Molly (RIP)

Molly came to Big Ears when her owners got divorced. She is a beautiful girl with a huge appetite. She is prone to founder which is a common and very painful condition affecting the feet of horses. Known technically as laminitis, founder occurs when there is inflammation of the laminae (folds of tissue connecting the pedal bone to the hoof). A horse that has suffered a previous episode of founder is more susceptible to re-occurrence.

Indy (RIP)

Indy the Clydesdale horse arrived at the sanctuary on the 31st August 2015. Indy is 24 years old and stands 15.1 hands high. She was settled into a paddock on her own for a few days before meeting ponies Bonnie and Louise a few days later. She loves a long brush and a carrot or two and walks well with humans although she does have a little arthritis.

Indy’s owner could no longer give her the attention she needed with work, family and three young children. A forever home is what her owner was looking for without fear of  Indy being used for breeding as she is a fine example of a Clydesdale. It was an emotional day when her owner said goodbye.

Wildfire (RIP)

Wildfire was a beautiful gelded pinto pony that came to the sanctuary in July 2009. Wildfire came to the sanctuary with his paddock companion Molly as their human owners seperated. When Wildfire arrived he was already 21 years old. Wildfire was the paddock boss and was known for his pushy ways of getting a pat and keeping the other ponies in order.

He was good with the farrier and vets but was prone to flatulence at inappropriate times which always gave those around him a good laugh.

Wildfire passed away on the 15th June 2015 at the age of 27. He went peacefully with the help of the vet whilst laying in Jacqui’s arms.

Crackers (RIP)

36 years of age

The only member of Big Ears that is an agistment is beautiful Crackers. He is 36 years old and living his golden years with us. His mum visits regularly and finances his 3 special meals a day. Crackers is pictured here with a dear Big Ears friend – Jake.

Crackers passed away on 18 April 2010 from a stroke. He is remembered as a gentle boy with a very big heart.

Lily the Pony (RIP)

6/6/11

Spike RIP

Spike the pony is now available for sponsorship for $200.00 which will go towards the cost of his hoof trimming, dentistry and worming for a 12 month period.