Peter Wright, one of the stars of Channel 5s The Yorkshire Vet, added some festive cheer to The Donkey Sanctuarys annual Carol by Candlelight service last week.The veterinary surgeon, who is an ambassador of the charity,wore a specially made Christmas jumper featuring two of the sanctuarys adoption donkeys, Maverick and Peanut, at the event last Friday (5 December).More than 200 people attended the service which took place in the Donkey Assisted Activities centre at the charitys Sidmouth Sanctuary. Many of the walkways were lined with non-flame candles to add a touch of festive sparkle.The service was hosted by celebrant and former BBC Radio Bristol presenter, Emma Britton,and featured several festive tunes such as Away in a Manger, O Little Town of Bethlehem, and of course Little Donkey.The Donkey Sanctuary was lit with thousands of lights for its annual carol service.iPhone 14 Pro Max f/1.78 1/9s 6.86mm ISO6400Bespoke songDuring the service, Peter spoke of some of the experiences he has had during his six years with The Donkey Sanctuary.The charitys restaurant, The Kitchen, was open so visitors could enjoy a drink and a bite to eat and watch the concert on screens inside. The event was also live-streamed.The evening concluded with a very unique version of The Twelve Days of Christmas, where the traditional lines were replaced by ones much more fitting to the resident donkeys, such as Five Gold Rings becoming Five Bales of Hay.The Donkey Sanctuary was founded in 1969 by Dr Elisabeth Svendsen who was appalled by the state of the donkeys she saw at a market in Exeter. She started buying the donkeys who were in the worst condition and The Donkey Sanctuary was registered as a charity in 1973. Since then the charity has transformed the lives of millions of donkeys around the world.To watch back the Carols by Candlelight event, click here.More from Your HorseEssential horse worming schedule and management tips from a vetExperts advise how to choose the best type of bedding to suit your horsePrevent mud fever by doing this (spoiler: it isnt actually caused by mud!)Winter hacking: How to stay safe and enjoy your rides through the colder monthsThe post Yorkshire Vet attends charitys candlelit carol service appeared first on Your Horse.