Television stars Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash have rehomed two miniature Shetland mares from Redwings Horse Sanctuary.The couple say they already adore their new four-legged friends, and are now helping Redwings promote rehoming a rescued horse or pony.Stacey and Joe reached out to the charity as they were looking to rehome some rescued ponies to join their family. The Redwings rehoming team carried out their usual home-checks and assessments, before inviting the couple to visit Redwings Ada Cole centre in Essex to find out more. Stacey and Joe visit Redwings Ada ColeNineteen-year-old skewbald miniature Shetland Thumbelina and six-year-old piebald miniature Shetland Mermaid were selected as the perfect fit for their family, due to their friendly natures. Thumbelina was one of 100 horses and donkeys rescued from Spindle Farm in Amersham in 2008. She was very nervous and underweight when she arrived at Redwings, with her spine and ribs visible even through her soiled and matted coat. Mermaid came to Redwings in 2024, after her owner reached out for help, as they were struggling to care for her. Thumbelina when she was first taken in by the charityWe are officially Pony Foster Parents, said Stacey on Instagram. Meet Thumbelina and Mermaid. They are two girls who were rescued by the incredible Redwings Horse Sanctuary.Thumbelina was seriously neglected when she was rescued by Redwings who saved her and Mermaids owner could no longer look after her. We are so grateful to be able to offer them a home in the hope that theyre happy and want to stay forever one day.Thumbelina todayWe have a grass area sectioned off for them and also a dry area. Redwings will check in and visit us and give us all of the guidance we need to be the best pony parents for Mermaid and Thumbelina. One of my dearest friends Lianne from the incredible Hopefield Animal sanctuary is going to be our pony-hand/extra pony Mumma, as we do not take rescuing animals lightly and want to be the absolute best foster parents we can be.We cant even describe how incredible it feels to be able to do this. I dreamed of rescuing animals growing up. Seven-year-old me would not believe where we are today. Welcome to the family girls. We love you so much already.Mermaid joins Thumbelina at Stacey and Joes homeMermaid and Thumbelina are now two of more than 500 horses and ponies rehomed under the Redwings Guardianship scheme. Although the charity always looks for long-term homes, the charity retains ownership, so Guardians have the security of knowing that the ponies always have a home at the sanctuary if they need it. Rehoming is a vital area of our work, helping us make capacity for more rescued horses and donkeys that need us, and easing the burden on our sanctuary care, and we are so pleased to support Stacey and Joe as they start the wonderful journey of rehoming a rescued horse! said Redwings Senior Field Officer Jo Franklin, who carries out our rehoming assessments.It was our pleasure to approve this home for Mermaid and Thumbelina as it is the perfect set-up for them. As with all our Guardians, we will carry out regular home-visits and support them all the way through, and we look forward to hearing more from Stacey and Joe as the ponies settle into their lovely new home! Redwings staff with Stacey, Joe, Mermaid and ThumbelinaRelated contentLearn to read your horses body language with this adviceSpot signs of anxiety in your horse using the traffic light system and improve your bondHow to tell if a horse is happy: behaviourist reveals 13 key signsHorses love getting muddy, experts say and heres whyThe post Welcome to the family girls: Stacey Solomon rehomes miniature Shetlands Thumbelina and Mermaid appeared first on Your Horse.