Bradshaw Piggies
Forum Donator 2023/24
As everyone else has a thread, I thought I better create one. One place to bombard you all with pics of my fur babies!
I think you all know enough about me already, but for those who don’t; I’m Nichola, I’m 33, married and live in Greater Manchester. My background is mostly equine (25 years experience working in the equine industry and I’ve ridden since I was 3). I was very lucky to grow up with amazing trainers and competed quite a lot (show jumping mostly, and some dressage). I’ve owned and produced many horses of my own (hence why I worked in the industry from a young age, to pay for them as I wasn’t from a horsey background). I even got my first horse for free (ex-racer that no one else wanted as he was deemed too dangerous - but he taught me so much). After leaving school, I gained my British Horse Society Instructor qualifications and UKCC coaching qualifications to go on and help train others. I also managed three large livery yards and built up my own riding school from scratch. I completed my degree (BSc) in equine and animal science, and then my teacher training quals to be able to lecture in equine and animal science at a uni. We have lots of animals on site and I’m lucky to work with some of the worlds leading animal researchers. We currently have 60 horses on site.
Growing up I always kept animals. My dream was to be a vet, but life got in the way. I wish I could do it now. I’ve had everything really (bar reptiles), rabbits, guinea pigs, degus, chinchilla, ducks, chickens, rats, hamsters, dogs, cats, horses etc. I’ve gained lots of experience along the way.
aside from animals, I grew up around cars and building cars. This is still very much a passion of mine. Luckily I met my husband (who is also a huge petrolhead and loves the outdoors, and animals, so we can share the same passions). We spend most of our free time (as we own a landscaping business so my husband works a lot too), restoring classic cars, modifying cars and racing cars on the track. My husband also grew up building and racing cars, and spent a lot of time building and restoring classic land rovers too. I think we annoy the neighbours with our car collection
cars will always be a huge part of my life.
Anyway, enough about us. As I said, I wanted to start a thread as somewhere to upload our animal pics.
The Piggies:
Loki (
) Loki came to us with his brother Thor. Always a chunky pig, he loved to snuggle with his hoomans and would often decide we needed a groom! He lived for his veggie snacks and time pop-Corning around the living room. We miss him very much
Thor. Thor and his epic hair was very much bonded with Loki and misses him a lot. He’s since been bonded with Odin() and now Stark. Such an easy going boy! He has very much become a laid back, lap pig, in comparison to his rebel earlier years. Despite advancing in his years, he is still king of the gymnastic pop-corns
Odin ()
I think you all know the famous Odin. My soul mate and absolute love of my life. I’ve never loved anyone more and never will. There aren’t words to describe our bond. I struggle ever day now that he’s gone, and I did my very best to provide him with the months of happiness that he had (despite his ongoing health issues). I’ll always remember his snuggles and pop-corns. My little fighter
Stark
Mr.Stark, lives up to his name (after Tony Stark) with his huge attitude! Always out to cause trouble, yet this lovely boy is well bonded with Thor after losing his companion Odin. He will quite happily come over for a scratch, but on his terms! Everything is on his terms. He’s got more attitude than any animal I’ve ever known. A lovely boy, but he knows what he wants and no one stands in his way!
Rocket ()
Our little Rocket we rehomed with his companion Banner. Always such a lively boy, who’s happy energy could light up any room. Despite his ongoing health problems he was always so happy and full of life. He was definitely taken too soon and we miss him every day.
Banner
Companion to Rocket and now happily surrounded by the other boar pairs (as we struggled to bond him with anyone else after Rocket passed) Banner is a quiet, sensitive boy. He loves his hooman cuddles and talking to the boys through the bars, but does not tolerate the company of other pigs. A very handsome lad he is! And first one over if he hears the fridge door!
Castiel and Jack
These lovely babies came to us only a few weeks ago. Stunning boys that were very much in need of rehoming. We are learning lots about these guys already. Jack is very much a hooman cuddles pig, whereas Castiel is going to take some more confidence building but is more dominant toward the submissive Jack. These beautiful boys are full of life and are growing well!
Bobby and Rufus
These lovely boys are our latest arrivals. Older boys that are very well bonded. They even want to share a bed (unlike our other boar pairs). Bobby is going to take some trust and confidence building, but Rufus is a very confident pig who already loves snuggles. They are settling in really well!
And here’s some pics of the horses and our Husky, Koda
We very much look forward to hearing about everyone on here, and we apologise now for all future picture spams! 
