Successes
A Selection Of Our Success Stories
Mr Spud
Here is Shy Lowen's Mr Spud with his loaner Rhiannon after winning first place in 6 out of 6 gymkhana races!! Well done to them both!
Isaac
One of our great successes is Isaac. He came to Shy Lowen as a serial bolter, whose former owner sadly came to the conclusion that he was too dangerous for her to keep. Some time and lots of patience (and Shelley's skill!) later, and Isaac has turned into such a wonderful horse that he now works as one of our riding school horses.
Isaac now hacks out on the road safely, works on therapy programmes and with local school children, gives pony rides and lead rein lessons to beginners, and has even taken part in ridden displays at the sanctuary open days, with piped music and audiences surrounding him.
Casper
We are very proud of Shy Lowen's Casper, shown with his loaner Megan at their first show together after coming 1st, 2nd and 3rd place throughout the day
More Successes...
Below you will find a small selection of horses who we have successfully re-homed and have gone on to new lives of usefulness and purpose with their human partners. Whether it be as a family pet, companion horse or with a more advanced rider working towards success at a higher level, all have found their place in the world.
Beauty Bow
Beauty is a 14hh dark brown mare, born in approximately 2005.
She was part of a group of horses to be trained for a riding school, but her very nervous temperament made her unsuitable for their needs. She came to Shy Lowen in 2012, where she overcame her initial fear of people and began her training to be ridden. She then found an understanding and patient home as a companion with loaners who are willing to spend time continuing her training and building her trust.
Brown Boy
Brown Boy is a 14.2hh bright bay cob, born around 2008. He was bought as a newly backed youngster but he developed behavioural problems and came to Shy Lowen in early 2013.
Initially very shy of people, it was decided that his ridden training should be started again from the beginning. He found an experienced home with a patient loaner who spent a lot of time gaining his trust. He continued his training in his new home and has since progressed to become a lovely riding pony who also hacks out.
Dolly
Dolly is a 17.1hh bay mare born on 20th April 2002. She came to Shy Lowen in 2010, as her previous owner informed us she suffered from COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), which is similar to human asthma. Dolly is a gentle giant with a very friendly temperament, and loves people and food. Dolly is also a willing and responsive ride. She found a home in beautiful countryside where she now lives with a group of other horses and enjoys life as a ‘happy hacker’