Lluest News
We are Hiring!
A great opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic & trustworthy, live in Equine Welfare Assistant & Trainer. As part of the small, dedicated team, you will be responsible for all aspects of our equines care; from meeting their daily health and welfare needs, to...
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Lluest Saved From The Brink Of Closure
In February and the start of March the charity's funds fell to a critical level after paying unexpected large repair bills. The Trustees (directors) made an announcement on Facebook on the 7th March 2023 that Lluest was going to close after 38 years of rescuing and...
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Lluest Horse and Pony Trust’s Great Hay and Feed Appeal 2022
It's July and it may seem like a long way off before we should be worrying about winter, but we need to ensure Lluest Horse and Pony Trust's Great Hay and Feed Appeal's target of £4,000, is reached well before its onset. Last winter, we spent £8,000 on feed, hay...
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Taking Care Of Elderly Horses And Ponies
With advances in veterinary medicine and more knowledge, horses like humans are now living longer. Many horses and ponies that have had good welfare throughout their lives, are now remaining healthy and active well in to their 20's and 30's. Taking care of elderly...
read morePhotography Competition for our charity wall calendars
Due to limited entries we have extended the deadline to 14th August 2022. Photography competition for Lluest Horse and Pony Trust's 2023 charity wall calendar. Are you, your relative, child or someone you know a budding photographer? Or maybe someone is getting a...
read moreSad Goodbye to Millie Mule
We are devastated to bring you the heart-breaking news of the loss of our beloved Millie Mule. Millie was only small in size but had the largest character and the greatest strength. We really are going to miss her so very much, especially Senior Welfare Assistant...
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Orphan Foal Maggie’s Story
Towards the end of April 2021 we received a call from another charity about a distressed newborn foal. The foal was spotted by a member of the public being kicked and bitten by other ponies on a South Wales mountain. The other charity were informed and went straight...
read moreSupport Adoption For Pets Help Again!
In October 2020, we were thrilled to receive a fabulous £6,000 grant from Support Adoption For Pets. The grant was given for £4,000 towards vet bills and £2,000 towards feed. Over the years, Support Adoption For Pets have provided invaluable support to the Trust. We...
read moreTrustee Vacancies x 4
Voluntary Trustee Role x 4 Are you passionate about the welfare of horses and ponies? Do you feel you can transfer your knowledge and skills to help us build a strong and diverse team? If yes, then look no further! Lluest Horse and Pony Trust one of only two National...
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Merry Christmas From The Lluest Team
Wishing our friends and supporters a safe and happy Christmas Thank you for your support through this extraordinary year. You've helped us to continue giving ponies a second chance in life. This year our friends and supporters helped us transform the lives of...
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Connie’s story
When we received a call from a concerned walker in March about a distressed and neglected foal, we knew they had to respond with the utmost urgency. What greeted us was the saddest, most heart wrenching scene... https://youtu.be/wkuvjeVbH5k There was a...
read moreCoronavirus statement
In light of yesterday’s briefing from the Prime Minister in relation to social distancing and avoiding entering the workplace, where possible at Lluest Horse and Pony Trust office staff will be working from home. However we are in a position where we need our staff to...
read moreVoluntary Treasurer Trustee Role
Are you passionate about the welfare of horses and ponies? Do you feel you can transfer your knowledge and skills to help us build a strong and diverse team? If yes, then look no further! Lluest Horse and Pony Trust in one of only two National Equine Welfare Council...
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Sarabi and Simba
Introducing the latest fortunate ponies to be given a rescue space here at the Trust. Sarabi a registered Welsh Section A mare and Simba her colt foal, are both named following a Lion King theme we started with foal Nala rescued last month. Earlier on in the year we...
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Nala and Penny
With no news on what has happened to Nala’s mum we took the steps to introduce her to the wonderful Penny. Penny had been calling out to her field companions and when Nala heard her she replied, this then resulted in a lot of back and forth whinnies. Penny had a foal...
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