Isle Of Wight Donkey Sanctuary

A Day At The Races Results:
A big thank you to everyone who came along and supported us yesterday, we really did enjoy ourselves.
The teatime trot revealed some interesting results, as follows:
... Girls Herd 1st) Tonic 2nd) Jackie 3rd) Diana
Boys Herd 1st) Cocoa Pops 2nd) Rambo 3rd) Hulk
Thank you to everyone who sponsored and took part. The first place winners will receive an adoption of their chosen donkey.
See More

Stewards inquiry, drug tests and Sky Sports are here. 😂😂😂

Controversy here!!!

Space Hopper races are now on. Loella has won the first race!

If you've not seen it yet, here is today's schedule for A Day At The Races...

A Day At The Races today! We open at 10am. Free entry and free parking for all the family. Here's today's schedule...

TODAY!!! We open at 10am; great fun for all the family. Free entry, free parking.

JUST 2 DAYS TO GO!!!
Final preparations are being made for a Day at the Races, this coming Sunday (16th Sept).
There are still a few donkeys left to sponsor for the Tea Time Trot - if you'd like to pick a donkey, please click below...... https://www.iowdonkeysanctuary.org/a-day- at-the-races-2018/
See More

Who is looking forward to this? Just 5 days to go!! www.iowdonkeysanctuary.org

Who is looking forward to this...?

ANNOUNCEMENT: Because of the rearrangement of the "A Day at the Races Event" to September 16th, we are having to cancel our "Mystery Event" on September 9th.
The amount of preparation and the number of staff and volunteers needed for a ADAR means that it is extremely difficult to put two events on in such a short space of time.

Great news...Prentice is now available for adoption! www.iowdonkeysanctuary.org

So this is exciting... 👇

The very first 'live' radio broadcast of a Shetland Slalom ! Hannah leads Angus the pony with Tracy doing the commentary for the sanctuary - live on Vectis Radio !! Angus the radio star pony !!!

Thank you to everybody who ran this morning's Obelisk 5k at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary. Over £700 raised for the donkeys! Thank you to Mick, everybody at Godshill Massive and all the runners, stewards, cake bakers and supporters for turning out in such dreadful weather!!! The donkeys will eat well tonight.

🎙️📻☕💕🐴

PLEASE NOTE: Although tomorrow's event "A Day At The Races" has been postponed, the Godshill Massive 5K Obelisk Run is STILL ON.
10AM Registration at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary 11.30AM START
... Thank you! Eeyore!
See More

Please note: The BBC and the Met Office weather forecast tomorrow is for rain and heavy rain throughout the day, with a small break for afternoon thunderstorms.
In the light of this forecast, we have no alternative but to POSTPONE tomorrow's event "A Day at the Races"
We simply can't ask stallholders to stand out in the rain and wind or ask children to participate in fun events in poor conditions. Similarly, it is not possible to have power to the PA, or electric cable to mic...rophones in wet conditions.
However, we do intend to run the 5k run at 11.30am and will need some car parkers to help, please. Similarly, we will be open to the public as if it was a normal day, so volunteers to help run activities will be most welcome!
We intend to stage the event on September 16th - weather permitting. Anybody who has sponsored a donkey will have their sponsorship rolling forward to that new date.
See More

Plenty of donkeys left to sponsor...
We're really grateful to new sponsors Jo Pexton, Sophie Brind, Sandy Zambaux (x2), Carl Hill and Tracey Errington who are the latest ones to sponsor a donkey for Sunday's races...
Here is the list...
... The Teatime Trot: 2.30pm (The Girls Herd) Angel: Barbara: Diana: Sponsored by Jo Pexton Eva: Sponsored by Sophie Brind India: Jackie: Myra: Ruby: Scooby: Smudgie: Sponsored by Sandy Zambaux Tonic: Trixie: Twiggy: Twinkle:
The Teatime Trot: 4pm (The Boys Herd) Andy: Angus: Archie-Baby: Archie Dodger: Bob: Sponsored by Peter Hodges and Carl Hill Charnford Jack: Chucky: Coco-Pops: Dave: Dusty: Harvey: Hulk: Sponsored by David Hayles Pinochhio: Sponsored by Tracy Errington Rambo: Scottie: Snakebite: Sooty: Sponsored by Sandy Zambaux Winston:
If any business (or individual) would like to sponsor a donkey for this Sunday's "A Day At The Races" event - here is the page to do it.
You get your name (or business) displayed under each donkey you sponsor, a mention on the day via the PA system when the races start, and a website link too if you'd like one.
We hope you can join us on Sunday - it's going to be so much fun!
https://www.iowdonkeysanctuary.org/a-day- at-the-races-2018/
See More

