Do you remember Beauty and Grace? Both rescued from the horrors of an Afghan brick kiln, these two arrived at Maverick’s Donkey Sanctuary in late summer 2025, very weak and wounded. Back then, they were so exhausted and quiet we couldn't even imagine their true characters.
But today it’s a completely different story! They are finally learning how to just be horses.
The vet team have been paying a lot of attention to their nutrition, with their daily menu including hay and barley, fresh alfalfa if they can source it, eggs mixed with bran for that extra protein boost, plus plenty of carrots and apples!
Both horses have developed incredible appetites, and, wow is it showing. Take a look at some of these recent photos to see the amazing difference from last summer, and enjoy Pen's late but very heartfelt Christmas message!
Beauty has blossomed into a really energetic and powerful boy. While he’s become fast friends with the staff he sees every day, he still carries a bit of his past with him so he’s really quite protective of his personal space—especially his head and neck area. And he’s definitely not shy about letting new people know he needs distance! Dr Reshad and all are also continuing to treat a persistent injury on his left leg with regular bandaging to manage swelling and pain.
Grace remains our beautiful, calm soul. She’s enjoying her meals at last, too, which is so lovely to see and, while she’s a bit cautious with new people, has eased into her life of peace so well.
Seeing these two special horses move from the kilns to the safety of our sanctuary is a reminder of why we do what we do.
Thank you for making transformations like these happen.
How You Can Help Today
We can only provide this level of intensive care because of supporters like you. Your donation today or your annual/monthly sponsorship of Beauty and Grace goes directly towards:-
• £15 providing the cost of making a fitted rug/blanket for either horse this winter.
• £22 providing a week of fresh carrots, apples, and green alfalfa.
• £40 covering the specialised medical bandages and antiseptics needed for Beauty’s leg.
Sponsor Beauty and Grace today!