Tir Caim Wild Horse Sanctuary

Tir Caim Wild Horse Sanctuary NSW based Brumby forever home. Allowing wild horses to live natural, safe & free lives.

The last goodbye on a good day.Sleipnir, Kiandra Stallion.You came to us as a last chancer with your Lady Love & last ba...
25/01/2025

The last goodbye on a good day.
Sleipnir, Kiandra Stallion.
You came to us as a last chancer with your Lady Love & last baby on board.
You lived well over 20 years as a true Man of the Mountain before misguided, heartless, city men took it all away.
Oh, the things you would have seen my beautiful grey!
With two cancer diagnosis, we knew our time together would not be long.
An expected 3 months for Eire, maybe 6 months for you, turned into 10 months & a beautiful, healthy filly successful raised naturally for Eire and almost 13 months for you.
When I saw you struggling even with meds I knew you were ready to go.
I wasn't ready, but you were.
Today was your rainbow day Sleipnir, you felt good for the first time in a week, lots of your favourite snacks & a trip round the sanctuary to bid all your new family farewell.
I almost changed my mind 100 times, you ate, you pooped, you even gave the youngin's a good talking to!
But I know it was rose coloured glass, your 2nd wind, it wouldnt have lasted & i couldnt let you suffer anymore pain or fear in life.
Today was your 'Good Day to go'.
Today your first real touch was also your only & last human touch, just as it should have been.
You let me place my hands on your neck & you rested your head in my hands, safe & supported as you made your journey home.
I'll cherish that honour forever.
You passed the way you lived, Wild, Free & as the beautiful, mighty Stallion you are.
Run free now with Eire across the bridge to the rainbow fields. 🌈
I'll take care of your baby girl, Rika, untill we all meet again
Xo
A massive thank you to
Pam, Sleipnirs special person who travelled all the way down to make sure she could help him yet again at the end,
Dr. Ron, our fabulous vet who not only booked a out of hours appointment but cancelled his own plans to make today possible.
The loving souls who knew today was coming & gave me the strength to do it,
And my husband, Peter, who not only held me together today but keeps the money coming in for everything needed day in, day out so the Brumbies can live in peace.

30/12/2024

Well 2024 is almost done & dusted.
It's been a year alright, new brums, new babies, a couple of natural disasters.
But we made it through.
Where will 2025 take Tir Caim?
Probably to the brink of insanity but one thing can be assured, we won't give up!
That's my wish for everyone in 2025, Don't give up!
No matter how insurmountable the problem seems, keep trying.
The brumbies need us, now more than ever.
Rehoming has ground to a halt but there are plenty of horses in sanctuary that need support & even more still facing the rehoming roulette wheel.
It takes a village to save the herds.
Every brumby counts.
Happy New Year from Tir Caim

Rest in peace sweet Thyra.We only had 10 days with you but we could already see you were perfect in every way. Stretch y...
28/12/2024

Rest in peace sweet Thyra.
We only had 10 days with you but we could already see you were perfect in every way.
Stretch your legs & run wild in the rainbow fields baby.
We will meet again.

🎅 HAY HAY HAY! 🎅 MERRY BRUMBYMAS!!We made our Xmas HAY target & the Brums are getting into their Xmas...
24/12/2024

🎅 HAY HAY HAY! 🎅
MERRY BRUMBYMAS!!

We made our Xmas HAY target & the Brums are getting into their Xmas dinner a little early.
Thank you to everyone who generously donated.
From everyone at Tir Caim, have a wonderful festive season & a fantastic 2025.

Almost there! 4 bales to go!Right in time for the 'extra' brumkin to enjoy Xmas dinner!
17/12/2024

Almost there! 4 bales to go!
Right in time for the 'extra' brumkin to enjoy Xmas dinner!

12 Bales for Christmas fundraiser!
A round bale of lucerne is $70.
This year for Christmas we are hoping to raise enough money ($840) for 12 bales for the brumbies Christmas dinner.

(All brumbies unanimously asked Santa for lucerne for Christmas 🐎 🎅)

If you would like to donate & help get to our $840 target, the account details are:

Bendigo bank
Bsb 633 000
Acc 167 197 490

Use reference 'Xmas'
All donation amounts welcome (doesn't have to be a full $70) every cent counts & is genuinely appreciated xo

Thank you xx

And that's a wrap for 2024 babies!Sigrun from the bago family finally foaled her baby boy early this morning.Welcome to ...
17/12/2024

And that's a wrap for 2024 babies!
Sigrun from the bago family finally foaled her baby boy early this morning.
Welcome to Tir Caim little man!

*Update*We are half way there!! Enough money has been generously donated for 6 round bales!6 more to go for Brumby Xmas ...
15/12/2024

*Update*
We are half way there!! Enough money has been generously donated for 6 round bales!
6 more to go for Brumby Xmas dinner.
Our wonderful hay man is actually having a break this year so we need to get the hay ordered & paid for by the weekend to ensure the Brumbies keep munching over the Xmas/New year break.

12 Bales for Christmas fundraiser!
A round bale of lucerne is $70.
This year for Christmas we are hoping to raise enough money ($840) for 12 bales for the brumbies Christmas dinner.

(All brumbies unanimously asked Santa for lucerne for Christmas 🐎 🎅)

If you would like to donate & help get to our $840 target, the account details are:

Bendigo bank
Bsb 633 000
Acc 167 197 490

Use reference 'Xmas'
All donation amounts welcome (doesn't have to be a full $70) every cent counts & is genuinely appreciated xo

Thank you xx

F**K Sake Erik!Guess who can open the house yard gate now?He knows he's in trouble, he's hiding!Brumbouflague..very stea...
13/12/2024

F**K Sake Erik!

