Archaeologist, television producer and presenter Jules Hudson has been announced as the patron of Munchkins Miniature Shetland Rescue. Were delighted to announce that Jules Hudson the much-loved English archaeologist, television producer and presenter, best known for presenting the BBC series Escape to the Country, Countryfile and This Week on the Farm, has agreed to become patron ofMunchkins Miniature Shetland Rescue, said office manager Emma Fidge.As patron, Jules will champion our charity, support our great work and help to further raise awareness and funds to continue to help the ponies in our care.Munchkins Miniature Shetland Rescue, which is based in Colyton in Devon, specialises in the rescue and rehabilitation of miniature Shetland ponies and has had charity status since 2015.A lifelong bondEver since I was a boy, Ive been lucky enough to have spent my life in and around the world of horses and ponies, said Jules. As a 12-year-old lad I found myself given the opportunity to nurse a lame Connemara mare back to health, with the promise that if Id did so, I could have her forever. Over many months, eventually she became sound and together we became inseparable friends as we went on to explore the countryside of rural Essex whilst we both came of age in the countryside. All that was over 40 years ago, and in the decades since, my understanding of the equine world, and the opportunities afforded by a career spent in broadcasting have allowed me understand the rich horizon of Britains equestrian landscape right across the UK.Jules meets one of the residents at the charity. OPPO A16s f/2.2 1/622s 3.462mm ISO105Great passionFrom our unique breeds of heavy horses to cheeky Welsh mountain ponies and our mischievous miniatures, all have endowed me with a great passion for our four legged friends both big and small, continued Jules.I was therefore delighted to have been invited to champion the invaluable work of Munchkins Miniature Shetlands. In an ideal world, such noble charitable endeavours that seek to care for and nurture those animals that have been mistreated would be unnecessary, but sadly as we know the world is not that ideal.A safe havenFrom the moment I first arrived at Munchkins Barn in Devon, the compassion and care with which they go about the task of looking after the ponies in their care was obvious, said Jules.It is an oasis of sanctuary and security in which their charges can start again, sure in the knowledge that they have a reassuring future free from harm and heartache. I challenge anyone not to be moved by the sight of any of their mischievous miniatures, each one a unique and cheeky character. As patron, I and my family look forward to championing the objectives and ongoing work of a charity that has quickly established itself as an invaluable resource in the fight against animal cruelty, and which highlights the joy of a breed that will always bring a smile to us all.Jules and his family are hoping to attend the charitys Summer Fayre on Sunday 2nd August. For more information about the charity, click here.Image Munchkins Miniature Shetland Rescue.Related contentAbandoned Shetland pony wins competition to become cover starShetland loses 30 kilos after weigh in at BHS Horse Health DayHow to tell if a horse is happyThe post TV presenter revealed as patron for Devon charity appeared first on Your Horse.