Our Ponies
These are the ponies that are currently residing at Munchkins and, for various reasons, cannot be rehomed. They will live out their days here and are available to sponsor.
BONNIE
Date of birth: 2010
Came from: Wales
Health problems: dwarfism and behavioural issues
Why can't be rehomed: because of her dwarfism, Bonnie has a short life span and needs careful monitoring. She has terrible conformation in her hind legs.
JANUARY
Date of birth: 1998
Came from: Middx - abandoned and emaciated with dead horses in the field.
Health problems: arthritis. January is going blind.
Why can't be rehomed: she is old and nervous and it would be too traumatic for her to move homes.
MABEL
Date of birth: 1st May 2010
Came from: helped owner in need
Health problems: behavioural issues, dwarfism, arthritis, twisted back legs and club feet behind.
Why can't be rehomed: Mabel is currently going through a rehabilitation programme with our equine behaviourist.
WHISPER
Date of birth: approx 2000
Came from: Essex - helped owner in need
Health problems: cushings (PPID), partially sighted and had a cancerous tumour removed
Why can't be rehomed: too many health complaints
FELICITY
Date of birth: 15th May 2003
Came from: Essex - helped owner in need.
Health problems: severe arthritis in her spine and hind legs, cushings (PPID).
Why can't be rehomed: too many health problems
BAM BAM
Date of birth: 11th July 2011
Came from: Hertfordshire - abandoned in a pub back garden.
Health problems: He has a deformed hip, has had colic and a severe virus in 2022. He struggles to maintain condition and needs expert care..
Why can't be rehomed: currently being treated/investigated for numerous health conditions.
ROLO
Date of birth: 1996
Came from: Wales and a rescue/neglect case.
Health problems: poor teeth, very nervous, partially sighted.
Why can't be rehomed: he is too old and moving homes would be too traumatic for him.
NUTMEG
Date of birth: 26th May 2001.
Came from: Cornwall. Welfare case.
Health problems: arthritis. Very nervous.
Why can't be rehomed: moving homes would be too traumatic for her.
VELVET
Date of birth: Approx 2000
Came from: Rescued
Health problems: Velvet is in her 20's and came from a horrific background. She has very few grinding teeth and needs several bowls of soft mash a day.
Why can't be rehomed: Velvet has had an awful life and is petrified of people. She needs time to learn to trust again and will live out her days at Munchkins..
POPCORN
Date of birth: 2013
Came from: helped owner in need.
Health problems: laminitis
Why can't be rehomed: Popcorn is new to Munchkins and is currently being assessed with her mum, Whisper.
HONEY
Date of birth: 15th May 2003.
Came from: Ireland - helped elderly owner in need.
Health problems: laminitis
Why can't be rehomed: Honey has recently returned from a foster home that sadly did not work out. She will stay at Munchkins as she also has behavioural problems.
BLOSSOM
Date of birth: 1999
Came from: Devon
Health problems: Was starved so is always hungry. Frightened and traumatic background
Why can't be rehomed: when Blossom arrived, she was un-handleable and emaciated. She is settled at Munchkins and best friends with Christie. It would be too traumatic for her to move homes again.
DAINTY
Date of birth: 1985
Came from: Wales - helped owner in need
Health problems: dental problems - she has no front teeth! Advanced arthritis and deformed front feet
Why can't be rehomed: she is too old and lives with her blind daughter Bijou
BUTTERSCOTCH
Date of birth: 8th May 2012
Came from: referral from a local animal sanctuary
Health problems: extensive dental problems, stifle issues and may need surgery
Why can't be rehomed: Needs ongoing exercise program and physio.
BIJOU
Date of birth: 12th July 1995
Came from: Wales - helped owner in need.
Health problems: completely blind, cushings (PPID) and skin problems
Why can't be rehomed: too many health complaints
EVE
Date of birth: Approx 2008
Came from: Wales - Rescued
Health problems: not known
Why can't be rehomed: Eve is a very frightened traumatised pony. She is best friends with Velvet and both will remain at Munchkins as they are pair bonded.
