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National award for saviour of orphan foals

23rd September, 2015

“Johanna has worked tirelessly over many years to save the lives of orphaned foals and alleviate the distress of bereft mares,”

“In so doing she has given outstanding support and wise advice to countless owners, often at very short notice at all hours. I am delighted to present the BEVA Welfare Award 2015 to such a deserving individual and offer many congratulations.”

- Tim Porter, Chairman of Blue Cross, on presenting Johanna with the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) Welfare Award 2015, sponsored by Blue Cross.

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Johanna Vardon receives Merial Meritoire breeders award

Horse & Hound : 12th January, 2009

Johanna was hailed as a “good Samaritan for the breeding industry” on Saturday evening as she was awarded the Merial Meritoire.

The award was the finale of the British Breeding Breeders dinner and awards ceremony in London

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Huntingdon vet praises National Foaling Bank

Vet Surgeon News : 6 June 2008

Stuart said: "These situations are often very difficult and highly emotional for the owners of both the mare and foal. However, thanks to the vital role played by the National Foaling Bank this case has had a very happy outcome. The organisation is a charity and desperately needs support from all involved in the equestrian sector. On this occasion, as on many others, it made the difference between life and death".

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Crown Rhodonite, bred by Johanna Vardon at Meretown

Performing at the GP 130 Le Mans, May 2010, ridden beautifully by Séverine Jaulent. Crown Rhodonite was sired by Greeton du Rezidal out of Miss Vardon's mare Crown Diamonte, whose sire was the Lusitano stallion Novilheiro and dam Crown Emerald. All of Miss Vardon's family of 'Crown' horses descend from her first mare Flicka. The National Foaling Bank was founded after Flicka lost a foal and the BBC advertised during a racing broadcast for an orphaned foal for Flicka to foster. The response was overwhelming, revealing a need at that time for an organisation to support breeders.

Ruby milestone for National Foaling Bank

Horse & Hound : 19 June 2005

Blue Chip founder Clare Blaskey, whose company recently presented Vardon with an engraved salver in recognition of her tireless dedication, says: “Johanna is one of the great heroes of the horse world. She works incredibly hard and really goes the extra mile to help. I don’t think people fully appreciate the extent of her work. It is an amazing service and anyone who breeds horses should support this worthwhile cause.”

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Johanna Vardon feeds Minstrel the zebra in 1979

Minstrel, from Dudley Zoo was one of the more unexpected orphan foals to arrive at the National Foaling Bank, but was successfully adopted by a Foster Mare.

The National Foaling Bank

YouTube : 18 April 2010

rachel260260's pictures from time spent at The National Foaling Bank