Episodios

  • S1E1: Matilda's story
    Sep 1 2021

    Welcome to Sounds of the Sanctuary - the brand new podcast from Redwings Horse Sanctuary. In this first episode you can discover more about our rescue work as we share the story of Matilda - a young cob who was discovered in very poor condition. 

    Meet the team who saved her and continue to provide her with all the loving care she needs, and find out more about our specialist Reception Centre for new arrivals. 

    Plus, we've got a special update on Phoenix - the young foal who was sadly a victim of an arson attack - as he begins his long road to recovery at Redwings. 

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    29 m
  • Field Notes S1E1: What is "basic care" for horses?
    Sep 2 2021

    Welcome to Field Notes - the companion podcast to Sounds of the Sanctuary from Redwings. Here we delve deeper into how the UK’s largest horse sanctuary cares for its rescued residents on a daily basis and learn more about what goes on behind the scenes at Redwings, how the staff cope with all the challenges of caring for over 1,500 horses and ponies, and share the advice we've learnt along the way! 

    In this episode we sit down with Senior Campaigns Officer Helen Whitelegg to talk about the basic care every horse needs to enjoy a happy and healthy life - something that was sadly not given to Matilda who was rescued in a very poor condition.

    For horse care tips and rescue stories that will warm your heart, subscribe to the new Redwings podcasts and never miss a moment! 

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    21 m
  • S1E2: Amigo's Story
    Sep 15 2021

    Welcome to Sounds of the Sanctuary - the brand new podcast from Redwings Horse Sanctuary. In this episode you can discover more about the care we provide in the Sanctuary as we introduce you to Amigo - a cob living with the long-term effects of liver damage, which means he will require specialist care for the rest of his life. 

    Meet vet Nicola Berryman who helped rescue him, and the team at Redwings Aylsham who continue to provide all the care he needs. Discover more about visiting Redwings, and meet Amigo himself!

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    26 m
  • Field Notes S1E2: Worms, parasites and poisonous plants
    Sep 15 2021

    Welcome to Field Notes - the companion podcast to Sounds of the Sanctuary from Redwings. Here we delve deeper into how the UK’s largest horse sanctuary cares for its rescued residents on a daily basis and learn more about what goes on behind the scenes at Redwings, how the staff cope with all the challenges of caring for over 1,500 horses and ponies, and share the advice we've learnt along the way! 

    In this episode we sit down with Redwings' Head of Veterinary Services (and all round fantastic vet!) Nicky Jarvis  to talk about all thing worms, parasites and poisonous plants - something that sadly caused Amigo to suffer the damage to his liver. 

    For horse care tips and rescue stories that will warm your heart, subscribe to the new Redwings podcasts and never miss a moment! 

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    21 m
  • S1E3: Faith's Story
    Sep 24 2021

    Welcome to Sounds of the Sanctuary - the brand new podcast from Redwings Horse Sanctuary. In this episode you can discover more about the care we provide in the Sanctuary as we share the story of Faith  - a cob cross found abandoned in a field, so emaciated and weak that she was unable to stand. Once at Redwings, Faith was supported by our specialist Anderson sling - a life-saving resource made possible by our veterinary and maintenance teams. 

    Meet Senior Veterinary Surgeon Nicky Jarvis who shares just why a sling is essential for cases like Faith, and hear from Maintenance Foreman Karl Boggis who tells us more about his vital team. 

    Plus, in this episode we have a very special update about Phoenix, the foal found with life-threatening burns after a suspected arson attack. Nicky tells us more about his care and how his character is starting to shine!

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    39 m
  • Field Notes S1E3: Why is good land management so important?
    Sep 24 2021

    Welcome to Field Notes - the companion podcast to Sounds of the Sanctuary from Redwings. Here we delve deeper into how the UK’s largest horse sanctuary cares for its rescued residents on a daily basis and learn more about what goes on behind the scenes at Redwings, how the staff cope with all the challenges of caring for over 1,500 horses and ponies, and share the advice we've learnt along the way! 

    In this episode we sit down with Redwings' Head of Norfolk Equine Services Rachel Angell  to talk about the importance of good pasture management for horses. 

    For horse care tips and rescue stories that will warm your heart, subscribe to the new Redwings podcasts and never miss a moment! 

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    14 m
  • S1E4: Galena's story
    Oct 4 2021

    Welcome to Sounds of the Sanctuary - the brand new podcast from Redwings Horse Sanctuary. In this episode you can discover more about the care we provide in the Sanctuary as we share the story of Galena  -  a native pony who will soon be leaving Redwings to start her new life in a Redwings Guardian home. 

    Meet Head of Norfolk Equine Operations Rachel who tells us just why rehoming is such an important part of Redwings' work. Plus,  Rehoming Senior Team Leaders Kayleigh and Lucy share with us more about how they prepare horses for their new homes, and Jade tells us all about our exciting new rehoming facilities at Redwings Oxhill in Warwickshire. 


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    30 m
  • Field Notes S1E4: Training Hacks
    Oct 5 2021

    Welcome to Field Notes - the companion podcast to Sounds of the Sanctuary from Redwings. Here we delve deeper into how the UK’s largest horse sanctuary cares for its rescued residents on a daily basis and learn more about what goes on behind the scenes at Redwings, how the staff cope with all the challenges of caring for over 1,500 horses and ponies, and share the advice we've learnt along the way! 

    In this episode we sit down with Redwings' Head of Norfolk Equine Operations Rachel Angell  to talk about how our rehoming team prepares horses for their new homes - with lots of practical advice for horse owners training their own horses too. 

    For horse care tips and rescue stories that will warm your heart, subscribe to the new Redwings podcasts and never miss a moment! 

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    22 m