LADY
Date of birth: October 2010
Came from: rescued from a home where she was beaten and tied down in order to trim her feet.
Health problems: laminitis, back problems, stiff hind legs.
Why can't be rehomed: she benefits from 1-1 and has built up a strong bond with her main handlers. Moving homes would be too traumatic for her.
TOFFEE
Date of birth: 8th August
Came from: multi agency rescue case
Health problems: cushings, PPID laminitis, EMS. Allergies.
Why can't be rehomed: for her safety, Toffee's identity has to remain private.
TINY TIM
Date of birth: 13th April 2010
Came from: helped owner in need.
Health problems: laminitis, cushings PPID. He cannot take prascend..
Why can't be rehomed: Tim was very ill before he came to us and was in a vet hospital due to a reaction to his cushings medication. His cushings has to be managed very carefully now and Tim needs close observation to ensure he does not become unwell again.
BEAR
Date of birth: Summer 2021
Came from: referral via our welfare advisor.
Health problems: Bear is unhandleable.
Why can't be rehomed: Bear was taken away from his Mum at a very young age and is terrified of people. He is gradually beginning to trust
GUINEVERE
Date of birth: 2016
Came from: Devon and had been abandoned
Health problems: has had peritonitis and colic
Why can't be rehomed: being retained as a petting/therapy pony.
CRUMBLE
Date of birth: 2006
Came from: Bedford - helped owner in need
Health problems: dwarfism, club feet, dental problems and prone to laminitis
Why can't be rehomed: due to having dwarfism, he will have a short life span and needs careful monitoring. He also needs hooves trimming every 2 weeks as he has club feet.
HERBIE
Date of birth: 30th May 2004
Came from: helped owner in need.
Health problems: articular facet spinal joint arthritis requiring steroid injections and ongoing physio and rehabilitation.
Why can't be rehomed: too many health issues.
ARTHUR
Date of birth: 2016
Came from: Devon and had been abandoned
Health problems: has terrible teeth and an inguinal hernia which needs surgery.
Why can't be rehomed: being retained as a therapy/petting pony.
TWINKLE
Date of birth: 1998
Came from: Devon - helped elderly owners in need.
Health problems: advanced arthritis
Why can't be rehomed: she is old and her back legs are terrible due to her arthritis. She is nervous of people she does not know.
REGGIE
Date of birth: 23rd May 2010.
Came from: was here before Munchkins began.
Health problems: none
Why can't be rehomed: he belongs to our founder, Tammy.
LUNA
Date of birth: 2006
Came from: abandoned on the side of a main road.
Health problems: completely blind, equine metabolic syndrome.
Why can't be rehomed: she needs stability at Munchkins with our other blind pony. She has EMS and needs careful/strict grass management.
SKYE
Date of birth: 2009
Came from: helped owner in need who could no longer cope with her.
Health problems: partially sighted, traumatised pony had a lifetime of neglect, passed from home to home.
Why can't be rehomed: Skye was born into neglect and her first owner was prosecuted and went to prison for abuse. She was rescued by the person who rehomed her to us. Skye is very frightened, head shy and needs experienced ongoing training with our behavioural expert.
CHRISTIE
Date of birth: Approx 1992
Came from: Rescued
Health problems: Christie has awful teeth, needing major work. She is approx 30 years old (2022) and has advanced arthritis
Why can't be rehomed: She is extremely bonded with Blossom and will remain at Munchkins.
HECTOR
Date of birth: 22nd April 2008.
Came from: helped owner in need.
Health problems: prone to laminitis , has arthritis
Why can't be rehomed: Hector has recently returned from a foster home that sadly did not work out. He is staying at Munchkins to monitor his arthritis.
SILVER
Date of birth: 2005
Came from: Referred from another rescue centre
Health problems: pelvis and hock problems.
Why can't be rehomed: Silver has previously had surgery on her pelvis/hocks and requires daily medication and regular physio/massages to keep her comfortable.