Rehome a Pony
Rehoming one of our miniature Shetland ponies is a rewarding experience that changes lives—both yours and theirs. At Munchkins, we carefully match each pony to the right home, ensuring their needs and personality align with yours. Whether you're looking for a companion or a new member of your family, our rehoming process is designed to provide lifelong security for our ponies while giving you the joy of welcoming them into your life.
Give a Loving Pony a Home
PLEASE NOTE – AS A RESCUE CHARITY SOME OF OUR PONIES HAVE HEALTH OR BEHAVIOURAL ISSUES.
IF YOU ARE PREPARED TO TAKE ON AND ACTIVELY MANAGE A PONY WITH LAMINITIS, EMS, CUSHINGS, ARTHRITIS (REQUIRING MEDICATION) PLEASE DO ASK AFTER ANY INDIVIDUAL PONY THAT YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN ON OUR WEBSITE.
WE ARE ACTIVELY LOOKING FOR HOMES BUT A LOT OF PONIES GET OVERLOOKED AS THEY ARE NOT THE “PERFECT PONY”.
We often have ponies available for rehoming, and if you're interested, we encourage you to complete a rehoming application form.
While we typically rehome ponies within a 50-60 mile radius of our centre in Colyton, East Devon, we’re happy to consider homes further afield in the South of England, if we have home checkers available in those areas.
Once you’ve visited Munchkins and we’ve agreed on a suitable pony, we’ll carry out a home check, provide a copy of our rehoming contract, and explain the process in detail. It may take a few weeks before your pony is ready to move to their new home. During this time, you’re welcome to visit as often as you like by appointment. Before leaving, all ponies are checked by our vet to ensure they are fit to travel, and you will also receive a report from our behaviourist with everything you need to know about your new pony.
We ask for a rehoming donation, which varies depending on the pony, for a fit healthy pony, we ask for around £300 but this can vary depending on the pony, We also ask for a contribution of £10 to our charity's Members Club. This membership gives you access to our support network, including advice from our behaviour specialist, should you need it.
Ponies in Therapy homes
After very careful consideration, we have decided that we will not be rehoming any of our rescue ponies into "Therapy Homes". This includes petting farms, visitor centres/attractions or businesses that offer equine learning, working sessions with ponies or therapy with ponies and other such activities. It appears that these organisations are very popular and growing in number throughout England. There are no official guidelines of what constitutes best practice and there appears to be many unregulated and unlicensed businesses. We work closely with NEWC (National Equine Welfare Council) of which we are members. They give strict guidelines on using equines for therapy. As a rescue charity our ponies' welfare is paramount and we do not consider that our ponies would be suitable for this type of work. I am sure you will understand our decision.
Once you have completed the form and we have replied to you we will then arrange a visit to meet you and we will also require a vet and farrier reference.
Our Rehoming Ponies
Gelding
Benjamin
Born:
2010
Benjamin arrived at Munchkins as a stallion from an RSPCA neglect case, along with Peter, Tiggy, and Jemima. The group was in terrible condition, riddled with lice and suffering from neglect. Initially, Benjamin was very aggressive toward other ponies and resource-guarded his food, likely a result of his difficult past. Over time, with proper care and patience, he has settled in well at Munchkins. He now gets along with many of the ponies and spends much of his time with Jemima, forming a close bond with her. He has been diagnosed with Arthritis in his hocks and is being treated for his condition. He has also diagnosed with EMS and his diet is being managed carefully to ensure he remains in good condition.
Mare
Jemima
Born:
2018
Jemima arrived at Munchkins as part of an RSPCA rescue case, alongside Peter, Tiggy, and Benjamin, all of whom had suffered severe neglect. They were in terrible condition—emaciated, riddled with lice, and understandably wary of people. Since coming to Munchkins, they have been given everything they need and have learned that resource guarding food is not something they need to do. Jemima has strong bonds with Benjamin, Tiggy, and Zebedee, and she has come a long way from the frightened pony she once was. Now, she eagerly welcomes attention and happily greets you for scratches.
Gelding
Pasha
Born:
2013
Pasha arrived at Munchkins when his owner could no longer care for him. He has EMS, laminitis, and Cushing's, which means he cannot be allowed on grass. Despite these challenges, Pasha is an incredibly loyal pony with a love for running and playing with his herd. Pasha now lives in a quiet herd with Chip as the two are learning to be friends so they can be rehomed together. He is very trusting of people, even willing to lead without a rope. Pasha's wonderful temperament makes him a joy to be around, and his strong bond with both people and ponies is clear to see.
Gelding
Tim
Born:
2010
Tim, also known as Tiny Tim, is a cute little miniature Shetland with a cheeky personality that wins over everyone he meets. He arrived at Munchkins after his owner could no longer care for him and had spent some time in a vet hospital due to a reaction to his Cushing's medication. In addition to Cushing's, Tim is prone to laminitis and has had issues with his teeth. Despite these challenges, he's a much-loved pony at Munchkins and he certainly knows it! Tim is always the first to greet you, and his playful nature brings a smile to everyone's face.
Gelding
Tom
Born:
2014
Tom came to us after his owner could no longer care for him. He has a nervous twitch and can become quite anxious around people, making him difficult to handle and unable to lead on a head collar. However, with the help of our behavioural specialist, Tom is slowly making progress and building his confidence. He finds comfort in the company of his good friend Tim and enjoys life in a small, peaceful herd in one of our fields.