Elisabeth Svendsen Trust

Cocoa is a very playful donkey who likes to be doing something all the time! He is brilliant in the arena, doing the therapy lessons, and when that part of his work is done, he thoroughly enjoys being pampered and groomed so that he looks beautiful for all his visitors. Although he usually likes to look good, he has been known to wait until his coat is shiny and clean and then decide to have a good roll in the straw!

Hannah has responded really well to a long-term training programme and the staff have all noticed just how settled and well-behaved she is when doing the riding therapy sessions in the arena. With all her new qualifications, she looks so proud, and sometimes it looks as though she is smiling as she works with the children!

Nowadays, Mary looks even more beautiful than usual, if that's possible! Her long brown coat remains the same on her top half but her sides have been clipped to allow her to do the work in the arena with the children without getting too hot and bothered. As well as being a beautiful donkey, Mary is also very kind and gentle with the children.

Toby has found himself a new job as our resident guard donkey! He likes to stand by the yard gate, making sure that the other donkeys don't get out. Sometimes he's reluctant to let anyone in either - especially his friend Tufty, who is particularly quick at sneaking through gates!