Welcome to the Lluest Horse and Pony Trust
Rescue Rehabilitation Rehoming
Charity Duck Race – Sunday 6th September
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Each duck sold is randomly assigned a number between 1 and 1000. The first duck across the finish line is the winning number.
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If it matches one of your ducks, you win our £100 prize!
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If it’s one of the unsold ducks, the £100 stays with the charity — which means the horses and ponies at Lluest are the real winners
Lluest Horse and Pony Trust’s September Open Day, Tack sale & Dog Show
On the day there will be:
A fun companion and KC dog show
Tea & Cake stall with tasty bakes and delicious homemade cakes
Trade stalls including candles, crafts, gifts and many more
Huge preloved tack and rugs sale
Raffle and Tombola with some lovely prizes
Entry to the Day is free but we ask for £5 per car for parking.
For more information, see: Facebook Event Page
Bryn and Peter Pan – Two Young Colts Given a Second Chance in Wales
In spring 2026, two young colts arrived at Lluest Horse and Pony Trust under very different circumstances, but both in urgent need of care, rehabilitation, and a safe future.
Today, Bryn and Peter Pan can regularly be seen grazing, resting and exploring side by side — something that once felt far from certain.
A Second Chance For Tethered Mare and Her Foal
Lluest Horse and Pony Trust Turns 40!
This year, we proudly celebrate 40 years since Ginny Hajdukiewicz founded Lluest Horse and Pony Trust. Ginny dedicated her life to saving and caring for ponies in need, often putting their welfare above her own. From surviving on bread and potatoes to ensure her horses were fed, to challenging poor treatment at horse sales, her passion never wavered.
The BBC has featured Ginny’s inspiring story, highlighting her incredible impact and the lasting legacy she left behind. To learn more about our history and to purchase our special anniversary book, click the links below.
40th Anniversary Events
Lluest turns 40 years old in 2025! We would love for you to join us in celebrating 40 years of giving horses, ponies and donkeys second chances.
40th Anniversary Facebook Auction
A celebratory auction of donated items to raise much-needed funds in our 40th year of rescue. Our staff and volunteer Ali have gathered some very kind and generous donations from original Canvas paintings and days out to riding boots and matching horsewear sets, there is something for everyone. Please Follow the link below for the Auction group.
Special Thanks To The Following People and Businesses For Auction Donations –
- Millie Ayres at Tack That Twinkles
- DCUK The Duck Company
- Dave Wood (sculpture)
- Michelle Wesoly (Art)
- David Cowdry Art
- Wrendale Designs By Hannah Dale
- Delta Force Paintballing
- The Barbour Foundation
- Premier Equine
- Pet & Equine Photography Co by Rhian Mai
- The National Show Caves
- Horses in Harmony – Equine Performance & Rehabilitation Therapist
Summer Open Day & Dog Show Sunday 1st June
Parking in the field is £5 cash per car. A fantastic day planned meeting the rescues, trade stalls, huge tack and rugs sale, pizza, tea, cake, and demos. Gates open at 10.30 am with the dog show starting at 11.30 am.
Autumn Open Day & Dog Show Sunday 7th September
Parking in the field is £5 cash per car. A fantastic day planned meeting the rescues, trade stalls, huge tack and rugs sale, pizza, tea, cake, and demos. Gates open at 10.30 am with the dog show starting at 11.30 am.
Connie’s Story
Sometimes the most amazing stories are the ones you have to wait to tell.
When we received a call from a walker in mid-March 2020, concerned for a foal, we knew that despite lockdown we had to respond with the utmost urgency..
Click below to watch and read the heart-breaking and hopeful story of Connie, rescued in lockdown against the odds and how you can support her journey towards a fulfilling life…
Welcome to Lluest Horse and Pony Trust
We’re proud to be one of only two National Equine Welfare Council member equine welfare charities in Wales.
Founded in 1985 by the remarkable late Ginny Hajdukiewicz, Lluest has rescued over 400 ponies in 35 years. While Ginny sadly passed away at 38, the trust is her legacy.
Lluest, meaning ‘haven’ in Welsh, strives to provide a place of safety and rescue to horses and ponies who have been victims of abandonment, cruelty and neglect on our 40 acre farm in the Brecon Beacons.
Our work
Rescue is just the beginning for our horses, ponies and donkeys. Our experienced small team tailor our care to each animal, to provide for their individual needs through rehabilitation. Once back at optimum health, our ultimate aim is always to find each pony a loving experienced Guardian home. We believe every horse and pony deserves a second chance to flourish in safety.
Every horse and donkey owner should have the resources and information available on how to meet their animal’s welfare and five needs, read more here.
Help us care for rescued ponies at this difficult time
Please click to read our statement in response to COVID19
How you can help
Sponsor a pony
Rehoming isn’t always a viable option for some horses and ponies, who will have a place of haven and safety at Lluest for as long as they need it. Support our long-term residents by sponsoring a pony.
Rehoming
Providing a home to a rescue is the most rewarding journey. We can’t promise perfection, but we wouldn’t want them any other way. Our Guardian network is trusted with the care of over 100 rescued horses and ponies, with our team supporting every step of the way.
Support our work
As a small charity and independent rescue organisation, we rely solely on public support. We couldn’t continue without you. There are so many ways you can support us and make a difference to rescued ponies.
Lets stay in touch
Do you want to hear from the frontline of rescue and rehabilitation across South Wales?
Our rescues have incredible stories to tell. If you’d like to receive updates about our work and updates about our horses, ponies and donkeys to your inbox, please subscribe to our email newsletter. It’s a completely free way to stay in the know about all things Lluest!