Shy Lowen Horse & Pony Sanctuary

04/06/2026

Tuesday 2nd June was Bernadette Langfield's investiture with the British Empire Medal for services to Community and Charity. Presented by the Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside in a lovely ceremony at St George’s Hall, Liverpool.
Bernie says there's lots more to come, we're only just getting started :) so watch this space in the coming days, weeks and years as Shy Lowen grows and grows.

04/06/2026

We have the flyer and line up for our live music fundraiser on Sunday 5th July! Save the date!
Huge thanks to Mike Badger Music for organising and performing once again ❤️
Hope to see you all there!

31/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our open day this afternoon, we were lucky with the weather for once and we hope you all enjoyed yourselves!
The horses are stuffed with carrots, the volunteers are exhausted and we'd like to thank them all for working so hard and being so welcoming to our visitors!
We raised £1594, which included some generous donations on top of the money raised from stalls, games and activities, so thank you very much for your kindness and support ❤️
If you were unable to attend but would like to help, please consider making a donation, every penny helps to keep us going in these difficult times!
Our next open day is the live music event on Sunday 5th July - we will be open from 12pm-8pm with all of the usual goodies on offer as well as our famous annual mini music festival to keep you entertained throughout! Hope to see you there 🎸🎵

31/05/2026

We are open and our May Bank Holiday fundraiser has begun! Visitors welcome 1pm-4pm today! Come along and enjoy games, stalls, refreshments, homemade cakes, face painting and pony rides, or if you're unable to join us, please consider making a donation to help our wonderful rescue horses and ponies. Thank you, we hope to see you soon!

30/05/2026

🐴 TOMORROW 🐎

Our May Spring into Summer fundraiser is tomorrow Sunday 31 May 🐴 Gates open 1-4pm, donation on entry. As always, dogs are welcome, but must be kept on a lead 🐕‍🦺

Come and meet our fantastic volunteers and of course our horses and ponies 🐴🐎🏇

Visit our fundraising stalls, win every time tombola, and homemade cakes and refreshments ☕🍰 and a teddy bear tombola! 🧸 Don't forget there will be pony rides too 🐴

If you can't make it to the event, please consider making a donation - eg £2.50 buys a net of carrots, £5.00 pays for hay for a pony for a day. Every £1 really helps 🤗

You can donate via PayPal [email protected], friends and family please, or bank transfer to Shy Lowen Horse & Pony Sanctuary Sort code 16 24 06 and account number 10499555

Please share this post far and wide, it really helps people see our posts, as Facebook is not always helpful 🤗 Thanks for all your continued support 🩷 Hope to see you 🥳

PS in case you're wondering, we are now holding our dog show on 16 August 🐾

25/05/2026

🐴 Less than a week away 🎉

Our May Spring into Summer fundraiser on Sunday 31 May 🐴 Gates open 1-4pm, donation on entry. Dogs are welcome, but must be kept on a lead 🐕‍🦺

Come and meet our fantastic volunteers and of course our horses and ponies 🐴🐎🏇

Visit our fundraising stalls, win every time tombola, and homemade cakes and refreshments ☕🍰 and a teddy bear tombola! 🧸 Don't forget there will be pony rides too 🐴

If you can't make it on Sunday 31st, please consider making a donation - eg £2.50 buys a net of carrots, £5.00 pays for hay for a pony for a day. Every £1 really helps 🤗

You can donate via PayPal [email protected], friends and family please, or bank transfer to Shy Lowen Horse & Pony Sanctuary Sort code 16 24 06 and account number 10499555

Please share this post far and wide, it really helps, as Facebook is not always helpful 🤗 Thanks for all your continued support 🩷 Hope to see you 🥳

PS in case you're wondering, we are now holding our dog show on 16 August 🐾

20/05/2026

We've still got some spaces for Own A Pony Day on Monday 25th, Tuesday 26th and Friday 29th May. Yes, your very own pony from 10.30am until 4pm with 2 half hour riding lessons included for only £45. If you book for two on the same day it's just £80.
Children 8 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult - no cost for the adult.
Please message us or email [email protected] to book

19/05/2026

Does anybody have a road bike they no longer need which could be donated to Tom Harrison House and The Bridge Project please 🙏

Tom Harrison House and The Bridge House Project are looking for donations of 2–3 serviceable road bikes for our beneficiaries to take part in the Bala Triathlon this year while fundraising for Tom Harrison House. Taking part in the event provides an incredible opportunity to build confidence, improve wellbeing, and support recovery through fitness and challenge, while also raising money for a fantastic cause supporting people affected by addiction and poor mental health. If you have a road bike in good working condition that you would be willing to donate, we would be hugely grateful for your support. Please contact 07538 891 732 for more information.
Derry Mathews Derrys Fit Club

18/05/2026

🐴 News 🎉

We are holding a May Bank Holiday fundraiser on Sunday 31 May 🐴 Gates open 1-4pm, donation on entry. Dogs are welcome, but must be kept on a lead 🐕‍🦺

Come and meet our fantastic volunteers and of course our horses and ponies 🐴🐎🏇

Visit our fundraising stalls, win every time tombola, and homemade cakes and refreshments ☕🍰 and a teddy bear tombola! 🧸 Don't forget there will be pony rides too 🐴

If you can't make it on Sunday 31st, please consider making a donation - eg £2.50 buys a net of carrots, £5.00 pays for hay for a pony for a day. Every £1 really helps 🤗

You can donate via PayPal [email protected], friends and family please, or bank transfer to Shy Lowen Horse & Pony Sanctuary Sort code 16 24 06 and account number 10499555

Please share this post far and wide, it really helps 🤗 Thanks for all your continued support 🩷 Hope to see you 🥳

PS in case you're wondering, we are now holding our dog show on 16 August 🐾

10/05/2026

Following the announcement of Bernie being honoured by King Charles in his New Year Honours list she was invited along with a guest to a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace. So on Friday, after completing some morning duties at Shy Lowen, Bernie and Eric headed off to dress in more appropriate clothing and get the train to London. They returned that evening so normal service resumed :)
The Royal family in attendance were Prince William, Princess Kate, Prince Edward, Sophie Duchess of Edinburgh and Zara Tindall.
Those of you who are familiar with Bernie and Eric may not recognise them in these pictures but we can assure you it is definitely them :)
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