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Horses for rehoming at the RSPCA

The RSPCA is looking for loving new homes for 10 horses currently in its care.

These horses have come from unfortunate circumstances and we are seeking experienced horsemen and women to continue their care. They have undergone extensive rehabilitation that needs to be continued in their new homes with the love and attention that they deserve.

The Inspectors, shelter staff and volunteers that have cared for these horses over many months are looking forward to seeing the horses start new lives in happy homes.

Details of each of the horses can be found below.

If you would like to submit an expression of interest, please complete the form and email to rehominghorses@rspcavic.org.au or fax to 9224 2507.

Over the past twelve months, RSPCA Victoria has cared for more than 100 horses and livestock who have needed extensive care and rehabilitation. The cost of this care has been in excess of $200,000. As an independent animal welfare charity which receives only 4% government funding, we rely on community support to fund these vital animal welfare services.

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Kismet
Name:   Kismet Colour:   Chestnut
Case no:   626789 Age:   3
Breed:   Miniature pony Sex:   Mare
Size:   7 hands Saddle Broken:   No
  Description:   Kismet is a 3 year old miniature pony, mare. She came to us very malnourished and underweight but is now a cheeky young lady. She needs an experienced handler to teach her manners to ensure she is easily caught for routine husbandry procedures. She enjoys the company of other miniatures at the moment, and would be better suited to a home where she will have a companion. Kismet has an old injury to her right hind leg which affects her athletic ability but is not uncomfortable for her. She would make a great pet and companion horse.
 

Squiggles

Name:   Squiggles Colour:   Taffy Chestnut
Case no:   626791 Age:   3
Breed:   Miniature Pony Sex:   Gelding
Size:   7 hands Saddle Broken:   No
  Description:   Squiggles is a 3 year old miniature pony, gelding. He is a very cheeky young man that loves to play ‘keepings off’. Meaning you keeping off him!!! He really needs someone experienced in handling and training to ensure he learns manners for easy handling and management. At the moment he can be difficult to catch, but once caught he is easy to handle. He would make a fantastic companion horse and loves the company of other ponies.
 

Fuzzy

Name:   Fuzz Colour:   Bay
Case no:   601169 Age:   24
Breed:   Thoroughbred Sex:   Mare
Size:   15 hands Saddle Broken:   No
  Description:   Fuzzy is a sweet old lady, who has come a long way from the skinny, moulting (‘fuzzy’) mess she was on her arrival. Now displaying a healthy weight and coat, her arthritis is the only thing slowing her down. Through winter, Fuzzy really feels the cold and requires regular pain relief to keep her happy and comfortable. Therefore, Fuzz would need to be kept on her new owners property for daily monitoring and not an agistment facility. New owners may wish to explore natural supplements to complement her current form of pain relief. Her teeth are in relatively good condition for her age and she is still able to enjoy hay, pasture and hard feed. Fuzz would make a great companion horse as she is great with both mares and geldings of any age or size. She is very easy to catch and great for the farrier.
 

Colonial Pursuit

Name:   Colonial Pursuit Colour:   Bay
Case no:   611782 Age:   14
Breed:   Standard bred Sex:   Gelding
Size:   15 hands Saddle Broken:   Yes
  Before:   After:  
Description:   Colonial Pursuit (also known as Snip) was previously used as a Stud Stallion and really liked to strut his stuff for the mares. He still has that ‘look at me’ persona. He was broken to saddle by nationally known trainer David Simons who described him as “naturally rounded and collected”. He is a compact horse that moves well and will require an experienced horse person to re-educate him in their desired equestrian field.


Madam Tania

Name:   Madam Tania Colour:   Bay Roan
Case no:   349799 Age:   28
Breed:   Standard bred Sex:   Mare
Size:   15 hands Saddle Broken:   No
  Before:   After:  
Description:   Madam Tania, also known as 'Jean' is a real old lady. She is in magnificent condition for her age and has lots of personality. Some days she loves you and some days she just can't be bothered. An aged broodmare, she can be a little stubborn. She is ground broken, but does not like to be excessively handled. Jean likes the company of other horses and is an independent old lady.



 

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Ned

Name:   Ned Colour:   Chestnut
Case no:   358404 Age:   28
Breed:     Sex:   Gelding
Size:   14 hands Saddle Broken:   No
  Description:  

Ned is a true gentleman. His two favourite things are his food and attention. He has seen and done it all, and though past his prime for riding, he would make a great companion horse or children’s grooming pony. His bombproof nature makes him great around people of all ages and experience, he is easy to catch, great for farrier treatments and to float. He will load himself!

Being old, Neds teeth aren’t as good as they used to be, so he relies heavily on two hard feeds a day. He is currently being treated for inflammation of his digestive system, which will require ongoing medical care. New owners may wish to investigate natural alternatives.

Ned is currently a nanny to a newly weaned foal and is happily providing her with some much needed company and confidence. He also regularly helps us with float training other young horses on the property. 


Frosted Halo

Name:   Frosted Halo Colour:   Bay Roan
Case no:   349800 Age:   15
Breed:   Standard bred Sex:   Mare
Size:   15 hands Saddle Broken:   No
  Before:   After:  
Description:   Frosted Halo loves her food and loves a game in the paddock. She plays keeping's off with the round hay bails, herding the other mares away from they hay, she doesn't want to eat it herself, she just loves the game! Frosted Halo has a very stubborn streak. She likes interaction on her terms only and will need an experienced new owner to teach her some manners. She does not like to be separated from her herd, and is accustomed to being paddocked with other mares. Previously she has been used as a brood mare. She loves to take the other mares on a naughty run to prevent catching!


James

Name:   James Colour:   Brown/Black
Case no:   617067 Age:   27
Breed:   Standard Bred Sex:   Gelding
Size:   15.2 hands Saddle Broken:   Unknown
  Description:   James considers himself a bit of a stud. He loves the ladies. He's a bit stressy and doesn't travel very well. James loves a scratch and the company of others, but can be a bit of an old man. He has very worn front teeth which means that he cannot pick at short grass. He also has wave mouth so cannot chew his feed properly. James requires feed to be no longer than 10cm so he can not be fed any type of hay, as this will cause colic. James requires a minimum of three hard feeds a day and access to medium - long length grass to ensure his nutritional needs are met. James will need his teeth treated by an equine veterinary dentist for the remainder of his life. James is accustomed to being rugged.


Sparky

Name:   Sparky Colour:   Dun
Case no:   619292 Age:   Approx 15
Breed:   Mini Pony type Sex:   Gelding
Size:   9.3 hands      
  Description:   Sparky, is definitely full of spark. He is a real bossy bum and considers himself firmly in charge. It's funny to watch him snort his nose at a 15 hand horse! He loves a scratch and will follow you anywhere on a leadrope, you can walk him into a building! He has previously been used as a lead rein pony but is not mouthed. Due to his spark he will require an experienced horse owner. Sparky likes to be the boss of everyone he meets no matter their size. However Sparky does have a tendency to stress colic when transported. He has cute little rips on his ears from a long standing injury that add to his appeal.


 






 

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