A team of 8 volunteers from Rowlinsons Solicitors had a great day volunteering at the Spirit of the Herd Pony Sanctuary in Helsby on 23rd April.
They were able to see first-hand just how important the work they do is and offered their support with the day to day running of the sanctuary. Our team got stuck in straight away with various tasks from mucking out the stables to refilling the hay bags for feeding time. They also got to spend some quality time with resident superstars – Maddie, Rupert, Breeze, Lola, Blue and Star! It was a truly wonderful experience!
Spirit of the Herd is a non-profit organisation which is predominantly a Rescue and Rehabilitation home for horses and ponies with past issues relating to neglect, physical and mental abuse. Ponies are often referred there by the RSPCA – sometimes ponies are left on farmland or even just on the side of the road - with local residents making the initial call.
Once the ponies are rehabilitated and in good health both physically and mentally, some of them can become “Therapy Ponies”. The Sanctuary are dedicated to helping people from the local community and afar by offering Pamper sessions and Equine Assisted Therapy to those in need of something a little different that could have a positive impact on their mental health. For decades, horses have been known to help people with physical, mental, neurodevelopment and emotional challenges. By spending a short period of time with a horse learning how to take care of them and being hands on with grooming duties it can help children, teens and adults improve confidence, self-esteem, stress and more.
If you wish to support this wonderful charity, then more information can be found through the below link.
Spirit Of The Herd – A Sanctuary for Horses & People