Visit to Scoil Mhuire

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We had the absolute pleasure of visiting the wonderful students and staff at Scoil Mhuire Longford with some of our lovely ponies

From the moment we arrived, we were made feel so welcome by everyone in the school. It was such a special experience to see the excitement, smiles, and gentle interactions between the students and our ponies throughout the day. The students were fantastic with the animals, and it was heartwarming to watch the confidence, joy, and curiosity that the visit brought to so many.

At Hungry Horse Outside, we truly believe in the positive connection between animals and people, and days like this remind us why we love what we do. Seeing the happiness the ponies brought to the students made the visit incredibly rewarding for our whole team.



Education is a vital part of our mission. Many animal welfare issues can be prevented through education and community outreach events like this one.

Preschool Tour

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We had a wonderful day welcoming the local students from Whizzkids! 🐾

The children had the opportunity to learn about the work we do, meet some of our animals, take part in fun games, and discover the importance of responsible animal care.

Education is a vital part of our mission, and it was fantastic to see so much enthusiasm and curiosity from the students. Thank you to everyone at Whizzkids for spending the day with us—we hope you enjoyed your visit as much as we enjoyed having you!

Public Microchipping Day

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A huge thank you to Maxi Zoo Longford for hosting our 2026 Microchipping Day! 🐶🐱

Microchipping your dog is a legal requirement, but we understand that the cost can be a challenge for some families. That’s why we were delighted to offer microchipping at cost price, helping more owners meet their legal obligations and keep their pets safe.

It was fantastic to see so many responsible pet owners taking advantage of the service. We were especially delighted to see a few feline friends come along too!



Events like this are an important part of our mission to promote responsible pet ownership and improve animal welfare in our community. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the day such a success!

A Beautiful New Beginning on Achill Island

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We’re so happy to share that one of our rescued donkeys has found the most wonderful new home… all the way on beautiful Achill Island.

This special rehoming came about because a lovely owner reached out to us. They already had one donkey who was feeling lonely and in need of a companion. As many of you know, donkeys are incredibly social animals — they thrive on friendship, bonding, and having another donkey by their side.

After careful checks and making sure it was the perfect match, our rescued boy made the journey to Achill. Now, instead of standing alone, there are two donkeys grazing side by side, keeping each other company just as it should be. 💕

Seeing our rescues go from uncertainty to safety, friendship, and love is exactly why we do what we do.

Next Generation of Vets

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We had a group of young vets join us for some hands-on learning, gaining real experience with gelding under guidance and care.

As an equine rescue, we sadly have more than enough colts needing this essential procedure — but moments like this turn a challenge into something positive, helping educate the next generation while improving the lives of our horses.

Grateful for their enthusiasm, compassion, and willingness to help

Every day is a learning day —

for humans and horses alike.

Christmas Crib

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We were delighted to once again take part in St Mel’s Cathedral’s Live Crib. It has quickly become one of our favourite Christmas traditions here at HHO.

The donkey has long been an important symbol of the Nativity story, representing humility, service, and peace. Donkeys have also played a vital role throughout history, faithfully working alongside people in farming, transport, and daily life for thousands of years.

We’re proud to showcase these gentle, intelligent animals and help keep this special Christmas tradition alive. Thank you to St Mel’s Cathedral for inviting us to be part of such a wonderful community event. Wishing everyone a peaceful and joyful Christmas!

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