When Eric and Ernie, our two Welsh ponies, were abandoned, the National Coal Mining Museum for England gave them a safe new home. They live here with their friends with Bud, a blue and white cob and Finn, a Clydesdale – a breed which is at risk of dying out. Together, they help to honour the memories of the pit ponies that once lived and worked in mines across England’s coalfields. Help us keep their story alive by adopting a pony today.
Could you help care for our ponies and Finn? For just £30 a year, you could make a real difference to them.
Our ponies get lots of care to keep them happy, safe and comfortable. Your support could contribute towards the cost of feed, hay, vaccinations, worming, rugs, bedding, foot trimming, fencing, and more.
Please see below our different membership levels, and what each level will get you in return for your support. These are available for each of our four ponies-
Green Rosette – You will receive an adoption certificate, a cuddly toy, an enamel pin and a behind the scenes newsletter each summer – £30
Blue Rosette – You will receive an adoption certificate, a cuddly toy, an enamel pin, behind the scenes newsletter each summer, plus an invitation to the annual birthday party of the pony you adopt – £50
Red Rosette – You will receive an adoption certificate, a cuddly toy, an enamel pin, behind the scenes newsletter each summer, plus an invitation to the annual birthday party of the pony you adopt, plus a personalised behind the scenes experience – £150
Please note that adoption donations will automatically renew, you will receive a reminder email 2 weeks before the renewal date. If you do not wish to continue with the adoption at that time, or change the level, please email us at ncm.org.uk.