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Rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes horses, ponies and donkeys
Open 7 days a week over the school Easter holidays, 10am - 3pm
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We rescue, rehabilitate and re-home horses, ponies and donkeys. The sanctuary is open to the public every day free of charge and we run fun and educational activities for families and groups.

01/11/2026

31/10/2026

Happy Halloween 🎃👻

29/10/2026

The lovely Frank is looking for sponsors to support him on his Rehab to Rehome journey.

Frank has a condition called locking stifle, which means his hind leg can temporarily get stuck in a straight position, making it difficult for him to bend it normally.

He may need surgery to help him move more comfortably and give him the best chance of finding his perfect loan home. If Frank needs surgery it will cost around £800 by sponsoring him you can help towards the cost of his surgery.

For a one-off payment of just £15, you can help towards Frank’s care, feed and medical treatment.
💚 Your sponsorship includes:
🐴 A digital fact file about Frank.
📧 An email update when he finds his perfect loan home.

There’s no set timescale for rehabilitation, and your sponsorship supports Frank for as long as he’s with us. Once he’s rehomed, his stable space can help us rescue another horse in need!
One horse. One story. One chance at a brighter future. 💚

👉 Can you be part of Frank’s journey and sponsor him today?
https://www.hopepastures.org/rehab-to-rehome/

Please note: This is a digital-only scheme, with all communication via email

29/10/2026

Don't forget our pumpkin trail is on all week. Fabulous glitter tattoos are available from 1pm today! Looking forward to seeing you all ☺

28/10/2026

They’ve arrived! 🎉 Our 2027 Hope Pastures calendars are now available online and in the Visitor Centre.

Just £8 for a whole year of our wonderful horses, ponies and donkeys ☺️

All the photographs were taken by our staff and volunteers...what a talented bunch! Every penny of profit helps us care for the animals featured in the calendar… and all their friends too 💕

Buy yours here: https://www.hopepastures.org/product/2027-hope-pastures-calendar/

24/10/2026

🐴 Beyond the Yard | Case 4

At Hope Pastures, we support the castration of horses each year to help prevent unwanted breeding and reduce the number of horses born into uncertain futures.

In this case, we supported the owner to safely castrate their ponies, helping improve their future welfare and management options.

Not every horse we help comes through our gates. Sometimes, practical support can make a real difference to their future ✨

23/10/2026

🎃 Half term is here, and Halloween is just around the corner!
Why not bring your little ones to Hope Pastures for our annual pumpkin hunt? Find the 12 pumpkins scattered around the site and use the letters to spell out two of our residents' names! Pick up the form from the Visitor Centre and return it completed to win a prize 🎃

We have scary (but very tasty) cakes, and on selected days you can grab a fabulous glitter tattoo for a little extra Halloween fun. 👻
Get your tattoo on:
Monday 26th from 11.00 until 2.00pm
Tuesday 27th from 10.30am until 12.30pm
Thursday 29th from 1.00pm until 3pm

Free parking and entry to the site. We look forward to seeing you!

22/10/2026

🐴✨ Ghost’s Training Journey✨🐴
When Ghost first came to us, he was very head shy and nervous around people. 💙 Being approached and having people near his head was something he found difficult, so we knew that building trust, confidence and positive associations would be an important part of his journey.

We’ve been working with Ghost using clicker training and positive reinforcement, allowing him to learn at his own pace without pressure. Every little try, every moment of curiosity and every step towards feeling more comfortable is celebrated. 🥰

It’s been lovely to see him gradually learning that people can be a positive experience and that he has a voice in the training process. We want him to feel safe, understand what we’re asking and have the confidence to participate willingly, rather than simply having things done to him.

🎥 Want to follow Ghost’s journey from the beginning?
Here are some of his previous training videos so you can see how far he’s come and follow his progress for yourselves! 💙

🐴 Watch Ghost’s training journey:

▶️ Ghost’s training video 1
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/19bGRHbfwb/?mibextid=wwXIfr

▶️ Ghost’s training video 2
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1KWR3Ta38K/?mibextid=wwXIfr

▶️ Ghost’s training video 3
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CDC7rwy3L/?mibextid=wwXIfr

We’ve now reached another exciting stage in his training, as we’ve started introducing self-headcollaring! 🎉 This is where Ghost learns to actively put his own head into the headcollar, rather than having someone put it on for him.
For a horse who arrived so head shy and nervous of people, this is an important step. We’re breaking everything down into small, achievable stages, using the clicker to mark the behaviours we want and rewarding his efforts along the way.
There’s still a journey ahead of us, and we’re certainly not rushing him. Trust takes time, and progress isn’t always measured in big milestones. Sometimes, it’s the little moments that mean the most. ❤️

We’re so proud of Ghost and the progress he’s making. Watching him learn, grow in confidence and begin to feel more comfortable with people is exactly why we do what we do.

One step at a time, at Ghost’s pace. 💙🐴
If you’ve been following Ghost’s journey, we’d love to hear what you think of his progress! And if you’re new here, take a look at his earlier videos to see where it all began. 🥰

Address

Weetwood Lane
Leeds
LS165PH

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 3pm
Wednesday	10am - 3pm
Thursday	10am - 3pm
Friday	10am - 3pm
Saturday	10am - 3pm
Sunday	10am - 3pm

Telephone

+441132614344

Website

http://www.hopepastures.org/

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