Herd on the Hill Sanctuary

06/09/2026

Oh my goodness the noise of the first of 149 rally cars is deafening! The horses are ok so far. They weren't too impressed with the low flying helicopters but seem to be settling down with the car noise somewhat.

The minis' track and shelter runs within feet of the lane and im so glad I've kept them on the yard. Lots of enrichment with goat willow, hay and fibre nuts provided and the main herd have their hay as far away from the road as I could carry it!

We have them coming past again at 2pm; might have to wear ear defenders!

05/09/2026

Its been a beautiful sunny September day here on the hill, so peaceful and all the animals are enjoying the cooler weather and return of grazing.

Tomorrow is not going to be so peaceful as the huge international car rally is coming directly past us, twice! Ill be getting up at the crack of dawn as the ponies won't be able to go on their track at all so lots of haynets on the yard for them. Wish us luck folks, its going to be a noisy day!

04/09/2026

Coming in for breakfast.

We seemed to have jumped straight to October here in West Wales and the crunchy brown fields have turned emerald green again.

The main herd come in every single day for a check over, feed, herbal self selection, meds and creams as necessary.

Watching them walk over the hardcore track is especially useful at this time of year, during a flush of grass, as it gives us vital early warning of laminitis. Several of our rescues are here because of metabolic issues and these show up first as footyness on rocky surfaces which doesn't present on soft surfaces.

Love these amazing being so much. We hope you are all well and enjoying the cooler temperatures where you are 🥰

01/09/2026

Well we are slowly recovering from our over 20 mile challenge from the Cambrian mountains to Tregaron via Corscaron marshes, phew!

It certainly was a challenge this year as the weather threw all she had at us and the walking guide book was a bit vague in places leading to huge detours! With aches in places I didn't know could ache (you don't bounce back quite as fast in your 50's!) Timi and I are glad to have succeeded.

Thankyou so so much to all who have donated so far: we've got £475 towards our pallet of mats which is well over halfway there.

We are keeping the Gofundme open for a couple more weeks if you'd like to donate to help our rescued horses thrive through the wet months. Ill put the link in comments.

Please like, comment and share as it pushes our appeal out there the more interactions we get.

Thankyou all! 🥰

30/08/2026

30/08/2026

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Every year our intrepid explorers Maria and Timi hike a gruel… Herd on the Hill Sanctuary needs your support for Hike for the Herd - Mud Stabilisation Mats Appeal

30/08/2026

Tango orange is this seasons look!