Episodes
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 the scenes at Redwings, how the staff cope with all the challenges of caring for over 1,500 horses and ponies, and share the advice we've learnt along the way!      In this episode we’re back with welfare vet Nicola Berryman as she tells us all about...
Published 11/17/21
Welcome to Sounds of the Sanctuary - the brand new podcast from Redwings Horse Sanctuary. In this episode you can discover more about Adoption Star Esther - a little donkey who was rescued from appalling conditions when she was just two months old.  This week, we head to Redwings Caldecott to speak to equine carer Jess Cook about Esther and our largest long-eared herd, plus we drop into the visitor centre's gift shop to catch-up with Retail Development Manager Gareth Austin-Mills who...
Published 11/15/21
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 the scenes at Redwings, how the staff cope with all the challenges of caring for over 1,500 horses and ponies, and share the advice we've learnt along the way!      In this episode we’re back with Redwings' Head of Welfare and Behaviour Nic who explains...
Published 11/10/21
Welcome to Sounds of the Sanctuary - the brand new podcast from Redwings Horse Sanctuary. In this episode you can discover more about the veterinary care we provide at Redwings as we tell you the story of Arista - one of eight ponies rescued in February this year after suffering neglect. This week, Head of Welfare and Behaviour Nic de Brauwere discusses the challenges of welfare work and the large scale rescues Redwings often gets asked to help with. Then, Welfare Veterinary Surgeon Alex...
Published 11/08/21
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 the scenes at Redwings, how the staff cope with all the challenges of caring for over 1,500 horses and ponies, and share the advice we've learnt along the way!     In this episode we sit down with Redwings' Head of Welfare and Behaviour Nic who tells us...
Published 11/03/21
Welcome to Sounds of the Sanctuary - the brand new podcast from Redwings Horse Sanctuary. In this episode you can discover more about the veterinary care we provide at Redwings as we tell you the story of Arthur - a pony rescued from Bodmin Moor who was given just a 10% chance of survival.  This week, Welfare Vet Nicola Berryman tells us how she worked with the Redwings vet teams to save his life, and Nursing Manager Louise Gedge shines a spotlight on the work of our veterinary nursing team,...
Published 11/01/21
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 the scenes at Redwings, how the staff cope with all the challenges of caring for over 1,500 horses and ponies, and share the advice we've learnt along the way!  In this episode we sit down with Redwings' Policy and Research Manager Helen as she tells us...
Published 10/20/21
Welcome to Sounds of the Sanctuary - the brand new podcast from Redwings Horse Sanctuary. In this episode you can discover more about the care we provide in the Sanctuary as we share the story of Gibson - a Redwings Adoption Star who came to Redwings Mountains as an orphaned foal at just two days old.  This week, Welfare Vet Nicola Berryman talks us through what happens when foals are born to rescued mares at Redwings, and Equine Behaviour Manager Sarah tells us how we go about training...
Published 10/18/21
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 the scenes at Redwings, how the staff cope with all the challenges of caring for over 1,500 horses and ponies, and share the advice we've learnt along the way!  In this episode we sit down with Redwings' Equine Behaviour Manager Sarah Hallsworth to talk...
Published 10/13/21
Welcome to Sounds of the Sanctuary - the brand new podcast from Redwings Horse Sanctuary. In this episode you can discover more about the care we provide in the Sanctuary as we share the story of Riley - a hinny who came to Redwings with very challenging behavioural needs, and spent time at our specialist Behaviour as our teams pulled together to ensure he could live a peaceful, stress-free life - a far cry from what he had known.  Meet Senior Veterinary Surgeon Nic De Brauwere as he tells...
Published 10/11/21
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 the scenes at Redwings, how the staff cope with all the challenges of caring for over 1,500 horses and ponies, and share the advice we've learnt along the way!  In this episode we sit down with Redwings' Head of Norfolk Equine Operations Rachel Angell ...
Published 10/05/21
Welcome to Sounds of the Sanctuary - the brand new podcast from Redwings Horse Sanctuary. In this episode you can discover more about the care we provide in the Sanctuary as we share the story of Galena  -  a native pony who will soon be leaving Redwings to start her new life in a Redwings Guardian home.  Meet Head of Norfolk Equine Operations Rachel who tells us just why rehoming is such an important part of Redwings' work. Plus,  Rehoming Senior Team Leaders Kayleigh and Lucy share with us...
Published 10/04/21
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 the scenes at Redwings, how the staff cope with all the challenges of caring for over 1,500 horses and ponies, and share the advice we've learnt along the way!  In this episode we sit down with Redwings' Head of Norfolk Equine Services Rachel Angell  to...
Published 09/24/21
Welcome to Sounds of the Sanctuary - the brand new podcast from Redwings Horse Sanctuary. In this episode you can discover more about the care we provide in the Sanctuary as we share the story of Faith  - a cob cross found abandoned in a field, so emaciated and weak that she was unable to stand. Once at Redwings, Faith was supported by our specialist Anderson sling - a life-saving resource made possible by our veterinary and maintenance teams.  Meet Senior Veterinary Surgeon Nicky Jarvis who...
Published 09/24/21
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 the scenes at Redwings, how the staff cope with all the challenges of caring for over 1,500 horses and ponies, and share the advice we've learnt along the way!  In this episode we sit down with Redwings' Head of Veterinary Services (and all round...
Published 09/15/21
Welcome to Sounds of the Sanctuary - the brand new podcast from Redwings Horse Sanctuary. In this episode you can discover more about the care we provide in the Sanctuary as we introduce you to Amigo - a cob living with the long-term effects of liver damage, which means he will require specialist care for the rest of his life.  Meet vet Nicola Berryman who helped rescue him, and the team at Redwings Aylsham who continue to provide all the care he needs. Discover more about visiting Redwings,...
Published 09/15/21
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 the scenes at Redwings, how the staff cope with all the challenges of caring for over 1,500 horses and ponies, and share the advice we've learnt along the way!  In this episode we sit down with Senior Campaigns Officer Helen Whitelegg to talk about the...
Published 09/02/21
Welcome to Sounds of the Sanctuary - the brand new podcast from Redwings Horse Sanctuary. In this first episode you can discover more about our rescue work as we share the story of Matilda - a young cob who was discovered in very poor condition.  Meet the team who saved her and continue to provide her with all the loving care she needs, and find out more about our specialist Reception Centre for new arrivals.  Plus, we've got a special update on Phoenix - the young foal who was sadly a...
Published 09/01/21