Meet Jem

Jimena was another foal rescued at 6 months old from becoming a Christmas dinner. Almost immediately after coming to LIFE she was taken on as a foster at premises nearby with other equines, with the hope she would become a permanent resident as a riding horse. Although now 6 years old and very much loved, she never grew quite big enough for her foster mum (despite coming from a 17.1 hh (175 cm) dad. Her mum was a small working pony with a cart.)

Jimena has been very kindly treated and doesn’t remember arriving as a shutdown foal, and is a well-adjusted and physically fit little girl. Despite daily handling with the basics, she has been left ‘green’ ready for a new owner to make the most of her – and now it’s time to realise her terrific potential as a trekking pony.

In her place, this foster home offers another of LIFE’s herd a home, meaning that the organisation will have 8 ponies relocated into safe, secure premises away from the rescue headquarters.