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SPILLERS® Sponsors Redwings Orphaned Foal

Author: Spillers
Posted: Tuesday 11th October, 2011. 10:39:51



Rachel Austin and Ben

SPILLERS®, one of the UK’s the leading horse feed manufacturers, has pledged its support for an orphaned foal in the care of Redwings Horse Sanctuary in Norfolk.

Ben, a handsome bay colt, was dramatically rescued by the fire brigade in Essex in May this year when his mother became stuck in a ditch shortly after she had given birth to him. Three fire crews and a vet attended the scene but were sadly unable to save the mare, who had become trapped in deep water following a difficult birth.

No owner could be located for the mare and her now orphaned foal, so Redwings Horse Sanctuary stepped in to help. The youngster was named Ben after the Fire Service Officer who looked after him throughout the rescue efforts. He was given round the clock care, including regular bottle feeds and lots of TLC and now at five months old he’s a healthy, strapping lad.

SPILLERS® will be supplying ongoing nutrition advice and all the feed that Ben needs while he’s at Redwings. Rachel Austin, SPILLERS® Brand Assistant, said: “Ben is a very special example of Redwings’ many success stories and we are so proud to be able to help him in this way. I met him for the first time back in the summer, when he was just two months old, and can confirm that he is every bit as cute and irresistible as he looks!”

Nicola Markwell, Press and Communications Manager for Redwings, said: “Orphaned foals like Ben take a lot of work and we want to make sure he gets the best possible start in life after everything he has been through. We are so grateful to SPILLERS® for their fantastic support, which will be a great help as we continue with the care of this lovely boy!”


For further information about SPILLERS® telephone the SPILLERS® Care-Line on + 44 (0)1908 226626, email to careline@spillers-feeds.com or visit the SPILLERS® website at www.spillers-feeds.com. You can also join Team SPILLERS® on Facebook. For further information about Redwings visit www.redwings.co.uk.

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