Ongoing sponsorship for rescue horses and brumbies
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I have many horses , mostly that no one else wanted.
One horse purchased from a horse meat dealer, (dogger) that exports meat overseas for human consumption. She was pregnant and has since had her foal. We named her Tuppence (Tuppy for short) and her foal Dyani .
Tuppy was terrified when we got her and wouldn't allow us to touch her. She'd turn her butt on us in a threat to kick us. She was covered in bite and kick marks. She was so thin the vet didn't think she was pregnant .
This video covers footage of the abattoir this horse dealer uses and covers some of her experiences. Unfortunately this is the fate for many Australian horses. A minority of horses find forever homes and live their days until old age with the same owners who have loved them as young, fit horses. Too many horses end up at the Sales yards and bought by doggers.
Cleo , a thoroughbred, she was starved. She later had a terrible leg injury .
Another elderly horse purchased by a dealer that was ailing and no one else wanted her. She was eight years older than advertised, covered in rain scald and underweight. We named her Penny . It turned out her original name had been Peggy.
A tiny brumby foal, smaller than our greyhound, his back legs were collapsing and he had to be weaned early, as his mother was thin and not able to produce enough milk. We called him Padawan, Paddy for short.
Two horses that were advertised for long times on gumtree and FaceBook, that looked miserable and no one seemed interested in buying them.
Banjo , a brumby yearling they couldn't handle. He would try to kick and bite them. He still had the halter on that he was wearing when he was taken from the breeder.
The other one (a year later from the same seller) was thin, the owner purchased her after selling the brumby. She has big head. She is a small Arabian filly, we named her Ruby . Ruby went to a new home on 4th May 2020. She went under a free lease to prevent her being sold on and ending up at the Sales and, potentially, a dogger.
When the government started actively culling our wild horses in some parts of Australia, I decided to buy another one and asked the Guy Fawkes Heritage Association which horses they had left, unable to sell from the last capture (5 months before) and purchased a pony, we call Ava .
I bought another brumby to train to ride. Halo .
Keeping and caring for my horses is my way of giving back. A drop in the ocean compared to what is occurring to thousands of Australian horses annually, but a personal and tangible effort.
Providing these horses with forever homes to ensure they have good lives and never face the threat of many Australian horses is a dedication. Although I enjoy caring for these horses, I struggle financially to give them the best care.
There's agistment costs, feed, important nutritional supplements, feet and dental care, worming, vet bills, the list seems endless .
Although this is a typical way of giving back to the community, by homing horses, it's still 9 horses that are forever safe and do not need to face the fate of too many Australian horses. Ending up as pet-food or on dinner plates.
I'm looking to see if people are willing to give any donations to help care for these horses. One off donations or regular support. Any assistance is appreciated.
I keep regular updates via YouTube of my horses. Their lives, any struggles and to celebrate our victories. They are all wonderful creatures and I hope to find people who are interested in their lives.
Thank you for taking the time to read this.
One horse purchased from a horse meat dealer, (dogger) that exports meat overseas for human consumption. She was pregnant and has since had her foal. We named her Tuppence (Tuppy for short) and her foal Dyani .
Tuppy was terrified when we got her and wouldn't allow us to touch her. She'd turn her butt on us in a threat to kick us. She was covered in bite and kick marks. She was so thin the vet didn't think she was pregnant .
This video covers footage of the abattoir this horse dealer uses and covers some of her experiences. Unfortunately this is the fate for many Australian horses. A minority of horses find forever homes and live their days until old age with the same owners who have loved them as young, fit horses. Too many horses end up at the Sales yards and bought by doggers.
Cleo , a thoroughbred, she was starved. She later had a terrible leg injury .
Another elderly horse purchased by a dealer that was ailing and no one else wanted her. She was eight years older than advertised, covered in rain scald and underweight. We named her Penny . It turned out her original name had been Peggy.
A tiny brumby foal, smaller than our greyhound, his back legs were collapsing and he had to be weaned early, as his mother was thin and not able to produce enough milk. We called him Padawan, Paddy for short.
Two horses that were advertised for long times on gumtree and FaceBook, that looked miserable and no one seemed interested in buying them.
Banjo , a brumby yearling they couldn't handle. He would try to kick and bite them. He still had the halter on that he was wearing when he was taken from the breeder.
The other one (a year later from the same seller) was thin, the owner purchased her after selling the brumby. She has big head. She is a small Arabian filly, we named her Ruby . Ruby went to a new home on 4th May 2020. She went under a free lease to prevent her being sold on and ending up at the Sales and, potentially, a dogger.
When the government started actively culling our wild horses in some parts of Australia, I decided to buy another one and asked the Guy Fawkes Heritage Association which horses they had left, unable to sell from the last capture (5 months before) and purchased a pony, we call Ava .
I bought another brumby to train to ride. Halo .
Keeping and caring for my horses is my way of giving back. A drop in the ocean compared to what is occurring to thousands of Australian horses annually, but a personal and tangible effort.
Providing these horses with forever homes to ensure they have good lives and never face the threat of many Australian horses is a dedication. Although I enjoy caring for these horses, I struggle financially to give them the best care.
There's agistment costs, feed, important nutritional supplements, feet and dental care, worming, vet bills, the list seems endless .
Although this is a typical way of giving back to the community, by homing horses, it's still 9 horses that are forever safe and do not need to face the fate of too many Australian horses. Ending up as pet-food or on dinner plates.
I'm looking to see if people are willing to give any donations to help care for these horses. One off donations or regular support. Any assistance is appreciated.
I keep regular updates via YouTube of my horses. Their lives, any struggles and to celebrate our victories. They are all wonderful creatures and I hope to find people who are interested in their lives.
Thank you for taking the time to read this.
Organizer
Yvette Colomb
Organizer
Saint Ives Chase NSW
