EQUINE
PARTNERS
OUR HORSES
Meet our Equine & Animal Team!
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Equine Partners CIO simply could not run without our team of amazing horses. Each and every one of them brings a special something to the team. Our horses are all different sizes, types and temperaments and have a range of different skills and life lessons, which are what gives us the flexibility to do what we do.
All our horses are available for sponsoring. Sponsoring one of our horses is a fun way to support Equine Partners CIO. You can choose to either make a one off payment or a monthly sponsorship, which can be as much or little as you wish to donate, and all money goes directly towards the daily care and training of your chosen equine and their friends so they can continue their wonderful work.
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Below are some examples of what different donations could provide:
£5 will go towards a bag of feed for the horses
£10 will buy 2 bales of hay
£20 will pay a horse's livery for a week
£50 will pay for the podiatrist to trim a horse's feet
£100 will buy new rugs & equipment
If you wish to sponsor a horse as a gift for someone, please let us know and give us their details so that we can post them (or you!) a Gift Certificate.
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Bella is the Lead Mare of our herd. A big part of her job is looking after the rest of the herd.
She is also the rock chick of the herd. Her feisty and sensitive nature makes her ideal as a therapy horse, as she gives the clients instant feedback!
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HISTORY
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Bella was bought by Jo as a 5 month old foal in 2005. Over the years they have developed a strong partnership and have been on many adventurers together including riding together over the Wiltshire Plains, clinics and beach rides.
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FUN FACT
Bella has a big jump, and has often be known to 'Swap fields' when she fancies being out with a different group of horses! ​
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Prince is known to many as ‘our pet Labrador’ as he comes when called, loves his food and will do anything for a scratch! He also loves to play, although we are yet to teach him to fetch a stick!
Prince is a favourite with our pony sharers and families alike due to his sweet and loving nature
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Prince came to us in 2010 and is on loan from Fran. In his past life he was a pairs ploughing horse on a farm in Ireland.
FUN FACT
Prince loves to have his ankles scratched and will often walk up to people and wave his back leg in the air at them to get it scratched!
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Kira is one of our longstanding members of the team, and a firm favourite with the kids.
Her small size and calm, quiet and unflappable nature, make her ideal for those who are nervous.
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Kira is also one of our stubbornest members of the herd. She will make you work for what you want and is an expert in out focusing people!
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HISTORY
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Kira is our little rescue pony. She was left abandoned in a field with no food and little water. When she arrived with us she was scared and very defensive.
These days she is a lovely, cheeky and friendly pony.
FUN FACT
Kira loves to knock things over and play with the toys. Her favourite game at the moment is to pick things up and pass them to people!
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Charlie is known to many as our ‘blue-eyed’ boy due to his stunning blue eyes!
He is also one of the cheekiest of the group. You will often find him and Kira in a game of tag, when he isn’t trying to rugby tackle her that is! It’s just a good job they are friends!
He is also Bella’s ‘Mini me’ and can usually be found following her around and copying what she does.
Charlie is one of the smallest of all our ponies, although what he lacks in size he makes up in personality! Being small he is also perfect for our smallest visitors.
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HISTORY
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Charile was purchased for the project by Jo & Fran in 2012 as our first ponyshare pony
FUN FACT
Charlie's favourite food is carrots, and he will do almost anything for one!
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Dakota joined our herd in July 2022 as a yearling (one year old).
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Now that he has grown up, he is getting involved in more and more session, and despite he's small size, has a big personality!
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Dakota is a lot of fun, full of energy and play ... and quite a bit of mischief!
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He and rose have become best friends and can often be seen playing together
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Dakotas small size is perfect for our littlest visitors and those that are weary of the larger ponies
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HISTORY
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Dakota was purchased for the project to take over some of the work of our old shetland Simba, before he sadly passed away in 2025.
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FUN FACT
Dakota name actually means 'Friend' which we felt was a good fit for a pony who will be a good friend to many children over the coming years!
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Oh, and he also has one Blue eye and one Brown eye!​​
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Rose is our newest member of the herd arriving in the summer of 2025. Being a foal, you won't see her in your sessions just yet ... she is busy being a baby and growing up!
However, she is a friendly little girl, and will often greet visitors at the fence and likes to get involved where she can!
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HISTORY
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Jo meet Rose while on a camping trip to The New Forest with her family and it was love at first sight for both of them.
After much searching, Jo was able to purchase Rose and brought her home when she was old enough to leave her mum.
Although Rose is owned by Jo, she is already proving to be a firm favourite with everyone she meets
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FUN FACT
Rose was actually named by Jo's sons the first time they met her
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We have a two lovely semi-feral yard cats who came to us from a rescue center in 2021
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Oaky is the girl and Ash is the boy, they are brother and sister
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Their main role is as pest control officers!
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FUN FACT
They are named after trees because Oaky has a heart on her shoulder and Ash is the colour of an ash tree!​
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Honey is our very friendly and very bouncy Yard Dog!
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She is owned by Fran and is in training to one day be a Canine Therapy Dog.
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For now though she is learning the ropes, eating sticks and giving cuddles to anyone who will cuddle her
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You might see her on your visit, and if we know you don't like dogs, she will stay out of the way when you come
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FUN FACT
Honey loves to chew things and enjoys snuggling in her bed with a chew toy. Her favourite treats are peanut butter and bananas!
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