£4273.47 has been donated to help rescue animals in need from the sale of my books.

I became passionate about pony rescue after taking on a neglected New Forest pony 24 years ago who I called Bella. What really touched my heart and was priceless was the transformation over a one-year period - after some hard work and understanding Bella turned into a healthy & trusting pony.

In 1995 I opened my own sanctuary for New Forest ponies and saved and rehomed over 57 from slaughter over a 5-year period. This was so rewarding and totally voluntary and I had to raise over £80,000 a year to keep it going. I took on Chelsea who was 6 months old, she was riddled with lice and worms and would attack any man who came near her, after plenty of patience and tender loving care we formed a truly awesome and special relationship, and I decided I would keep her myself!  I had a lot of difficult ponies, young foals that I rescued who had been taken away from their homes too early.  Wild mares, and many sick foals who needed calm and understanding and ongoing veterinary care.  Body language played a very important part, and I had over 30 volunteers helping on a rota, this is how I met my best friend, Hannah.  Chelsea got to compete at Burghley Horse Trials and she lives at a beautiful yard on the South Downs, eight minutes from where we live.  I received an award from the Mayor of Eastbourne for my hard work within the community.

In August 2012 myself and Hayley took on Jasper a 6-month-old rescue dog who had been shut in a kitchen, abused and had half of his tail chopped off. Jasper had severe fear aggression. In November 2012 we met Karen Lippitt at a healing session who founded Helping Paws and we all clicked instantly and since then we have continuously raised funds to help animals in need all over the world. We help fund neutering and spaying schemes and support sanctuaries in Portugal, Romania, Bulgaria, Spain and wherever we can. We have raised an amazing £600,000 in 10 years and we are always coming up with ideas and last year we walked over broken glass, fire and broke a ¾ inch of wood and raised over £11,000. Via Helping Paws we have funded and bought over many dogs from Portugal & Spain who needed a safe life in FOREVER homes here in the UK. This is also when I realised, I needed to study hard, so that I could help as many dogs as possible as they do not have a voice, WE ARE THEIR VOICE. I am a fully qualified Canine Behaviourist Practitioner after completing my Canine Psychology & Behaviour course with The International School for Canine Psychology & Behaviour and just love helping dogs and their owners who are trying to deal with behavioural problems https://www.insideadogsmind.co.uk

Jacob's Journal won BooksOffice From Book To Screen on Friday 21st February 2020. How awesome and exciting is this?