THE 1st Highweek Cubs took on a mighty ‘poo-pick challenge’ to help raise money for rescued horses and ponies at the Mare and Foal Sanctuary. 

The average horse will poo approximately eight times a day. This could weigh as much as 22kg per day.

With more than 170 horses and ponies in their care, the Mare and Foal Sanctuary needed the support of the amazing Highweek Cubs, who always do their best.

The cubs competed in small teams to scoop as much manure as they could in 10 minutes.

They then took their laden barrows to the weighbridge to find out how many kilos they managed to gather. Every team was given an award following their challenge and the team who scooped the most won a prize.

The cubs were sponsored by friends, families and supporters of the Mare and Foal Sanctuary to raise money to support the local charity in making a difference to the lives of rescued horses and ponies in need.

The children also had the chance to make some enrichment activities for the horses and ponies and have a tour of the sanctuary.

Community engagement and events officer, Scarlett Moon, says: ‘The cubs were amazing. They collected over 300kg of horse manure between them and impressed our yard staff with how hard they worked.

‘It’s so important for us to be able to invite groups like the cubs to our sanctuaries to learn about our work as these are the animal owners of the future.’

So far, the cubs have raised more than £280.

If you would like to support these brave cubs, you can still donate – justgiving.com/fundraising/highweek-cubs-poo-pick-a-thon-2022

All money raised will go directly to the Mare and Foal Sanctuary.  

There are many horses, ponies and foals in need of the sanctuary’s care. The charity relies completely on donations and has recently launched a spring appeal to help raise money and allow their work to continue – Hope Appeal – Mare and Foal Sanctuary.

l To find out more about the work of the Mare and Foal Sanctuary, which relies entirely on donations and legacy gifts, and to see the horses and ponies currently available for rehoming, visit the charity’s website at www.mareandfoal.org or call 01626 882660. Registered charity number 1141831.