Hidden Truth: Hidden Truth: Hidden Truth: Hidden Truth: Hidden Truth: The Plight of the Pound Pony

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‘Willthisview,throughthesebars,bemylastoftheworld? A worldthatdoesn’twantmebecauseIamthewrong size,orshape, orcolour... Orperhapssomeonejustgot boredwithmeandsoImustdie,unwanted,inthisplace?’

Hillside’s work to bring horses and ponies like Copper to safety from various stray horse pounds around the UK has taken us to the brink of what we can do. Since 2012, we have rescued over 900 unwanted horses and ponies and there are now over 1600 in our care and we remain determined not to let these forgotten animals perish miserably as society’s dirty throwaway secret. The plight of these poor animals, often rounded up in herds, is rarely reported, but their lives are worth no less than than any other horse and we will do everything we can to help them. However, the sheer logistics of looking after so many has driven us to find innovative ways of providing their feed and care which you can read about on page 23.

Hard work and forward thinking have helped us to save the lives of hundreds of animals like Copper, but it is only with the ongoing kindness of our supporters that it can be a lasting reality.

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It is only through your kindness that we can continue to rescue and campaign for other animals in need . . . . . . any amount you can spare will be very gratefully received.