Category Archives: Horse Rescue

Upcoming Events for October and November 2012

Posted on 30/09/2012 by Admin

October and November are shaping up as the busiest months of 2012 so far for horse welfare and rescue events! Things kick off with Be Kind To Animals Week where everyone can act local! Think up your own event and … Continue reading →

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Christmas Gift Guide for Aussie Horses in Need ~ 2012 Edition

Posted on 03/12/2011 by Admin

Christmas has really snuck up on us this year! Is it really only a couple of weeks away?? Here are some great gift ideas, Christmas cards and even supplies for your Christmas (or New Year’s) party that contribute some or … Continue reading →

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Horse Rescue and Welfare at Equitana 2011 in Sydney

Posted on 09/11/2011 by Admin

Are you heading to Equitana in Sydney this year? It’ll be on from Thursday the 10th to Sunday the 13th of November. Here are some horse welfare and rescue exhibitions and demonstrations to look out for on Brumbies, Equine Emergency … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Events ~ July and August 2011

Posted on 01/07/2011 by Admin

Events in the next couple of months include – a masquerade ball in WA, a trivia afternoon in Qld, a Christmas in July in NSW, a brumby spotting tour, Hendra Virus seminars and online photo shows for ponies! July 2011 … Continue reading →

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Horse and Large Animal Emergency Rescue Workshops in 2011

Posted on 27/06/2011 by Admin

If your horse got trapped in a dangerous situation, such as an overturned horse float or a septic tank, you’d want the rescue team to have the best possible training in how to safely get him or her out. Until … Continue reading →

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What can you do with a Standardbred?

Posted on 17/06/2011 by Admin

The word is slowly spreading about standardbreds – they are gaining a much deserved reputation as a breed with quiet and trainable temperaments. These horses, although trained to trot or pace at high speeds, are more than capable of making … Continue reading →

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Meet People Helping Horses!

Posted on 01/05/2011 by Admin

This weekend Horse Welfare Inc and the Hunter Valley Brumby Association were out and about at Tocal Field Days, meeting people and raising awareness about what they do. Looks like it was a fun weekend, judging by the HVBA’s photos … Continue reading →

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Winter Rug Season!

Posted on 27/04/2011 by Admin

As we move into the colder part of the year, we’ve noticed a number of equine welfare organisation are welcoming donations of winter rugs to help the needy horses in their care through the winter months. Do you have any … Continue reading →

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Guidelines for Horse Owners and Training for the SES in Large Animal Rescue

Posted on 31/01/2011 by Admin

A quick browse of the Equine Emergency Rescue website provides an unsettling list of ways in which even the quietest and most well trained horse can get into serious trouble. Would you know what to do if your horse was … Continue reading →

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More Useful Links for Qld and NSW Floods

Posted on 12/01/2011 by Admin

Community support rallying around those affected by the current flood situation is great to see. The extent of the devastation is unbelievable, and there have been too many sad stories already. Here are some links to hopefully help connect people … Continue reading →

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