What a lovely place, the staff were so friendly, and the donkeys are so well looked after.

What a fantastic place! The donkeys were all so friendly and cute! Loved it! Definitely well looked after here, keep up the great work guys! �

We had a lovely time today at your spring open day. Perfect weather this time. Thanks all for your hard work x

Visited you today with my brood of five and we had a lovely time!! The girls really enjoyed grooming two of your senior donkeys and have adopted two donkeys too!!

Visited isle of Wight Donkey sanctuary back in November 2017 last year me and my partner went in to the shop. I brought my mother in law a bag with a cute donkey on it . When she goes she take the bag everywhere she goes. All the donkeys and baby donkeys are so cute ... we will back there in November 2018 can't wait

This place is amazing! The donkeys,horses and ponies are all so well looked after and loved. The staff are great too. One staff member even took me round and 'introduced' me to lots of the donkeys,and explained all the work that they do. It is also free to enter (make a donation if you can!). I visited via bus,which being disabled,was a little hairy as the stops are on a reasonably busy road,but I'm so glad I made the effort! I can't wait to visit again. Thank you!

This place is amazing and the animals are looked after so well.The staff even cater for gluten and lactose free customers even though it's such a small place..keep up the good work. well worth a visit.

This is an amazing place! We absolutely loved it! If you visit at Isle of Wight, you must visit it! ����

I love the Donkey Sanctuary. It's a peaceful and friendly place for humans too, and the fact it is also dog friendly means everybody wins! I have just adopted Joseph, who originally comes from Guernsey - just like me. As Guernsey people are called Donkeys due to our stubborn and wilful nature, it would have been rude not to adopt him. The staff were very helpful in walking around the paddocks with me so I could take photos with my new friend, and I indulged in lots of Donkey goodies from the shop too. This is one of my favourite places to visit, and as I now live on the IOW, I will return to pay Joseph regular visits and enjoy a cheese scone or two in the café.

Had a brilliant mothers day grooming belle , having a cream tea and feeding smudgy and leighton love this place xx

First class place to visit the donkeys are so well cared for & it’s a pleasure to visit them 😍😍

Fantastic place.

All the animals are so well looked after. All individual needs taken into account.

Staff are knowledgeable and willing to answer questions.

You just HAVE to visit.

Fantastic place to visit for free. The Donkeys are so well looked after that it would be a privilege to be a "donkey here". I know a lot of the staff are Volunteers who go above and beyond what is expected and are so supportive in emergencies and care of the donkeys. Also there is a great Charity Shop, Gift Shop and Tea Rooms - a definite place to visit for an enjoyable time. Something for everyone from young to old and disabled friendly too with good access.

Fab day at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary yesterday enjoyed grooming Belle and Feeding Smudgie and Leighton as part of my adoption on Mothers Day would recommend x Thank You x

Excellent to see such good work being slowly built up from scratch and not over commercialised, the animals are so well looked after and is a pleasure seeing them happy. Long may you raise enough funds to continue

Excellent day out, thoroughly recommend. The team there do brilliant job looking after the donkeys and Shetland ponies. Free to enter and great coffee shop, but please contribute as they do great work.

Brilliant place, my son got to walk Joseph today and loved every minute. Love visiting every year. �

An amazing place which supports and care for these donkeys and their individual needs covering a vast range of ages. Staff are informative and lovely. Well worth a visit

A must if you are visiting the island and please give a generous donation or adopt a donkey while you are there.