I got in touch with Cheryl at the sanctuary and was granted permission to go along one morning last week, when I met the founder, Alexandra Bastedo and a few of the many volunteers who dedicate their time to looking after the many animals at the sanctuary.
After being introduced, I was left to quietly stroll amongst the many ponies and donkeys in the paddocks, where I spent some time with Misty, a small nervous white pony
who, if I got too close, the ears would go back and off she'd trot. Though most of them had their heads down, only one curious donkey called Hutch came over to see what I was about, otherwise they all seemed to tolerate my presence and got on with their grazing.
I then went over to the next paddock where I met Sky and her son Rhett, who were going nosing through some hay by the shelter. A miniature Shetland came over to join us, which Rhett took a small exception to but other than this, both Sky and Rhett allowed me to get quite close and showed no sign of being anxious at my presence.
Eventually Sky ventured away from Rhett and out into the paddock where I could more easily capture her fully.
Rhett didn't seem at all concerned at my following his mother, content to continue picking through the hay,
The series of images I am working on primarily feature White or Grey horses and ponies.
I really want to do them justice and raise funds for the sanctuary so that they can continue to help the many animals in their care.
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