HAPPY FAMILIES - Updated 11/06/08

The policy of the Lluest Horse and Pony Trust is to rehabilitate and re-home ponies whenever possible. The ponies legally remain the property of Lluest Horse and Pony Trust throughout their lives, although we hope they will become such an important part of their "family" that we just get to be proud visitors to them.

The ponies below are Lluest ponies, but their loan families are so proud of them that they want to share them with you.

Thomas enjoys life in his loan home, where he is being well loved and care for despite being recently diagnosed with Cushings disease.

Daniel was rescued from a sale in autumn 1993. He ''stood no chance of being anything else other than lion fodder as he was small weak and ugly ...... he is brave and inquisitive''. He certainly looks full of confidence and happy in his loan home.

Ivy was one of 5 ponies rescued in the spring of 1993. The feet of all five had been badly neglected and they were all suffering from laminitis. Ivy shares a loan home with Maggie.

Cariad and Davy were purchased from a sale in 1986. Cariad was 5 months old and piebald at the time. She had been separated from her mother and was confused as to where her milk quota should come from. After the purchase she was penned with Davy whilst they waited for the lorry to take them to their new home at Lluest. Cariad tried to suckle from Davy who was 2 yrs old. Both claimed fame by starring in a feature in Horse and Pony magazine which highlighted the conditions at the sale. They have been to different loan homes during their careers, but now they are re-united in a foster home in Pembrokeshire, and we get the impression they are still stars in they eyes of their foster 'Mums'.

Nipper has been on loan to Hilary and Karla since October 2006. He is 28 years old and last year's dry summer had put him back a bit. He quickly settled in at his new home, gradually gaining condition over the winter and positively blossoming during this summer. He has a job to do, as companion to Missy the Shire mare, and he fulfills his job description very happily! Missy can be a bit bossy occasionally but she has become exceptionally fond of Nipper and they live together very contentedly. When Nipper came to Hilary and Karla he had very bad sweetitch, which Hilary has succeeded in keeping under control by good management and lots of TLC, so that he has been virtually sweetitch-free so far this summer. Nipper has a few teeth issues which are being addressed by the vet, but he is otherwise currently fit and well and we hope he will continue to enjoy his life with his big friend, Missy - who repays Nipper's companionship by acting as a mobile field shelter, allowing the old chap to 'cuddle up' when the need arises!

Sam was one of Ginny's ponies and was taken into the care of the Trust when she died. Kath found Sam happy and well with his friends during a recent visit. Sam still gives enjoys giving a few rides despite his advancing years, and we are sure that Ginny would be delighted to know how happy and well looked after he is.

Albert was also rescued from a sale in October 1989. He was described in the newsletter as ''definatley not a foal most people would choose - tiny ugly knock kneed little iron grey colt .... with a spirit many 17hh horses would be proud of.'' He certainly had spirit - and the ''ugly'' turned into the handsome - as I am sure Ginny knew would happen.

Melody Some of our original supporters may remember that Melody was born at Lluest in 1987 to Sian. Sian was rescued from a market where many ponies werebeing sold for slaughter Melody was born chestnutbut turned grey like her Mum. Melody is ridden bysisters Anna and Emma. Anna and Melody havebecome Minimus Champions for their County ShowJumping Winter Series - they won all 6 competitionsto win the series on maximum points. Sisters Anna and Emma have had such fun and given Lluest Melody a loving home for many years. Anna has outgrown Melody and now its Emma's turn. Here they are dressed up as Cruella and the Dalmation and winning at both Pembroke and Martletwy Shows.

Doris with Jacob Doris was taken to a sale aged 2 months in 1992.This was far too young to have been separated from her Mother, and the trauma of the sale room must have been an added horror. She grew up at the Trust for 3 years and was then placed with a family.

If you are unable to commit to such a permanent arrangement,
but love horses and wish to help, why not consider adopting a pony
as an alternative - see our "Ponies to Adopt" page for more
details. The ponies who live permanently at the farm are those who
are too old or infirm to be fostered and those who need extra special
care and attention.

New Helpers And Supporters Always Welcome.