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Meet Our Animals
Rocky
“I am so happy to be back at New Leaf, I have missed you all. I love taking you out on an adventure but I'm also happy to be pampered and plaited. I'll happily play any games with you like basket ball, egg and spoon races or even hook a duck!
Sox
“I am a very friendly boy and help a range of students, from those who just want to have a cuddle to those working on horse care qualifications. I love going on adventures with my friends – we recently went hacking across Wales! I have also discovered my love for horseback archery!"
Jasmine
“I am a New Leaf Triangle's latest addition. I am a very sweet and people orientated pony. I love to follow you around for cuddles and when you sit with me if I'm sleeping in the field. Despite being new, I work with students of all abilities and ages and have taken to my new job exceptionally well!"
Pickle
“I have retired from ridden work but I still love to have cuddles and a good groom. I also like to learn new tricks! I now live at our third site, alongside other retired horses, where I am enjoying roaming the huge fields!
Finley
“I am a cheeky little Shetland with a big personality. I can be quite shy at first but once I get to know you I will give you lots of kisses and I will smile at you (it’s my party trick)! I love going on walks and sometimes I am lucky enough to have a little passenger on board!”
Velvet
“I’m a very sweet girl who works with the students on the ground. I am Merngo's mum! Despite not being able to be ridden because I have a poorly back, I still love doing ground work and giving cuddles."
Marengo
“I am Velvet’s foal and New Leaf’s 2 for 1 deal! I am a very bold and cheeky baby. I like to help the staff poo pick my field and I provide daily entertainment for all of the students. I’ll be sure to put on a show for you or win you over with my cuteness if you come to see me!”
Jack
“I am an exceptionally talented horse who was set to have a promising career as an eventer. I had to have a career change when I unfortunately injured myself but I have proven to be an equally amazing therapy horse. I am extremely safe and the horse care students love having lessons on me.”
Mary
“I am a very gentle girl who takes care of all her riders. I can be ridden by all ages and abilities. I love helping people to find their confidence in the saddle. I also like to be handled on the ground and teach students how to use their body language to communicate with me and for them to learn how to understand mine.”
Jazz
“At New Leaf, students can conduct my regular health checks, work with me on the ground and lead me around obstacle courses! I am a very sweet girl who loves a fuss and lots of treats!”
Sauron
“I am a big friendly giant who will be sure to give you a boost in confidence. I am very gentle and help students with their horse care skills both on the ground and in the saddle. I really enjoy horseback archery and going out on hacks.”
Bellamoon
"I am a beautiful bunny with a huge personality! I absolutely love it when students prepare me a fruit salad or pick me my favourite flower – marigolds!”
Beau
“I’m New Leaf’s adorable baby bunny. I am a brave little boy who loves cuddles and attention. I like exploring and making friends with all the students.”
Marmite and Toast
“We are New Leaf's guinea pigs. We are two loving girls who adore being cuddled and fussed. Students like to make us fruit salads as well as design us house and toys to play with in green woodworking!"
Mr Kipling
“Known to many as Chewie, I am New Leaf's male guinea pig. I am a lovely, fluffy boy who loves cuddles. I have luscious, long locks, which require lots of extra grooming, so be sure to grab a brush when you come to see me!"
Pecan, Peanut and Almond
“We are the three sister rats. The students love to interact with us and let us sit on their shoulders. We love to snuggle in everyone's jumpers and coats and play with the toys the students have made us!"
Maxey
“I live with my sister Mumbles. We are two of New Leaf’s bunny rabbits. We are really friendly and love being brushed and cuddled. We have special harnesses that we can be walked on. I love to explore! When you come to meet us, be sure to have a cuddle and feel how soft we are!”
Mumbles
“I live with my sister Maxey. We are two of New Leaf’s bunny rabbits. We are really friendly and love being brushed and cuddled. I love it when students make us a fruit salad!”
Buzz
“I am a hand-reared Toggenburg dairy type goat. I am super-duper friendly and can be quite a cheeky goat. I am very clever and know lots of tricks like spinning, paw and walking on a lead. Maybe when you come to visit we can go on a walk in the woods together? I would love that!”
Woody
“ I am part pygmy goat so I am quite little, just like my brother Rex. I am a very sweet goat who loves going on walks and being brushed. I like to learn tricks and I’m very good at standing on my stool! I love it when students go and look for my favourite snacks and make me enrichment toys with their findings!”
Rex
“I am little, like my brother Woody, as I am also part pygmy goat. I am a very cheeky goat and like to jump out of my pen and free range around the site. I like to be brushed and go on walks in the woods. I am very smart and like to do tricks - I am very good at giving kisses!"
The Chickens
“Charlie, Rupert and Albus are the cockerels who love to cock-a-doodle-dooing as loud as we can. Wednesday, Luna, Lucky, Hermione and Bellatrix are the girls who lay yummy eggs which we sell to buy new resources.”
They love free ranging around New Leaf and will often come over and say hello."
Rose
“I am a little shy but If you come and look in my house you'll likely find a yummy egg to try! Victoria and I can usually be found splashing around in our pond. She is my best friend at New Leaf"
Victoria
“I am the goose at New Leaf Triangle. I am a very sensitive girl but I'm getting more and more confident every day. I love free ranging around New Leaf and finding lots of yummy things to eat. I enjoy having a paddle in the pond and absolutely love it when students prepare me my favourite treat – watermelon!”
Rhubarb
"There is nothing I wouldn’t do for a belly scratch, they often make me fall asleep! Students like to have quiet time with me as I am so gentle. I also like to do pig agility and learn tricks. I am very good at sitting on command! I will be your friend forever if you give me treats too!”
Custard
“I am a very friendly and clever pig who loves doing pig agility. My favourite thing to do is take a mud bath in my wallow. I love foraging for fruit and vegetables in my pen that have been hidden by the students. I learn peoples voices so be sure to say hello to me and I will always remember who you are!”
Holly
“This isn’t my full time job but I love coming up to meet everyone now and again. If you do see me around New Leaf, please feel free to come over and say hello! I absolutely love cuddles and when people throw a ball for me!”
Walter
“I love everyone and all the animals. I love it when people give me treats but not too many as I am only a puppy. I can't wait for the rest of my adventures at New Leaf!"
George
“I am actually in charge of New Leaf. You will often see me patrolling the sites checking that everything is in order. My most important job is inspecting everyone’s bags, to check for treats, before curling up in a nice warm place for a nap in our log cabins on the cosy blankets"
Lottie
“I am a very loving puppy who loves to share the love with everyone! I love to learn new tricks, go on adventures in the woods and take part in the woodland activities. I also love to curl up on the sofa with you and have a cuddle. Let’s go for a walk together when you come to visit me!”
Syd
“I am a playful puppy who provides the entertainment at New Leaf. You will usually find me at site 2 with Apple. I love to play with my friends and chill out in the sun. I’m pretty sure I grow taller every day…maybe you can measure how tall I am when you come and see me?”
Apple
“You will usually find me at Site 2. I love to sunbathe with my friends and have cuddles. You will often see me not far from a ball. My favourite thing to do is play fetch and I will play all day long if you have the energy to keep up with me! If you throw the ball for me we will be best friends forever!”
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