My name is GINGER and I am 12 years old.
I am a miniature Shetland pony. When I was very young, about four months old, I was taken to Henley in Arden market. I don’t remember how it happened but I had lost my mother and been weaned far too early. The market was an extremely traumatic experience for me. The crowd laughed when the dealer poked me with a stick to get me to go into the auction ring. The noise was horrendous. I was terrified and remember curling up in a ball in a corner of the ring. I wanted to shut out all the noise and get away. That corner was my only sanctuary. It was all so alien to me. I was only small. Then this lady, who I now know is called Janet, walked into the ring and picked me up in her arms. She carried me out of the terrifying place and brought me here where I have truly found sanctuary. Apparently I cost her £6. She didn’t seem to mind. My best friend is Lilly apparently she was bought on the same day as me but I don’t remember that. She is about my age and we both adore Polos, cake (especially home made cake), bread, biscuits, apples and potatoes. I am happy here and I feel safe with Janet and Lilly. I don’t want to have to face the market ring ever again. Please sponsor me.