Some of you will know the absolutely devastating feeling to come across a scene like this, those who don't can imagine. This was the scene we were met with in Roscommon last March. We found ourselves in the centre of this, up to our knees in muck trying to come up with a solution for all these equines. There was only one solution, there was no way we were leaving them behind. The site was probably one of the worst we've come across. Those poor animals had been there for months. Not a scrap of feed, exposed to the elements truding their way through dirt and muck day in day out. It was heartbreaking. We loaded them and brought them to the safety of HHO. Intially we saw a little filly heavy in foal our hearts sank that the poor girl would have foaled in this hell hole. Upon assessment little Sam was moved to a foster home to have her foal in peace, away from the ever busy HHO yard. Time passed and she did foal, how she did it we'll never know, a healthy filly foal. Not much more than a baby herself and her condition extremely poor. We named that foal Lucky Star, the reason being, we counted our Lucky Stars that morning she wasn't born in to that hell. She'd never suffer the way her mother did, that she would never know the hunger and pain her mother went through, that she was healthy despite the total lack of care her mother received. With every day Lucky Star got stronger, little Ms. Independent always sniffing out how she could have some fun. Her mother Sam, ever at her side, we would often see Sam rushing to keep Lucky Star safe and out of trouble. After a few months it was time for Sam and Lucky Star to join our big herd of mares and foals. Sam was still quite withdrawn from the neglect she received but Lucky Star came in to herself, always playing, always curious, the picture of total innocence, completely ignorant to what could have been for her. The time came for Lucky Star to be weaned from Sam and again we counted our Lucky Stars as she was adopted. Lucky Star arrived to her forever home yesterday, where she will live with another HHO foal and they will grow up together. Her life will will only get better. Sam isn't quite ready to be adopted so she will stay with us for another while. It's Sam's time to relax, to simply do nothing other than to be a pony. Good luck our little Lucky Star, we're so proud of you.

Training day. But not sure who training who. One of this year's little foals looking for a forever home. Please share, support our work we have many of these unwanted little pets.

Doolittle decided the only thing to do in this weather is to take to his bed! Good choice we think

These 2 were on the railway near woodlawns Galway train station on the track. but thanks to the Garda and HHO we made the line safe. These 2 strays nearly cost lives, not chipped, Also the mare had a rope hanging out of her nearly taking her eye out. Legislation needs to be enforced.

And they just keep arriving stallion not chipped stray donkey from Leitrim, very quiet, about 4 years old, another unwanted, poor man We need legislation enforced now, just dumped like rubbish

A update on our donkeys from other day as it turns out we have 3 very old ladys in their late twenties early thirtys we needed sanctuary for them fast and big thanks to Sathya Sai Donkey Sanctuary in Sligo made the space straight away PLEASE SUPPORT THEIR WORK Look at the ladys being greated PLEASE SHARE

Godparent/ Sponsor Call :-) Stella is one of our longer term ponies, she is still waiting for her happy ever after. Stella came to us after being abandoned, she was a little afraid and shy but her confidence is growing all the time. Would anyone like to become Stella's Godparent? You can donate as much or as little as you like per month until Stella finds the right home! What does Stella need? Food Farrier Wormers Lice Some dental Rug Headcollar A monthly donation for Stellas care will help us provide the basics for this wonderful girl. All you have to do is sign up for a monthly donation with Stella , click the link below and hit the subscribe button, there you will be able to select your monthly amount. http://www.hungryhorseoutside.com/donate/ Don't forget to PM the page with your details for your Godparent certificate :-)

The piebald posse on route to see what treats are going! Hard life ladies

http://www.hungryhorseoutside.com/donate/ Hi folks, we are urgently looking for sponsors for the animals in our care! In the past week we have rescued 23! We are expecting another 5 relinquished equines tomorrow. Whilst we are continuously homing we need help with the ones who aren't ready, who maybe haven't caught someones eye yet. Some of you will have seen the video posted this morning of 5 donkeys, the four adults are in their mid to late 20's and one is even in her early 30's. The mares in foal again :-/ All of the horses, ponies and donkeys from the past week need the following Microchips and Passports :€50 x 23 €1150 8 stallions castration @ €100 = €800 Wormer @ €12 x 23 = €276 Delouser @ €3 x 23 = €69 Hoof trim @€20 x 23 €460 Dental Work @ €60 x4 (animals need) €240 €2995 WITHOUT even starting to contemplate the costs of food Hay @ €30 per bale Hard Feed €11 euro per bag Bedding Straw @ €20 per bale Here is what we would like you do do We would like you to share this post and donate what you can. Perhaps you would pick one thing from the list and donate the price of that for one animal. Maybe a group of friends would get together and sponsor the costs of one of the more expensive items. Remember they are relying on us but we are relying on you, don't assume that someone else can/will help. At this stage in the year we are grateful or every single cent you can afford to give, nothing is too small: You can donate by clicking the link at the top of this post or Via Bank Bank Name: Ulster Bank Longford Bank Address: Main Street, Longford Bank Account No: 10753576 Sort Code:98-60-30 BIC:ULSBIE2D IBAN: IE49ULSB98603010753576

Unwanted, these poor donkeys we're 3 days with no food or water, mares heavy in foal and a baby at foot WHY?

With Winter heavy on our heals, we are urgently appealing for foster homes. We would like to hear from you if you have that little bit of extra room and could take a HHO horse until next spring! Do you want to help but can't take a long-term pony on? Do you have experience to help an unwanted animal on it's journey home? Foster is vital for so many ponies, not ever pony is suited to a rescue environment, it can be too busy, too many changes and all in all too stressful. Some ponies just need a home from home! Can you help? Please get in touch to discuss!

Over 12000 people have seen our post about the mules needing new homes, we have only had one serious home offer. Maybe we can all share again in the hopes of finding homes.