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The Irish Horse Rehoming Programme was set up in 2014 to offer a lifeline to impounded horses and ponies on death row. After several years and many hundreds of saved equines, IHRP achieved charitable status in 2020! Our focus is always rescue and rehabilitation, but IHRP now facilitates the rehoming of healthy equines from a variety of situations including owner/ surrender when space allows. IHRP puts strong emphasis on health, soundness and temperament when we offer a horse or pony for rehoming, and we pride ourselves on making excellent matches!
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We receive donations on adoptions but they are nowhere near enough to run the programme as it currently costs approx €2500 per month for the basics. We have been very grateful to receive an Animal Welfare Grant ,(annually since we started in 2014) from the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine. In 2023 we were delighted to be awarded €23,550!!! And again in 2024, we received the same fantastic figure of €23,550! Thank you very much Minister Mc Conologue!!!
To make up the shortfall, we are asking some of you big hearted horse lovers out there to SPONSOR A PONY SAVED BY IHRP!
You don’t have to rehome a pony to help one!
Some of our new equines available for Rehoming
IHRP Louis
This lovely pony is a rising 5-year-old with a genuinely laid-back and kind temperament. He has been lightly backed and has enjoyed his work so far, showing a willing and uncomplicated attitude. He is very easy to handle in all situations and takes everything in his stride, making him a pleasure to have around. With his calm nature and straightforward way of going, he would suit someone looking for a sensible young pony to continue producing at a gentle pace.
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Rising 5 years old
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Approx. 150 cm
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Lightly backed
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Excellent temperament
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Very laid back attitude
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Easy to handle and work with
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Enjoyed being worked and takes things in his stride
This pony would thrive in a caring home that can continue his education steadily and sympathetically.
Email carrie@ihrp.ie for more information
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IHRP Bella finished the year on a high
The Irish Horse Rehoming Programme is delighted to celebrate the continued success of IHRP Bella, a former rescue pony who is excelling across multiple disciplines. Ridden by Georgia Kehoe, Bella recently won the All-Ireland 148cm Interprovincial Final in the 80cm class at Barnadown and also jumped a double clear in the Treo Eile Pairs Relay. She has since moved up to 1m level, where she continues to perform confidently and consistently. In addition, Bella has competed with Eventing Ireland and Riding Club, taking part across all disciplines and demonstrating her versatility and ability.
Now 14 years old, Bella was rescued as a foal after being seized from the pound, having previously been used as a trotter. Her achievements highlight the talent, intelligence and capability of rescue ponies, and reflect the quality of horses regularly coming through the Irish Horse Rehoming Programme. We are proud to see ponies like Bella succeed and look forward to seeing her back in action next year as she continues her journey.
Email: carrie@ihrp.ie
Call: 085 741 8149
IHRP Location:
Co Offaly, Ireland
CHY No: 202005124
Directors: K Keogh, P Keogh,
S Taggart, J Davis, U Mulcahy, P Costello