Ask Red a question

Our mascot Red thinks he's a bit of a clever clogs when it comes to knowing all about Redwings!

He's here to answer your questions so feel free to ask him whatever you've always wanted to know about taking care of horses and ponies, what life is like here at Redwings, or even what Red likes for his tea!

Fill in the form here, wait a few days and Red's response may just appear in one of the categories on the right* (don't worry though, we'll keep your identity secret!)

See if you can catch Red out…

* Please note, if you would like a response directly emailed to you then please email young@redwings.co.uk instead. Please remember Red cannot respond to every question.

Recent Questions

Why do people abandon horses when they are worth a lot of money?

Unfortunately horses are being abandoned all over the country and this largely due to the current poor economic climate and because there are too many horses in the UK and not enough homes. In some cases horse owners are no longer able to afford to keep their horses and in desperation they abandon them because they simply do not know what else to do. In most cases large groups of horses are abandoned which were originally destined for horse sales. In this instance the owners of the horses are abandoning them because the cost of feeding and keeping the horses is higher than the price they will fetch at a sale. Redwings' Welfare Team is always there to give people advice, so if you know someone who is struggling, ask them to give us a call. 
 

I am thinking about adopting Rumpel, can you tell me what his character is like?

Thanks so much for your question. Well I have met Rumpel myself and so I am very able to answer your question! Rumpel is very friendly and he LOVES humans. He admitted to me that sometimes he spends all day at the fence enjoying cuddles from people walking by that his pony friends have to remind him to graze!!! Rumpel also has quite a cheeky nature too, he is always looking to have fun with his pals in his paddock.

Hello Red, the school holidays are coming up. I should be very excited but unfortunately the weather is terrible and so I will be spending lots of time inside the house. Are there an activities I can do at home as a Young Redwings member?

Hello there, great question! There is something very exciting that you can do and that is to have a go at creating a picture of ponies in the snow! More information can be found by clicking on 'news' at the top of the Young Redwings website (it's the second story down). You could win a Pony Club Tales goodie bag and your design could even be made into a Christmas card!
 
So what are you waiting for? Let's get colouring!!!

Hi Red, I am thinking of re-homing a horse from Redwings but I am not sure how to apply. Thanks Katy :)

Hello Katy, thank you for your question!  Re-homing applications can only be done through the Redwings website www.redwings.co.uk  From the home page scroll to the bottom of the home page and click on the  re-homing link and then ‘find a new friend’. Or simply go to http://www.redwings.org.uk/rehoming/find-a-new-friend/ for all the information you need. Good luck!
 

Hi Red, I am thinking of adopting Misfit. Is he a friendly pony or is he naughty? Love Chloe :)

Hi Chloe, good question. Well I have met Misfit myself and let me tell you he is one cheeky chappy. He’s loves chewing the bootlaces of his carers and playing with his Shetland pony pals in the paddock – he really is great fun. Misfit is also a lovely friendly pony and he loves nothing more than a cuddle through the fence from a human friend :)
 

I would like to do some fundraising for Redwings by selling some pin badges but I don't know whether I can get more than one box. I have got four horsey mad friends and they all want to help but can I get one for them too?

Yes is the simple answer to your question! We'd love to send you and your horsey mad pals some Redwings pin badges - all the money raised from selling the pin bades will go directly to helping our horses, ponies, donkeys and mules. All you need to do is email fundraising@redwings.co.uk and you'll be sent details of everything you need to know!
 
Thank you :)