Jill Moore is Manx born and bred. She took over from her mother, who managed the Home of Rest for Old Horses for twenty years and is now the general manager. Jill has been with the Home for 28 years looking after all the horses and donkeys. They have just taken on a farm manager, […]
December 18, 2022 @ Maughold Social Club
Carols with Ramsey Town Band, live nativity, meet the donkeys, and warm mince pies and refreshments.
Richmond Hill, Douglas, IM4 1JH
Started by sisters Mrs Mildred Royston and Miss May Kermode in 1950. The sisters knew that owners could not afford to keep horses who were too old to work and so ended the animals lives. They decided to rescue them instead. The first pony they saved was called Trixie. The Home now has over 50 […]
Ard Jerkyll, East Foxdale Road, Foxdale, IM4 3HL
Staff and Volunteers care for lost, abandoned, injured and traumatised animals. Nursing them back to health and trying to find them homes or returning them to the wild. The Society has kennels, a cattery, a small animals unit, aviary and seal pen. Rescuing over 1600 creatures a year, at costs of around £2,000 a day.