Do you have an old horse or pony that has reached a remarkable age? Lilly, a pony believed to be the oldest horse in England, has reached the incredible age of 52!

Lilly is living out her retirement at The Quality of Life Sanctuary for Animals in Holsworthy, Devon.

Said sanctuary owner, Debbie De Ste Croiz: “Although Lilly looks her age with an almost completely grey face, she still enjoys life and is a shining example of a healthy horse and still grazes most of the time. Her natural foraging is topped up with High Fibre HorseHage and Mollichaff Veteran.”

Lilly is just one of around 30 horses and ponies that reside at the sanctuary, along with many other types of animals, from a talking magpie to a Vietnamese pot-bellied pig. The sanctuary has cared for animals for many years and following the harsh winter weather we have had recently, this job has been made all the more difficult.

Said Debbie: “We are desperate for donations and would be grateful for any unwanted feed, rugs, bedding – anything in fact that could benefit our animals. Volunteers to help out are also welcome.

If you feel you could help in any way, please contact Debbie on 01409 259840 or email qolasindevon@aol.com