Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary

23/11/2024

This is HSES Eyebrows, leading HSES Big Grey on what we believe is his rain dance because hopefully we will get some wet stuff soon!
These two unlikely besties are inseparable! HSES Big Grey one of the Bulla horses sponsored by Kerry-Ann and HSES Eyebrows came via Kyeton Pound - where he had been 'arrested' for breaking into a local stud farm. As a little stallion, the mares were rather chuffed, albeit no one else there was!

21/11/2024

Wow how kind is this! Please consider supporting Wellness Co !

📢 Support the Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary!

The incredible team at the Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary is facing tough times and needs our help. This sanctuary works tirelessly to provide care and second chances to horses in need, but they can’t do it alone.

To assist with their ongoing costs, we’re donating 10% of all sales from November and December to this amazing charity. When you shop with us, you’re not just supporting your horse’s health—you’re also helping horses in need.

Visit the sanctuary’s page to learn more about their efforts and how you can get involved: Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary Every little bit helps, whether it’s through donations, sharing their post, or spreading the word.

Together, we can make a difference! 🐎💙

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20/11/2024

In true HSES Doc style, given a choice of at least 30 friendships including past friendships - he went for bigger and hairy versions of HSES Sonny.

18/11/2024

It's with incredibly heavy hearts we advise that overnight we lost our Bulla boy HSES Sonny. We have fought alongside him for several months trying to establish the cause of his health struggles - antibiotics, penicillin, steroids, scopes have all been utilised in the fight. We were worried about him Thursday last week and had him vet checked, however last night he laid down and never got up again. Today his best mate HSES Doc is feeling very lost. We will miss you beautiful, smart, kind boy - may you truly rest in peace.

17/11/2024

HSES Paul and HSES Elvis were playing yesterday in the heat or actually one sometimes annoying little white pony that loves to play was challenging his very tolerant best mate.
We took on HSES Paul almost 8 years ago - an unhandled stallion, along with HSES Special. What was left when an aged couple hit serious health problems - others had taken the 'valued' horses including young warmbloods, leaving a few unwanted for the knackery to clean-up.
And while we appreciate that you can't save them all - when families and owners are at their lowest or facing some of the most challenging of times - to arrange for someone to come and shoot a loved healthy horse is tough.
While questioning our own sustainability, and we've said it already - these are the toughest times we have ever faced, its the joy of watching these horses and ponies, along with your support that shines a light at the end of a very long tunnel.

15/11/2024

We've been asked for a HSES Roh update - this photo of his healed wither was taken last week - he of course had his head down eating breakfast! Thank you to everyone supporting our work.

15/11/2024

Update: Wow, we've reached 25% of our target after 2 days and we are incredibly grateful. Thank you to everyone who has shared our post and donated so generously.
People have also been purchasing our gifts for good from our gift shop which is very much appreciated.
PS. Our 10 year anniversary 2025 calendars are in the shop now (2 versions available) featuring heartwarming photographs by our very own photographer and founder, Anne Young.
We are immensely hopeful that we will hit our target by the end of the period, 75% to go.

We’re at a critical moment. For the first time ever, we're concerned about our ability to continue. As one of Australia’s largest equine sanctuaries, we're being asked to do more than ever before. As costs soar and donations decline, we can’t do it alone. We need your help.

13/11/2024

Friends, as hard as this is to say we are facing a crisis point with a scorching summer ahead, a predicted drought situation and hay shortages leading to elevated pricing and dwindling donations.

As you know many rescues are winding down or closing their doors entirely and we're being asked to do more than ever before.

You'll know we've increased our intake significantly - the 27 ponies with malformed feet + 2 donkeys from Gippsland; other recent arrivals including calf Magic Mike, ponies Magnum and Phantom, horses Abbey, Ollie, Buddy, Connie, Rasa, Joey, Duke, donkeys Lorraine and Fleur and steers Eddie and Jeremy. And of course, we have the regular herd, young and old, all with their own needs.

The challenges feel enormous. In addition to the economic environment affecting us all, the predictions for a scorching summer with drought conditions, there is a lack of fodder following a dry spring.

Without your support, we’re faced with impossible choices. This community has supported us brilliantly over the years and, on behalf of all the residents, we are appealing to you again.

Here's how you can help. Please share this post. A simple share will help us get this message to as many people as possible.

We have to raise funds to secure feed now and through summer.
Donations can be made to the fundraiser on Chuffed

Please click the link on the image below to watch the video and learn more about our fundraiser

https://chuffed.org/project/116750-we-need-you-now-more-than-ever

Or direct to our bank account
ANZ: Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary
BSB: 013 265 | Account: 195623194

We’re at a critical moment. For the first time ever, we're concerned about our ability to continue. As one of Australia’s largest equine sanctuaries, we're being asked to do more than ever before. As costs soar and donations decline, we can’t do it alone. We need your help.

04/11/2024

You will remember recent surrender HSES Buddy who had a nasty eye ulcer and was a handful to treat. Look at him now - eye sorted and loving friends in Patsy and Charlie. Thank you Robyn and family for providing him such a loving home.

02/11/2024

Today we lost our beautiful HSES Buddy - all our horses are favourites however Buddy was a special favourite. Such a gentle kind grump, and best friend of HSES Aussie, calling HSES home for quite a few years, after returning home just prior to the pandemic.

HSES Buddy had found this winter tough and we had been struggling with 'that most challenging of decisions' of when to make that last act of kindness call - sadly a broken leg this morning made the decision for us. Until we meet again beautiful friend 🌈💔

29/10/2024

Its the time of year that we usually see painful laminitis cases, however combined with diet changes, box rest as required, pulse treatment and importantly time getting limbs moving and blood flowing on the low impact water treadmill we are seeing great results.

Further we are thrilled with our own herd on the walking trail, none of the laminitic prone ponies have shown any symptoms.

28/10/2024

We are just finalising our 2025 Calendar and would love your help. This year was our 10th year anniversary as an ACNC registered Charity and we missed our birthday in July!
For 2025 we would like to feature some of your and our favourites in the calendar - starting with dear old HSES Tootie and HSES Norman. Please give us your suggestions.

27/10/2024

Was super to pop in and see HSES Elle Ve and HSES Arty happy and bonded in their home. Both have separately for genuine reasons returned to Horse Shepherd to be rehomed - again reflecting the value of the right to return.

25/10/2024

HSES FLIPFlop is now simply HSES Flip! Still work to do, including further handling but that clearly feels way better.

23/10/2024

The slow work to get these little feet pain free and functional has began. HSES Flip Flop is on his journey to become HSES Flip!