Olive Lomas formed the Animal Welfare Liaison Network (AWLN) in 1989 and consequently opened the Only Foals and Horses Sanctuary in 1994 and later two further sanctuaries in Scotland and in Southern England.

The original sanctuary and home of the AWLN and Only Foals and Horses is at Redshell Stables set in 22 acres of picturesque Lancashire countryside.

The aims of AWLN through its Only Foals And Horses sanctuaries are to RESCUE, REHABILITATE and RETIRE equines that are in desperate need of care. The horses and ponies that come to the sanctuaries will have suffered through neglect and/or cruelty and require patient rehabilitation from physical mental damage.

We offer safe sanctuary and retirement for the aged and infirm and for those equines nursed back to health, strength and vitality the hope is always to re-home into safe and secure care to enjoy the flourishing and rewarding life they deserve.

Relying entirely on public donations, the sanctuary has running costs of a minimum of £5,500 per week. This takes a lot of work raising the capital week in week out. We can continue this work if everyone gets involved on some level, either raising funds or volunteering to work in the stables.

Only Foals and Horses have made rapid strides in its eventful history including the addition of our two further stable yards taking in more disadvantage animals. The Lancashire public in particular has taken us to their hearts. We also want to bring to you an insight into the world of horse and pony rescue work so please revisit our website for updates on our work.

I’m sure you will find the real life "soap opera" that is Only Foals and Horses very entertaining. It will be joyous, factual, interesting and addictive! Yes, maybe not every story begins happily, but with the work of Only Foals and Horses we strive for the happy endings everyone wants.