Would you like to sponsor one of our horses and ponies?
We rely on donations in order to care for our animals and 100% of the money we receive goes towards food, vet bills, medication, farrier costs etc. Our regular sponsorship donations are key to our existence, they allow us to budget monthly as it is a regular and reliable source of income.
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Sponsorship of one of our horses can make a wonderful and unique birthday or Christmas gift.​
If you would like to sponsor one of our horses please look through the pictures below. Once you have chosen your horse and set up your regular donation, we will send you a certificate and if you want to meet your sponsored animal, we can even book an appointment for you to come to Blue Acre and meet them.
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Once you have decided please click on the Sponsor Now button which will take you to a page explaining how to set it up
Taylor
Taylor is a piebald gypsy cob mare. She was found loose on the road by local builders who held on to her and called us to come and collect her. They also named her. She has since been ridden but she needs a kind, patient handler who will restore her trust.​​
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£10 per month
Flek
Born in 2014, Flek went fully blind due to uveitis which affects many Appaloosas. She has a good quality of life and has been trained to understand many commands which saved her life on one occasion when she got out of her paddock and ended up swimming in the River Thames and was saved with the aid of the Fire Brigade. Homed with Apple Jack in their own (very secure) paddock. Born in 2014.
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£10 per month
Dill
Born in 2003, so at 21 years old she's a young grandma! Tara’s granddaughter and is never far from her side. Like Tara she is lovely to groom and cuddle! She live in the fields close to the stables so she is always close at hand, still the boss and keeping the young the young ponies in line.
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£10 per month
Storm
Storm is a piebald gypsy cob gelding born in 2002. He arrived with with 3 others after having been found running loose on a busy road when he was just 1 year old. Although he was neglected he has been backed and ridden. He’s has his “quirks” but is good to handle and loves a groom and a fuss.
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£10 per month
Maizie
In 2014 we were joined by a new arrival we were not expecting! Penny our Welsh A gave birth to a pretty little filly with extra long ears…a mule! It appears our donkey stallion had been misbehaving. We named her Maizie and she would make a great companion or pet.
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£10 per month
Duke
Duke is an Irish Draught 17hh dapple grey gelding. He was bought as a riding horse but following issues under saddle and consequent vet check it was found he has kissing spines so he was surrendered to us. He also suffers with wobblers but lives outside with no issues. A favourite with everyone that meets him.​
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£10 per month
Apple Jack
Apple Jack is a New Forest pony who unfortunately cannot be ridden. He is a stunning pony, changing his coat colour throughout seasons but his lovable character never alters. He is a shy pony who lives in a field with Flek, our blind mare, as her companion. He can be wary of new people until he gets to know them.
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£10 per month
Teddy
Teddy is a standardbred 15hh gelding born in 2014. He was found with 3 others running loose on a busy road as an unhandled`1yr old. Whilst waiting for us to arrive he was hit by a car and suffered a severe injury. He also had liver damage. He is very sociable and friendly. He now lives out just being a horse and loves playing with his buddies in the herd.​​​​​​ our volunteers.
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£10 per month
Queenie
​Queenie is a Dartmoor mare born in 2007. She was owned by a very elderly man who adored her, so much, he even moved into a caravan in her field so he could care for her. He could no longer manage her so asked if we would take her. She is a strong character. Non ridden.
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£10 per month
Guinness
When Guinness was found running loose on the road he was a very different pony. Once scared and shy, he has now settled into life with his friends in the herd. The fluffiest of our black ponies, he stands patiently while one of our volunteers untangles his thick mane, forelock and thick silky tail. Pretty gypsy cob.
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£10 per month
Deree
​This stunning 16hh thoroughbred had numerous old injuries and a leg so badly infected she couldn't walk when she arrived August 2024. She is now in recovery at BA. She has been walked on a lead and it is wonderful to see her frolicking in the fields. She has found her place in the herd too. She is sweet and gentle and even lets you know if she thinks she isn't getting enough attention!
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£10 per month
Penny
​Penny is a Welsh Section A pony. Born in 2001, she is now 23 years old. She has been the most amazing child's riding pony throughout her younger years. Very gentle and a joy to handle by anyone. Now deserves a quieter life as a much loved pet.
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£10 per month
Bluff
​Bluff is a Welsh Section A gelding, was orphaned on a mountain in Wales. We had a mare who had lost her foal so got in called the National Foal Bank & they put us in touch with a horse hospital in Wales. We collected him from Bristol in a Volvo Estate. Unfortunately, the mare wouldn’t feed him, so we had to bottle feed him every 4 hrs! At 8 months he was struggling to walk but after intense work & physiotherapy he made a full recovery.
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£10 per month
Caesar
Caesar is a 15hh Argentinian Thoroughbred born in 2000, a former polo pony who was no longer wanted. He is shy at first with new people but once he has confidence in you he is lovely. He is ridden regularly by one of our volunteers and is gentle and affectionate to handle. He stands quietly when you groom him and loves all the attention you can give him.​​​​
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£10 per month
Manni
Manni (short for Fortenham Manuel) is a grey miniature Shetland gelding born in 2002. Manni was bought by Caron, co founder of the charity about 20 years ago at a horse show. He has been the most wonderful child'.s lead rein pony and was rehomed twice. However he refused to eat and just wasted away so he lives permanently at Blue Acre.​​
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£10 per month
Rayuela
Ray came to us with Fran - both ex polo ponies rescued by a lovely lady who adored them so much she had them tattooed on her. She had to return to her home overseas at short notice and asked us to take them both. She's always a sweetheart to handle, and responsive to voice. Ridden occasionally by one of our volunteers.
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£10 per month
Soldier
Soldier is a black gypsy cob. Found in 2019 at 4 months old (with Spy) abandoned in a field after their Mothers had been removed. They were rehomed together in 2022 to be brought on as children's ponies but were sadly returned when the children lost interest. Soldier has been backed and ridden by a child, and done very well but he has a strong character.
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£10 per month
Summer
Summer is a standardbred mare born in 2014. She was abused by her owners and suffered a broken leg and hip. She was terrified when the Blue Acre team rescued her. It’s taken time, patience and love to overcome her mistrust of humans. Her nickname is ‘the princess’ and she is now the head mare. It’s a sight to behold to watch her, head high, free and leading her herd. She enjoys a hack with friends and loves a face brush.
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£10 per month
Chella
Chella is a lovely Standardbred mare, first ridden in 2020 at age 3. She is good with traffic and and is currently teaching a 12 year old to ride safely. She is great to take hacking out alone but she prefers company. Chella is still a young pony and needs further schooling. She has great potential to become a superb pony for hacking and go on to do shows and competitions in the future.
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£10 per month
