Askari making the 1.05m look easy 😎
🖤 RIP - Hidden Vale Asha (Ash) 🖤
30/06/2002 - 18/07/2024 (22yrs)
The final update 🕊️
Yesterday we performed the Final Act of Kindness for our permanent resident Ash.
Ash had been with the family since 2022. Although not a very long time, she had made the biggest impact. I have had a lot of horses through, but none quite like her.
She was the absolute best horse to ride and have around. She did have her quirks, but that is what made her special.
Sadly, the battle was just too much and the pain was relentless
It was simply her time to go 💔
As anyone does, I will always think what I could have done differently and if there was a chance to save her. If only I had all the money in the world 🌍
But, I absolutely know this was the right call to make.
Fly high my girl 🕊️ You are now pain free
Come with me to make breakfast for Ash 🐎
She is still hanging on, although still with a very guarded outcome.
It has been awhile since I have put an update out about Ash, and frankly, that is because I was about to make the call and wanted to wait until a decision was made.
It was the weekend, and Ash had progressively become severely lame ever since coming back from the equine hospital. I came to the decision that her quality of life was not great, and I had doubts that she was going to improve (as did the vet and I was advised it might be time). She had been badly lame for awhile and I didn't want to wait until it started to affect her body. She's not a small/light horse, so prolonged time on 3 hooves is very bad, especially at her age.
Bandage changes became a huge challenge due to her pain and it got to the point I couldn't put a bandage on or clean the wound/sarcoid.
Medication wasn't even touching the pain and there was no light at the end of the tunnel so to speak. So, on the upcoming Monday, I was going to call the local vet for euthanasia.
Monday rolls around and I just couldn't do it, I kept putting it off and ringing friends asking what I should do. It was incredibly hard because other than her being very lame, she was still her usual self. She still loved her food, held weight well, wanted to join her friends in the paddock and was still just a menace in general.
So, I waited....
Low and behold, another infection appeared and burst out. She was put on sulprim and a new ointment was used as the Xxterra was too harsh for her.
Now, she is still lame, but she is weight bearing, walking and even trot away from me when I tried to catch her today!
The wound seems to be getting better and I think we can see the sarcoid starting to appear.
We are not out of the woods AT ALL! She still has a very reserved outcome and it could honestly go any direction.
BUT, she is getting better, and I am happy to continue with her until she heals or tells me she has had enough.
Below is a very short clip of her current improvement.
Our goaties are still looking for that special 🏠
So if you have secure fencing and preferably experience with goats, please send a pm with any questions
We have THREE 8-week intact males (2 spotted, 1 classic Toggenburg markings). All out of a registered pedigree Toggenburg billy. 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ Each
We have ONE yearling Toggenburg wether. Perfect grass eater. 5️⃣0️⃣
And lastly our pedigree registered billy. Comes with papers, VERY friendly and well mannered. Briefly shown and can be led. 4️⃣5️⃣0️⃣ Ono
Dalgo is now rehomed pending pick-up and a 4-week trial 🧡
Hopefully this will be his forever home with his very own vet nurse as an owner 😁
This is Chaplin... He is a special kind of horse.
I hope this makes you laugh, I certainly did. I can't tell you how many times I have watched this 🤣 it's the sudden neigh to high pitched scream...
And yes he has a bandage on... There is a reason I call him my walking vet bill 🤦
Don't think I could find anything more accurate...
Whoever ends up with Dalgo... I hope you are ready for this 😂
First solo trail ride ✅ absolutely fine with cars and all the motorbikes we saw on our short ride.
This horse continues to impress with this only being his 5th ride.
Ride number 4 - Dalgo
First ride with the bit in 👏 Big achievement for this boy. I spent a few lessons long reining him and working on steering. Dalgo didn't like the bit when he first got here, but he is now taking it like a champ.
Askari has finally commenced ridden work 👏
After getting his dental, chiro, feet and ulcer treatment, he can come back into work. He still lacks all his topline so I will be doing lots of hills and pole work to build him back up.
Putting the first genuine ride on this boy 🩵
Focusing on steering, understanding pressure and getting the feet moving.
Hello everyone!
You may have noticed a recent name change of our FB page from "Woodford Horse Rescue, Rehabilitation and Rehoming" to "Banyak Farm and Equine Rehoming" (Although this may be changed if I think of a better name!).
This decision has been in the making for a short while and was made as I not only rehome horses, but we have many other animals we look after. I want this page to be available to showcase all the farm animals, such as our cows, goats and chickens, and all the ups and downs that go along with that.
I also want to point out that it’s not only ‘rescue’ horses on the page, but I also have sale horses, some of which are for clients. This page is for all horses, whether they are adoption or sale horses, stallions, broodmares, foals, old horses, etc. So, as long as I can help find a genuine home that will do the best for them, it shouldn’t matter what they are. And due to this, I have changed the page name to accommodate that 😊.
Another announcement I want to make is I will be downsizing the equine rehab and rehoming side of the operation. With the rising costs of feed, animal maintenance, vet care and life in general, I want to prioritise our forever farm animals and horses. I have not asked for donations in a very long time and do not plan to if all goes well. I cannot expect people to pay for the animals I choose to take on. But that is not to say I may never ask for help.
I have put so much time and money into the project and rescue horses that I have rarely gotten the time to spend with my animals. This does NOT mean I am no longer taking in any horses, but I will only be taking in a couple at once to ensure I can provide them with adequate care. So, if you have a horse that you need to rehome, I can either refer you to organisations that may be able to help, advertise them on the FB page, or, if I have room, take them on here.
The contracts will still be in place for our surrendered and adoption horses; I just want to cr
Do you ever go for adventures with your horse without riding? Have you truly thought what would happen if you gave your horse a choice? Would they choose to be with you or not?
Providing horses with choice is important and gives them freedom to be themselves. It is a great way to build their confidence and watch them become bolder. Working at liberty improves your relationship and builds trust which is the foundation of a good relationship.
The video below is of me riding Ash and Cola is following at liberty. This is a completely new trail to all of us, yet I love seeing the confidence Cola shows. My favourite part is when she comes to the fallen tree. You can see she tries hard to find a solution, and although unsuccessful, I absolutely love that she thought so carefully about what to do.
This ride was very enriching for all of us with many obstacles along the way. Remember, spending time with your horse or exercising them (especially young horses) is not always about riding.
I'm incredibly proud of these two horses. Cola is rocking some Scoot Boots to help keep her feet protected which is an awesome alternative to shoeing. She tends to have pretty sensitive feet 🫣😏
🌹 Rosie 🌹
TB mare available for direct rehoming. See previous post for more information.
1️⃣5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ Ono
