About Us

“Kindness, Care and Knowledge”


Founded in 1988 by Rosemary Kind, The Mare and Foal Sanctuary aims not just to rescue neglected, unwanted or abused horses and ponies but to rehabilitate, retrain and, where possible, rehome them in loving, knowledgeable environments.

The Sanctuary, which is based in South Devon, currently cares for around 300 horses and ponies, both at its stables and in loving loan homes across the south west of England.

In 2010, the charity became a member of NEWC (the National Equine Welfare Council), with whom it works closely to improve equine welfare in the UK. The Sanctuary also works with the public and the media in order to raise awareness and educate with regards to equine welfare issues.


For more information about the work of The Mare and Foal Sanctuary, visit www.mareandfoal.org or call 01626 355969.

Registered Charity Number: 1141831


Press releases

Ready, Steady, Go! Rachael Runs to Raise Funds for Sanctuary

The Mare and Foal Sanctuary’s Rachael Owens is donning her running gearin order to raise money for the charity’s horses and ponies. Rachael, who... read more

22.08.2013 • By The Mare and Foal Sanctuary

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