30 pony foals in peril update

10 days ago EQUINE MARKET WATCH Sanctuaries UK were contacted with regard to a shipment of pony foals with nowhere to go after being unsold at an auction in North Wales. Shylowen had been approached by the person temporarily caring for these ponies and asked if they could help, that started a ball rolling of small charities and rescues stepping up to the mark to help out in many and varied ways.
As of 16th December it has resulted in all the ponies now being 'safe'
Initially EQUINE MARKET WATCH Sanctuaries UK were prepared to intake some of these foals but our situation is far from secure and we really did not need an added burden of foals who not only would need gelding but may not be re-homeable for some time to come. Thankfully, due to many kind homes on offer, that is now not the case.
We would like to say a huge thanks to all who taken these ponies on.  Could you now direct any interest and questions via e-mail HERE
We hope that the same sad situation for other semi-feral ponies does not reoccur as a result of future auctions during this harsh and difficult winter ahead.
We have already seen a trend of valueless foals having nowhere to go but abattoirs but when not even meat dealers want them then surely it should be sending a clear message to those with herds to stop this mindless over production now.