I think you all know enough about me already, but for those who don’t; I’m Nichola, I’m 33, married and live in Greater Manchester. My background is mostly equine (25 years experience working in the equine industry and I’ve ridden since I was 3). I was very lucky to grow up with amazing trainers and competed quite a lot (show jumping mostly, and some dressage). I’ve owned and produced many horses of my own (hence why I worked in the industry from a young age, to pay for them as I wasn’t from a horsey background). I even got my first horse for free (ex-racer that no one else wanted as he was deemed too dangerous - but he taught me so much). After leaving school, I gained my British Horse Society Instructor qualifications and UKCC coaching qualifications to go on and help train others. I also managed three large livery yards and built up my own riding school from scratch. I completed my degree (BSc) in equine and animal science, and then my teacher training quals to be able to lecture in equine and animal science at a uni. We have lots of animals on site and I’m lucky to work with some of the worlds leading animal researchers. We currently have 60 horses on site.
Growing up I always kept animals. My dream was to be a vet, but life got in the way. I wish I could do it now. I’ve had everything really (bar reptiles), rabbits, guinea pigs, degus, chinchilla, ducks, chickens, rats, hamsters, dogs, cats, horses etc. I’ve gained lots of experience along the way.
aside from animals, I grew up around cars and building cars. This is still very much a passion of mine. Luckily I met my husband (who is also a huge petrolhead and loves the outdoors, and animals, so we can share the same passions). We spend most of our free time (as we own a landscaping business so my husband works a lot too), restoring classic cars, modifying cars and racing cars on the track. My husband also grew up building and racing cars, and spent a lot of time building and restoring classic land rovers too. I think we annoy the neighbours with our car collection
cars will always be a huge part of my life.Anyway, enough about us. As I said, I wanted to start a thread as somewhere to upload our animal pics.
The Piggies:
Loki (
) Loki came to us with his brother Thor. Always a chunky pig, he loved to snuggle with his hoomans and would often decide we needed a groom! He lived for his veggie snacks and time pop-Corning around the living room. We miss him very muchThor. Thor and his epic hair was very much bonded with Loki and misses him a lot. He’s since been bonded with Odin(
) and now Stark. Such an easy going boy! He has very much become a laid back, lap pig, in comparison to his rebel earlier years. Despite advancing in his years, he is still king of the gymnastic pop-corns Odin (
) I think you all know the famous Odin. My soul mate and absolute love of my life. I’ve never loved anyone more and never will. There aren’t words to describe our bond. I struggle ever day now that he’s gone, and I did my very best to provide him with the months of happiness that he had (despite his ongoing health issues). I’ll always remember his snuggles and pop-corns. My little fighter
StarkMr.Stark, lives up to his name (after Tony Stark) with his huge attitude! Always out to cause trouble, yet this lovely boy is well bonded with Thor after losing his companion Odin. He will quite happily come over for a scratch, but on his terms! Everything is on his terms. He’s got more attitude than any animal I’ve ever known. A lovely boy, but he knows what he wants and no one stands in his way!
Rocket ()Our little Rocket we rehomed with his companion Banner. Always such a lively boy, who’s happy energy could light up any room. Despite his ongoing health problems he was always so happy and full of life. He was definitely taken too soon and we miss him every day.
BannerCompanion to Rocket and now happily surrounded by the other boar pairs (as we struggled to bond him with anyone else after Rocket passed) Banner is a quiet, sensitive boy. He loves his hooman cuddles and talking to the boys through the bars, but does not tolerate the company of other pigs. A very handsome lad he is! And first one over if he hears the fridge door!
Castiel and JackThese lovely babies came to us only a few weeks ago. Stunning boys that were very much in need of rehoming. We are learning lots about these guys already. Jack is very much a hooman cuddles pig, whereas Castiel is going to take some more confidence building but is more dominant toward the submissive Jack. These beautiful boys are full of life and are growing well!
Bobby and RufusThese lovely boys are our latest arrivals. Older boys that are very well bonded. They even want to share a bed (unlike our other boar pairs). Bobby is going to take some trust and confidence building, but Rufus is a very confident pig who already loves snuggles. They are settling in really well!
And here’s some pics of the horses and our Husky, KodaWe very much look forward to hearing about everyone on here, and we apologise now for all future picture spams! 
my husband doesn’t normally ride them, so he was brave that day 
