The Irish Horse Welfare Trust (IHWT) is launching ‘I Love My Pony’ photo competition for pony lovers under 16 years of age.
The Wicklow-based charity is asking young pony and horse fans to send the IHWT a picture of their ponies. The best shot will be posted on the IHWT website and will win IHWT merchandise as Pony Club Winner.
To enter, kids must sign up as a Junior Member of Saddle Up! IHWT Pony Club (with parental permission and free of charge) and then send their photos to the IHWT.
“Kids love ponies but with ponies come responsibility and the care of the animal. Through our newsletters and other material available to members, kids can learn about animal welfare and news related to their horses and ponies,” says co-founder Sharon Newsome. “By becoming members of our Junior Pony Club, youngsters can learn about equine welfare from an early age, in a collective and fun environment.”
Raising animal welfare awareness is a key priority for the IHWT, who works rescuing, rehabilitating and re-homing neglected horses and ponies from across Ireland.
To enter go to ‘I Love My Pony’