Guess who can open the house yard gate now?
He knows he's in trouble, he's hiding!
Brumbouflague..very stealthy Erik.....

*Update*$373 has been generously donated!That's 5 bales for brumby Xmas dinner, only 7 to go.Thank you so much everyone ...
09/12/2024

*Update*

$373 has been generously donated!
That's 5 bales for brumby Xmas dinner, only 7 to go.

Thank you so much everyone xo

12 Bales for Christmas fundraiser!
A round bale of lucerne is $70.
This year for Christmas we are hoping to raise enough money ($840) for 12 bales for the brumbies Christmas dinner.

(All brumbies unanimously asked Santa for lucerne for Christmas 🐎 🎅)

If you would like to donate & help get to our $840 target, the account details are:

Bendigo bank
Bsb 633 000
Acc 167 197 490

Use reference 'Xmas'
All donation amounts welcome (doesn't have to be a full $70) every cent counts & is genuinely appreciated xo

Thank you xx

12 Bales for Christmas fundraiser!A round bale of lucerne is $70.This year for Christmas we are hoping to raise enough m...
08/12/2024

12 Bales for Christmas fundraiser!
A round bale of lucerne is $70.
This year for Christmas we are hoping to raise enough money ($840) for 12 bales for the brumbies Christmas dinner.

(All brumbies unanimously asked Santa for lucerne for Christmas 🐎 🎅)

If you would like to donate & help get to our $840 target, the account details are:

Bendigo bank
Bsb 633 000
Acc 167 197 490

Use reference 'Xmas'
All donation amounts welcome (doesn't have to be a full $70) every cent counts & is genuinely appreciated xo

Thank you xx

08/12/2024

We are back!!
Finally able to access the Tir Caim page now.

Welcome to the world baby boy!Verdanadi of the Bago mob FINALLY foaled!Mum & Brumkin both doing well, wild & free at Tir...
20/11/2024

Welcome to the world baby boy!
Verdanadi of the Bago mob FINALLY foaled!
Mum & Brumkin both doing well, wild & free at Tir Caim.

Well, I guess a bunch of Brumby Burglers have more capability than I do ingenuity. Tried to section off 2 round bales 'f...
12/11/2024

Well, I guess a bunch of Brumby Burglers have more capability than I do ingenuity.
Tried to section off 2 round bales 'for later'....
Back to the drawing board.

Never Forget.
10/11/2024

Never Forget.

We have 26 numbers left!
06/11/2024

We have 26 numbers left!

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The Bago Beauties. They are free in the wild paddock, lots of places to hide plus a creek to play in. They have just started venturing out to check out the human & the hay ute on their terms. Yes, those with eagle eyes have counted correctly, 5 not 6. The itty bitty brumkin has joined the special baby herd, not sure if he was 'adopted' pre trapping or if mumma just couldn't handle the trap & traveling trauma as a mum, but neither mature mare had milk or wanted anything to do with little man. He still needs a mumma & milk. Luckily I have a super Mum, with a filly around the same age, who took one look at him & opened the milk bar! So far, so good & everyone is happy.

Day 2 with the Bago Beauties. I don't recommend my 'methods' as a general training technic & I certainly don't promote myself as any kind of expert. I work with the wild ones at their level, on their terms. Is me laying on the ground dangerous? Probably. (I apologise for my butt being on view lol) But it works for me & I wouldn't do it if the horses were not calm. These horses have had no positive human interaction. They are displaced & afraid. Can you imagine what they have been through being trapped, transported & mustered in & out yards multiple times? Everything they know is gone. I believe the best way to earn their trust is to show them I am no threat, I have no fear & they have no reason to fear me. They can retreat anytime they want to. I'm simply here to help them & provide for them. Every horse is different, so every interaction needs to fit the individual situation. I don't use sticks, ropes, small yards or pressure of any kind. Today I sat & talked with Bjorn, he's learning my voice, my smell & the sound of my heart beat. Sigrun stopped pawing (stress response) and even came for a look at me herself. Both young Sylvi & Torhild approached me, had a little hay & even having a quick sniff & nuzzle. They were very brave! But when they retreat, I retreat. No pressure. I will slowly help them build their confidence & earn their trust by simply being with them. I also have two sweetheart geldings & quiet stallions I pat, feed, cuddle & walk with in view of the new family. Experienced horses leading by example & showing the new guys this is a safe place & the human is a friend. Slow & steady with no pressure & no expectations is the key.

They have arrived safe & sound! Thankyou so much to everyone that made it possible for this beautiful family to find sanctuary. They have settled in nicely & are currently munching some much needed hay & having big drinks of water.

Hubby driving his truck through Kiandra to blowering. 20,000 horses in the park....? 5,000 already shot...? Where exactly are the other 15,000? Hubby found 8 for the entire trip. But Putrid Penny & her band of murderous miscreants start shooting again Sunday. This isn't management, it's eradication. Support the sanctuaries please, they may well now be safe keeping the last of the Kosciuszko Brumbies. Vale Brumby. We will not forgive them or forget you.

A few pics from today. I'm not much of a photographer!

Our 1st chilly morning so Miss Kelda decided to have breakfast in bed... Or make a bed out of breakfast! Either way she was happy.

They say you get more attention if you show a little Ass... So, here we go!! Meet Banjo the miniature donkey. Ok, so he's not a Brumby, but Banjo is the newest resident at Tir Caim. His best friend crossed the rainbow bridge & Banjo has been devastated & grieving all by himself. His owners asked if we could take him & maybe find him a brum buddy to love on & sing to. How could we say no to that face? Welcome to Tir Caim, Banjo!

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