.
Set in over 90 acres of land, the Home currently cares for over sixty horses and ponies and eleven donkeys. The home has looked after hundreds of horses during their time and it still going from strength to strength.
The home now has modern wooden fencing, a wonderful café serving homemade cakes, scones, teas and coffees and a Gift Shop.
Acres
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Established
1900
Horses
10
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Donkeys
0
The Isle of Man Home of Rest for Old Horses
Donate
LOS ANGELES, CA
Sponsor a bed
From time to time our horses will come in to shelter from the Manx winter weather. Sponsor a bed to help keep our horses warm and cosy!
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£0.00 donated Goals
LOS ANGELES, CA
Sponsor a bale
We have 90+ acres here at the Home of Rest for Old Horses and to ensure that the grassland areas are kept in the best condition for our horses, we rotate the grazing throughout the year. During the winter months, it…
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£99.00 donated Goals
LOS ANGELES, CA
Sponsor the Farrier
Although our horses don't wear shoes it is still very important to look after their feet and our farrier therefore plays an essential role in the wellbeing of the horses. The hoof grows over time and often does not wear…
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£80.00 donated Goals
LOS ANGELES, CA
Adopt an Animal
Why not adopt a Horse, Pony or Donkey for just £20, or buy this as Gift for a friend or family member. Keeping animals certainly isn't cheap and on average we spend the below amounts a month looking after and…
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£1,210.00 donated Goals
THE ISLE OF MAN HOME OF REST FOR OLD HORSES
Meet the Animals
Ezzy is a 15.2hh grey mare ex polo pony. Ezzy is estimated to be 25 years old, give or take, and arrived at the Home in March 2023 having had a successful career in polo.
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Breed: TB
Colour: Grey
Character:
Sex: Mare
Quirks:
Born 1996
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Breed: Welsh Part Bred Section D
Colour: Chestnut with white blaze
Character:
Sex: Mare
Quirks:
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Breed: ID x
Colour: Bay
Character: Big Gentle Giant – BFG!
Sex: Gelding
Quirks: Nemo loves a cuddle and is very inquisitive, he is always keen to greet you.
ISLE OF MAN HOME OF REST FOR OLD HORSES
Adopt an Animal
Why not adopt a Horse, Pony or Donkey for just £20, or buy this as Gift for a friend or family member
You will receive - An Adoption Certificate & A Photo of your Adopted animal
THE ISLE OF MAN HOME OF REST FOR OLD HORSES
Our Shop
ISLE OF MAN HOME OF REST FOR OLD HORSES
Volunteer
- We are always open to new volunteers coming to help us here on Richmond Hill and it doesn’t always have to be involving the animals.
- We have a variety of ongoing projects that we would love you to get involved with.
- If you are interested in volunteering and helping our charity out please get in touch using the button below.
ISLE OF MAN HOME OF REST FOR OLD HORSES
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