A young pony signed over to the police after repeated escapes onto the road has been given a safe home at Redwings Horse Sanctuary.The horse welfare charity received a call from local authorities about Dora, so named after the childrens TV character who is always going on adventures, after the one-year-old filly got out of her field in South Norfolk.Her owners were given notice to repair their fencing to ensure Doras and the publics safety, but when they failed to complete the necessary work she was signed over to police and offered a home at Redwings.Dora is thriving in her new environment, and was even honoured on last weeks National Dora Day (7 July).Dora and a new friend, Cabilla, at RedwingsDora is settling in well in her new herd and is making friends, said Redwings Senior Team Leader Tom Steggall. She is a sweet and pretty girl and seems content to put her exploring days behind her for now.She got some extra fuss to celebrate National Dora Day, its not often we have a pony with their very own national day!Doras story is an important reminder for horse owners to ensure their boundaries are secure.Dora grazing with her fieldmates at RedwingsWe are relieved to have Dora in our care and safely off the roads, said Julie Harding, Redwings Senior Field Officer. Escaped horses arent just in danger themselves, but they also put the lives of drivers at risk.We have been involved in road rescues in the past where sadly a horses life was lost, and we are grateful that Dora was rescued before she was involved in an accident.Helping horses in need with safe and secure homes is what we do as a charity, however with rising costs affecting every element of our work, providing this vital care is becoming more difficult. We rely on our supporters to help us be ready to rescue ponies like Dora, and to provide them the care they deserve.Related contentPoisonous plants for horses: in pictures5 common mistakes to avoid when taking out horse insurance *Ad feature*Spot signs of anxiety in your horse using the traffic light system and improve your bondHow to provide a stabled horse with the three Fs (and why its so important that you do)The post Pony left vulnerable to road accident finds sanctuary in new home appeared first on Your Horse.