During the winter months, our resident horses and ponies chomp their way through thousands of bales of hay. Due to the site of special scientific interest of the site on which the Sanctuary is situate, our grazing is severely restricted from October through to the beginning of April, which rapidly depletes our hay supplies. Although we buy our hay in straight off the field, which drastically reduces the cost, it is still a huge financial outlay for us to meet each year. A single bale of hay costs EHPPS £3.50.
Our horses eat in the region of 15 bales per day. That's 105 bales at £3.50 per bale = £367.50 per week.
We need more help than ever this year due to having so many horses and ponies. We would be grateful for any contributions towards our winter hay appeal.
If you would like to help, please send a cheque/postal order made payable to "EHPPS" and send to "Winter Hay Appeal" Essex Horse and Pony Protection Society, Pitsea Hall Lane, Basildon, Essex SS16 4UH
Any help would be appreciated.
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