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…
Don't forget your question, Red loves a challenge!
* 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
Hi there,
I just wondered if it costs £12.50 per month or per year to adopt a Redwings horse, pony, donkey or mule?
Thank you for your brilliant question!
Well the good news is that it costs just £12.50 a year adopt one of the Redwings adoption stars! There are two different types of Adoption Nosebag to choose from depending on whether you’d prefer to receive your adoption in the post or online!
'Standard' Nosebag
Your ‘Standard’ Postal Nosebag pack will include a beautiful A5 photograph and adoption certificate plus their story and information about how you can visit your new friend. You will also receive another update and a new photograph just before their birthday, complete with an invite to their party too!
'Online' Nosebag
Online Nosebag gives you a year’s worth of access to your chosen horse’s website, which features their exclusive diary plus loads of photos, videos and wallpaper for you to download… and there’s even a chance to help take care of your new friend yourself on the fun online game!
Now the only thing you’ve left to do is choose who you would most like to adopt!
Are donkeys the same as horses?
Hey there and thank you for your question!
It’s a great question and one not many people know the answer to so I will have a go at explaining!
Quite simply - Donkeys are different! There are no native breeds of donkey in Britain and they are naturally equipped to cope with the warm climate and dry landscape of North Africa – not the wet conditions and luscious pastures of the UK! This plays a part in nearly every aspect of a donkey’s care, not to mention their diet. It’s thought that a donkey needs around three-quarters of the amount of food that a pony would eat in a day. This is due to the donkey’s efficient digestive system, which is designed to deal with the sparse vegetation of desert plains.
Unlike horses, donkeys are not waterproof and they hate the rain! Donkeys require lots of shelter so that they can stay dry in wet weather and may even require a rug when the colder months set in.
Donkeys’ behaviour tends to be stoic, which means they show signs of fear and illness less readily than horses. Owners must know their donkeys inside out to spot when their donkeys are feeling poorly. However, this does not mean that donkeys are tough - in fact, they are sensitive souls who can easily become stressed. If possible they should always be kept in pairs as donkeys bond very strongly with their friends and even become ill when separated from them.
Hey Red,
Denise is my favourite donkey and I wondered when it is her birthday because I really want to visit her and show her that I think she is the best donkey at Caldecott!!
Hello!
Great question! Well I'll start by confirming that Denise's birthday party is going to be held at Redwings Caldecott on 2nd September . Her birthday parade (that's the bit where she wears her red sash and eats her birthday cake) will be at 1pm.
Denise is very well - she's her usual mischievous self!!! Her carers told me that last week she trotted around and around her paddock when it was her turn to be caught from the field! She really is a naughty (but very cute) donkey!!! :)
I was thinking about adopting Esther the donkey from Redwings Caldecott in Norfolk. Can you tell me about her personality?
Thank you for your question!
Esther is a lovely donkey who is always very polite and well mannered. She will always put all the other donkeys and mules in the paddock before herself. Esther can feel a bit shy from time to time, sadly she had a difficult start in life as she was rescued from a terrible farm, but since arriving at Redwings, Esther is becoming more and more confident everyday. I think she is a lovely donkey (and she is very pretty too!)
Is it completely free to be a member of Young Redwings?
Thanks for your question. Yes, it is completely free to join Young Redwings. All you need to do is click on 'join up' at the top of the page (underneath Red in the horseshoe) and we'll send you two Young Redwings magazines per year, for free!
It's easy peasy to join Young Redwings!
Rain scald is a condition which affects a horse's skin and can cause the horse's hair to fall out in clumps which can make the skin underneath become inflamed and sore. It is caused by a teeny tiny microscopic creature which behaves a bit like a fungus and is found in the dirt. If a horse has a dirty or dusty coat that becomes wet, the microscopic fungus can grow and that's where the problem arises. Bathing the horse's skin with an antiseptic shampoo and keeping the area dry is the best way to treat rainscald.
