To rug or not to rug?

To rug or not to rug?

At Ferne, we make our decision on each individual horse’s need. In this photo, we have Bob and Ollie sporting lightweight rugs as they are elderly thoroughbreds who drop condition easily. In the nude, we have Dixie, also aged but a native type who is prone to...
Half Term Fun at Ferne

Half Term Fun at Ferne

For budding scientists, a great opportunity to find out all there is to know about invertebrates – under the microscope and in our nature trail at the Sanctuary during Half Term. Our invertebrate spotting nature trail is open from Saturday 20th October to Sunday...
Sweet ending for Toffee and Minty

Sweet ending for Toffee and Minty

Over a year ago, Ferne Animal Sanctuary rescued two very unwell horses from a badly managed livery yard. The four-year-old stallions had been confined to stables for three years and were severely malnourished, suffering from developmental problems, liver damage, UV...
Celebrating our 25th Corporate Sponsor!

Celebrating our 25th Corporate Sponsor!

Ferne Animal Sanctuary is delighted to welcome Petplan Insurance as their latest Corporate Ambassador, alongside our existing ambassador, Oscar Mayer. We are also honoured to have RH Partners as a new Corporate Partner and CountryCottagesOnline, CID Fire &...