Sounds of the Sanctuary
Conversations and rescue stories from the UK’s largest horse sanctuary, Redwings. Meet some fantastic characters from the charity’s 1,500 rescued horses, ponies and donkeys and the amazing team who care for them every day. Go behind the scenes at Redwings sites across the UK, from the Reception Centre where they welcome new arrivals to the Horse Hospital where the vets and nurses help them back on their hooves, and from the carers and maintenance teams who look after their daily care, to the Rehoming team who find them loving new homes. Whether you are a Redwings supporter or a first-timer we hope you enjoy this insight into life at one very special charity! #ForTheLoveOfTheHorse www.redwings.org.uk
Episodes
42 episodes
Field Notes S3E5: Counting the costs of the crisis
In this episode of Field Notes, Helen Whitelegg from our Campaigns team tells us all about the research Redwings has been involved in looking into the impact of the cost-of-living on horse owners across the UK, as well as rescue organisations l...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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18:59
S3E5: Rescue, recovery and recycling!
Caring is in our nature at Redwings, starting from the first minute we are contacted about a pony in trouble.Join us on the welfare operation that saw Mason, a weak orphaned foal, brought to Redwings, and hear the team in action as they...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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27:56
Field Notes S3E4: Equine welfare today - what can we still learn from Black Beauty?
Listen to Helen Whitelegg, Redwings' Research and Policy Officer, talk about the links between Black Beauty, and the equine welfare issues we still encounter today. Almost 150 years after the novel's publication, we discuss how aut...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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15:04
S3E4: Redwings and Anna Sewell
In this episode, discover more about Redwings' connections to the inspirational Anna Sewell, and her novel Black Beauty.Hear how Redwings is getting ready to launch our very own copy of the book - which for the first time will directly ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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35:56
Field Notes S3E3: Weathering the storm
Hear from the team at Redwings Mountains, our resident experts for handling everything the weather can throw at them!This interview, recorded just before Storm Babet and the red weather warning which impacted Redwings Mountains, feature...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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10:35
S3E3: Redwings Adoption Star Special!
In this week's Sounds of the Sanctuary we are exploring the magic behind the Redwings Adoption Scheme. Hear from Rachael and Katie, members of the Communications team, who help bring the Adoption Stars and their stories to life, as...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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37:15
Field Notes S3E2 - What your saddle fitter wishes you knew!
We chat to Society of Master Saddlers Saddle Fitter Poppy Webber, from PeeWee Saddlery.Poppy talks openly about the links she sees between saddle fit and horse welfare, and the duty of care equine professionals have to acknowledge when ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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19:48
S3E2: Happy new homes!
This week, it's all about Redwings rehoming as we hear from three ponies who have found new homes in 2023. We went along with Senior Field Officer Julie on one of her routine home-checks for rehomed cob Redwings Whitney. Julie help...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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21:13
Field Notes S3E1: Fireworks and Redwings
Horse owners across the country are preparing themselves for Bonfire Night weekend, and the worry this can bring for their animals. Here at Redwings, we are no different. Hear from Hollie, Yard Manager at Redwings Ada Cole in Essex...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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25:16
S3E1: Redwings After Dark
Welcome back to Sounds of the Sanctuary and, just in time for 'spooky season' - join us to discover what happens at Redwings after dark!We have a dedicated Nights Team at Redwings who are responsible for the care of our equines around t...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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20:50
Thank you and merry Christmas!
We're back and bringing you one more, very special, episode of Sounds of the Sanctuary for 2022. In this episode we catch up with beloved cob Mildred, who was foster mum to Phoenix, as she is getting ready to spend her first Christ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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33:15
Field Notes S2E5: What's so wonderful about woodchips?
In this episode, Redwings veterinary surgeon Sarah tell us all about our wonderful woodchip paddocks and the many ways they help our residents stay happy and healthy. From Audrey who needed somewhere clean and dry to allow her hoov...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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18:32
S2E5: We love Cobs!
This episode we are celebrating everything we love about Cobs!Redwings is home to many cobs and cob crosses, and we love everything about them - from their fluffy feathers, piebald patches and all the hair, everywhere! Hear...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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41:46
Field Notes S2E4: Fireworks Special
Join us for a special edition of the Field Notes podcast - all about fireworks. In this episode we speak to Redwings Vet Dawn Trayhorn, who shares her powerful recollection of the 5th November 2016. Sadly, on that night two Redwing...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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33:31
S2E4: Visiting donkeys... and dinosaurs?!
This episode, come with us as we catch up with two rehomed Redwings donkeys! Hear us chat to their new Guardian and discover more about their 'Roarr-some' new home!Plus, we chat to our youngest podcast guests to date! Two young supporte...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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28:27
Field Notes S2E3: The #TempCheckChallenge
This week we talk to Redwings' Campaigns Manager Andie McPherson about The #TempCheckChallenge.Launched in Strangles Awareness Week 2022 - the challenge encourages all horse owners to form a new horse care habit - to get to know their h...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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19:52
S2E3: Ponies, pizza and preventing infectious disease!
It's all the Ps in this week's Sounds of the Sanctuary! Meet Dayzee - our pint-sized Adoption Star at Redwings Mountains and hear from Holly and Catherine all about how she likes to keep us on our toes!In this week's 'What ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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31:23
Field Notes S2E2: Caring for our Golden Oldies
In this week's Field Notes we are back with our Head of Veterinary and Care, Nicky Jarvis, to talk about how we care for our veteran horses at Redwings.She shares with us the signs to look out for as our horses get older and how, with t...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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27:58
S2E2: Gaining Trust and Golden Oldies
In this episode we meet Huw, who was the star of a recent fundraising appeal. Rescued alone and frightened from Gelligaer Common in Wales, Huw has been receiving care and training from the team at our specialist Behaviour Centre to work on his ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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26:44
Field Notes S2E1: A Weighty Issue
Welcome back to Field Notes - the companion podcast to Sounds of the Sanctuary from Redwings. Here we delve deeper into the horse care issues raised in our podcasts and share the experience of our Redwings experts. In this episod...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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21:38
S2E1: A Podcast Fit for Royalty
Welcome back to Sounds of the Sanctuary - the podcast from Redwings Horse Sanctuary!Join us as we catch up with one of our youngest residents, Monarch, who was born in April 2022 to rescued mare Majesty. Come with us as they move to the...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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28:09
S1 Christmas Special: Drummer's Story
Welcome to the Christmas Special of Sounds of the Sanctuary - the podcast from Redwings Horse Sanctuary. In this episode we will introduce you to an especially festive resident, handsome Drummer. You will find out about his c...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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30:01
Field Notes S1E10: How to become a Redwings Guardian
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 th...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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S1E10: Matty's Story
Welcome to Sounds of the Sanctuary - the brand new podcast from Redwings Horse Sanctuary. In this episode you can discover more about rehomed pony Redwings Matty and his Guardian Sarah. Matty came to Redwings as an emaciated and d...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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41:38
Field Notes S1E9: Special care for donkeys
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 th...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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10:40
