16/06/2026
Donkey update: things have been going well up here with Jodie, Belle & Ben’s bonding. They’ve been together sharing a space now for a couple of weeks. I wouldn’t say they are best friends yet, but things are positive.
A little more about Belle: She has COPD which is basically the equine form of asthma. This requires medication daily - twice daily and regular observation and monitoring. She is also susceptible to laminitis (as are our ponies and Jodie) so she needs extra care and consideration. This medication obviously adds to our running care costs which are already extremely high (anyone with animals will know this) and now with three donkeys and two ponies the cost of our equines are now quite high when you consider feed, bedding, dental treatment annually by the vets, vaccinations, regular hoof trimming by our farrier (5 x £40 every 10 weeks) , medication , vet visits etc.
If there are any Foxdown fans out there that would consider a donation towards our equine care - we’d be more than grateful. Please private message us if you would be able to sponsor some equine care.
