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People often get confused when they see me and hear my name. I was called Blackjack because I was born all black and I turned white over time – I’m a bit of a miracle like that! But that isn’t the only special thing about me. Did you know they also based the Autism Angels logo on me?! I am the pony with wings and I love to share my wings with every person who visits our farm.
I joined the Autism Angels team many years ago and knew that I had found my home. I haven’t always had a perfect life and in the beginning things were pretty scary for me. I learnt to survive and made sure I could always keep myself safe; a lot of the children and parents I talk to tell me that they have had similar experiences too. I have a scar on one of my hooves from a bad accident I had when I was young. The scar doesn’t look nice and for a while I hoped it would go away as it made me feel like I wasn’t good enough anymore. Over time I have learnt to love my scar and know that it tells a story of courage and bravery which I can go on to share. Its not always easy to love the parts of ourselves that aren’t the prettiest but there is so much more to who we really are underneath them. My life changed when I made my home here and I see others following that same path too and leaving the farm as changed people.
I am amazing at giving people confidence; that is the gift that I came here to share. I want every person to leave Autism Angels as the best version of themselves and will be by their side step by step as they become that person. I teach people how to trust themselves through trusting me. I don’t want you to lead me with ropes and tools – I want you to lead me with honesty and courage, knowing that I’ll follow without force to support you on your journey.
I bring the wisdom to the herd and to you. If you value wisdom too then hopefully you will sponsor me so that I can keep working with these amazing people.
It makes a great gift for anyone – adults and children, and there is no mucking out!
Your sponsorship pack will include:
I came to Autism Angels when I was ready to retire from my busy work show jumping. I’ve lived with the Autism Angels team for many years now and I really do enjoy meeting all the children that come here. I have a special skill at teaching children how to ride and giving them the confidence they need to try things on their own, without the adults help. I have taught many children to ride and I love to see their excitement when they achieve things they never knew they could do.
I like to look over my herd and see myself as a protector. As well as keeping my herd safe I also make sure the children are safe too, especially when we are out around the farm. I know there are lots of things children can find scary – especially things that make loud noises – so I stay calm and keep by their side so they know they are supported.
Although I retired from jumping I still enjoy using my skills on the field gates and love to jump them especially when it looks like there is something fun going on that I am not a part of.
Thank you for taking time to read my story, I hope that you will sponsor me so that I can keep working with the lovely children (and if you ever come and visit please do bring me some yummy apples)
It makes a great gift for anyone – adults and children, and there is no mucking out!
Your sponsorship pack will include:
I have lived with Autism Angels since I was about 5 years old and I really do enjoy my life here. My favourite way to meet the children and families is to be with them in the paddock and stand whilst they brush me. Being brushed is one of my favourite things to do; I could stand for hours and hours while they brush my hair, it is just so relaxing. I find this really helps the parents to relax too, they often worry about how we will be with their child but when they see me falling to sleep as I’m groomed I notice that they do a sigh of relief.
Sometimes I go out for rides too and I love to ride around the woods or in the arena where the ground is soft. My feet are quite sensitive and big stones can hurt them and I see the farrier regularly to help with this.
I am currently the youngest horse in the herd which means I have a really cheeky side to me; I love to play games, my favourites are tag and freeze. Being the youngest means I still have a lot to learn so I spend a lot of my time with Paco and Blackjack when we go out. The Autism Angels team also spend a lot of their time training me and taking me out places so that I can experience new things and be an even better support to the children and families.
I really want to keep working with the children because it has helped me learn so much so please do sponsor me and help me to keep getting even better at giving therapy. (P.S don’t bring Paco apples, bring me polos!)