Our Animals

An introduction to all the two and four-legged animals that call Loose Reins their home

Here at Loose Reins Glamping in Dorset, you’ll find a charming cast of animal characters that add a delightful touch to your stay.

Cowboy kids & woolly buddies

Meet Butch and Sundance, our rambunctious pygmy goat siblings, born in 2017. These little troublemakers ain’t shy about a good back scratch and some playtime. They’ve been part of the Loose Reins family since they were knee-high to a grasshopper, and folks just can’t get enough of their playful spirit.

Now, let’s mosey over to our woolly buddies—a flock of 6 Grey Faced Dartmoor ewes and ol’ Rupert, our homebred Border Leicester cross. These critters are the darin’ darlings of our Buckaroo Club. They’re always keen for a tasty bite and a friendly pat. And Rupert, well, he’s a huggable, snuggable feller. Some say he’s part Labrador.

The egg production team

Our “Loose Reins egg production team” is made up of a motley crew of feathered friends, rustling up those free-range, hand-picked eggs fresh from the coop.

You’ll find these gems waitin’ in your cabin upon arrival, alongside any breakfast fixin’s you’ve ordered. But if you happen to gobble ’em up faster than a jackrabbit in a hurry, don’t fret. Our egg producers are workin’ their tailfeathers off, layin’ fresh eggs every day, just a holler away when you need ’em.

Our beautiful Shetland Ponies

Meet Peaches and Tango, two dandy Shetland Ponies. Tango, born in the year 2000, and Peaches, in the year 2010, are seasoned pros at rustlin’ up guests for a quick howdy and a friendly rubdown.

These two sweethearts hitched their wagon to the Loose Reins family in 2021 and really took to our laid-back lifestyle, grazin’ on grass, minglin’ with guests, and gettin’ all dolled up at the Buckaroo Club. Sometimes they come out lookin’ so spiffy, it’ll make you downright envious!

The ranch sheriffs

Lastly, allow us to introduce the real sheriffs of the ranch—Bear and Rosie! Bear, our trusty working cocker spaniel, sports a wintertime coat that’ll put a grizzly to shame. But don’t let her rugged appearance fool ya—she’s a big ol’ softie, especially fond of the young ‘uns.

Then there’s Rosie, a German Shorthaired Pointer, a bundle of energy that’ll greet you faster than a tumbleweed in a dust storm. She’s a real hoot, always first in line to tip her hat and say howdy.

Friendly advice

Now, a little word of advice, partner. While our critters are as friendly as a campfire on a chilly night, we kindly ask you not to mosey on into their fields. Even the calmest of critters can have a mind of their own. And please, hold off on feedin’ ’em, as we’ve got ’em on the finest feed this side of the River Stour.