Brie – currently not loan

Brie is a Welsh Section C pony, she was raised on a Stud Farm that was later closed due to neglect.  When she was found, she was frightened , difficult to approach, and wary of people.  Since then she has come a long way but there is still progress to be made

Raj – not for loan

Born in 2007
11.1hh
Caspian

Raj and Jeeves have been brought up together and are best pals. Fortunately, they came to the sanctuary together after living in very poor conditions previously. They can been seen playing and running around the field most days.

Bracken – is not for loan

Currently not for loan

Bracken came to the Sanctuary in need of care after she became lame with Laminitis and lost her appetite.  Once she started to recover and the pain slowly dissipated, she began to eat again.

As a foal Bracken had broken her neck, her owner refused to give up on her, remarkably she is now in her thirties.

Bonnie – not for loan

Bonnie was born in 1998, she came to the sanctuary in 2024.

Bonnie has a persistent cough caused by allergies.  Her teeth are very short and flat, so we supplement her diet with soft feed.  She also has sensitive front feet, which means she requires regular shoeing to help stay comfortable, especially on hard or stony ground.

Sol – not for loan

Sol is a Thoroughbred mare in her thirties, a gentle old soul, a true veteran, and her age has left it’s mark.  She has arthritic knees, giving her a bow-legged appearance, and she moves slowly with noticeable stiffness.  Sol receives daily pain relief, which helps her enjoy her days with dignity and ease.

Rajinder – not for loan

Rajinder is a Caspian Horse born in 2006

Rajinder arrived at the sanctuary at the request of the Caspian Society.  His previous owner told us that Rajinder had somehow ended up in a river; no one knows how long he was trapped in the water, but it was long enough to cause lasting damage.  Due to the prolonged water saturation the skin on his legs has become dry and scarred so if not moisturised daily it becomes painful and uncomfortable to move.

Rajinder also suffers with dental issues which affects his ability to chew grass effectively.  After several visits from the vet, his teeth have improved significantly, but he still receives soft feeds as a supplement to ensure he gets the nutrition he needs

Hi – not for loan

Hi is a Trotter mare in her late twenties.  she came to the sanctuary after being left alone in a nearby field when her companion had been sold.  We contacted her owner who agreed that the best place for her would be with us, and she was signed over into our care.

Hi spent a short period out on loan, but due to her nervous nature she returned the sanctuary, where she has now settled.

Hi  has an arthritic hock caused by progressive hind-leg ligament tissue, this causes her pain and discomfort.

She dislikes the wet and windy weather and will always seek shelter to keep herself comfortable and out of the elements.

Fudge – not for loan

Fudge stands at just 29 inches tall, a tiny Shetland with a huge amount of character.  She came from Pontefract after her owner passed away.  We believe she is 18 years old (2025) and had been living on her own in an orchard, where she had also suffered from Laminitis.

When she stepped off the transport, it was immediately clear her feet were in a very poor state.  They were extremely overgrown and she struggled to walk. Our vet and farrier were called straight away.  With monthly farrier visits her hooves gradually returned to a healthy shape, x-rays later confirmed that she had experienced significant Laminitic changes in the past.  Fudge can now walk far more comfortably.

Milly – not for loan

Born in 1994
13hh
Native Cross

Milly is a lovely pony. She suffers from COPD so cannot have any dusty hay; she and her friend Maggie have their own paddock so she doesn’t over exert herself as this puts a strain on her lungs.

Jenny

Born in 2015
15hh
Standardbred Trotter

Jenny came to us at just two years old after being very cruely treated by a previous owner. It seems likely that Jenny had been made to pull a cart while she was far too young. When we first saw her she was extremely frightened and had a lot of deep whip marks on her neck and back. She also had injuries to her neck, legs, and hips. After many month of love and patience, Jenny has come a long way and has made a wonderful recovery. Click here to read Jenny’s full before and after story.

Toby on Loan

Born in 2013
13.3hh
Cob type

Toby was abandoned in someone’s garden in the middle of winter. He had been left tied up for three days when we were contacted. He was very thin and in poor condition, so we brought him back to the sanctuary for some love and proper care. Although he came to us in a sorry state, he is looking beautiful today. Click here to read Toby’s full before and after story.

Nipper – not for loan

Born in 2000
32″ tall
Shetland x British Spotted

Nipper came to Roleystone in 2009. She was a companion pony but her owners could no longer manage her laminitis. She is a lovely pony.

Jeeves – not for loan

Born in 2007
11.1hh
Caspian

Jeeves had been living in squalor with his friend Raj. Unfortunately they were starving and have breeding problems. They are both safe now and are cheeky ponies who love life.

Meg – not for loan

Meg is in her thirties, she was a brood mare in the past, she has Cushings Disease and is treated with daily medication. She is also prone to Laminitis and monitored carefully.

Gem – not for loan

Gem is a tiny Shetland pony standing proudly at just 30 inches tall.  She joined us in 2024 and quickly made her presence known.  Without question Gem has claimed the title of the naughty one of our Shetland herd; she is the expert escape artist, the one who runs circles around you when it’s time to come in for the night, grabbing a  sneaky mouthful of grass as she goes.

Gem has EMS (Equine Metabolic Syndrome) and is prone to Laminitis, so although she loves her food, we have to keep a close eye on her weight.

Shira

Born in 2004

Caspian Mare 11.2

Shira came to us in 2009, she had been on a long term loan until 2014.  Shira needed an expensive operation in 2014 to save her from being put to sleep.  The cost of her surgery was helped by our supporters and the kind donations from the public after we put out a plea for financial help.

Cash – not for loan

mini Shetland

born in 1999

Cash is our little mascot, he attends our horse shows which he does well in especially the Veteran class.  He gets dressed up at Christmas to take part in our Christmas walk around the local neighbourhood to raise funds.

Cash has Sweet Itch and it is managed well with fly rugs and masks. He eats soft feeds due to his lack of teeth.  We need to be careful with his diet as he can be prone to constipation.

Treacle is on loan

Mini Shetland

Treacle

Abbas

Abbas is a pure-bred Caspian Horse born in 2007

Abbas came from Hampshire in December 2020 as a request from the Caspian Society.  He is sensitive to dusty hay, which triggers coughing, so his hay is soaked to prevent irritation.

Ted – On loan

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We named this little one Ted when he arrived at the Sanctuary in 2018. The Sanctuary did what we normally do; get the vet to look at him then give him food and love. He is now living a happy life living with his friends