Last call for Kaimanawa applications
Posted by Kaimanawa Wild Horse Welfare Trust, 12 May, 2010
Horse Health, Ponies, Performance Horses
WANTED NOW!!
New owners and new sponsors, ready to support up to 120 wild horses soon to be mustered out of the Kaimanawa Ranges.
In late May, up to 120 wild Kaimanawa horses will be mustered out of the Kaimanawa Ranges as part of the area’s ecological management strategy. The Kaimanawa Wild Horse Welfare Trust Inc. (KWHWT) is urging applications now from people interested in taking a horse or horses from the muster, as well as those interested in sponsoring the placement and upkeep of a wild horse.
“The next muster will not be held until mid-2012, so anyone who wants to take on a wild Kaimanawa should act now,†said KWHWT Chairman Mr Elder Jenks. “This coming muster is the only chance people will have in the next two years to take a kaimanawa horse straight from the wild.
“Once handled, Kaimanawa wild horses have exceptional temperaments and are delightful ponies to interact with. They're flourishing in Pony Clubs around New Zealand as great all-rounders and are highly sought after as jumpers, eventers and games ponies.â€
The Trust is encouraging prospective Kaimanawa owners to contact The Kaimanawa Wild Horse Welfare Trust urgently, as applications to take a wild horse close on May 18th.
The cost for taking a Kaimanawa from this year’s muster has been set at $200.00 for the first horse and $170 for subsequent horses. This cost includes; initial property check, transport from the muster site to a central pickup point and membership and registration of the horse with KWHWT. A gelding rebate of $75.00 is also available to new owners who take colts.
Mr Jenks noted that new Kaimanawa owners have access to a strong support network and should feel free to contact KWHWT if they have any questions about the horses or the application process. The Trust also offers a handling service (at extra cost) for those who would like to take a wild Kaimanawa but would prefer it to receive basic handling before coming to their property.
The Trust also offers a Kaimanawa sponsorship programme, which has been enthusiastically received by members of the public who would like to help but don’t have the resources or experience to take on a wild horse.
“Anyone who wants to help can do so by joining together with friends, workmates or family and sponsoring a Kaimanawa horse,†said KWHWT Welfare Committee Representative Simone Frewin.
“Sponsorship funds go directly to the homing, maintenance and training of kaimanawas, which are placed in the direct care of The Kaimanawa Wild Horse Welfare Trust. Most of the horses, once trained, are sold on as affordable, reliable riding ponies, with the sale funds going back into KWHWT to help other horses.
“It’s a win-win situation. The sponsors get to enjoy the experience of supporting New Zealand’s iconic wild horse; the horses get the help they so urgently need; and a new generation of Kiwi riders get to experience the joys of riding safe, sensible, affordable little ponies like the ones we grew up with.â€
Two levels of Kaimanawa sponsorship are available, silver at $200.00 and gold at $300.00
“I can’t emphasise enough how important it is for people to contact us immediately if they want to home or sponsor a kaimanawa from this year’s muster,†said Mr Jenks. “As always, those horses that can’t be rehomed will be shot – and that is a tragic and unnecessary end for animals that are unique to New Zealand and treasured by many as a national icon.â€
Further information and application forms for both muster placements and sponsorships are available on the KWHWT website: www.kaimanawa.homestead.com or by calling 09 431 6111
CONTACTS:
Elder Jenks
Chairman, Kaimanawa Wild Horse
Welfare Trust Inc. (KWHWT)
P/F: 09 236 4115
E: marilyn@wildhorses.org.nz
W: www.kaimanawa.homestead.com
Simone Frewin
KWHWT Welfare Representative
P: 09 431 6111
E: info@wildhorses.org.nz
ATTACHED PHOTO DETAILS:
Wild beauty: Chandra Garrod-Harvey from Taranaki rides Kaimanawa Okau Tempest in the fancy dress section of the Kaimanawa Annual National Show 2010. Photo credit: Jan-Maree Vodanovich.
From: Kaimanawa Wild Horse Welfare Trust inc
Sent: Tuesday, 1 June 2010 11:34 a.m.
To: Thathorse
Subject: Kaimanawa
Hi Kate and team,
Thank you so much for your support (just got your latest newsletter)
They are going to start mustering on Thursday, so keep your fingers crossed that it all goes well for the horses, 83 horses will be homed by the Kaimanawa wild horse welfare Trust and 20 by the Preservation Society.
The Trust will take as many young ones as we can up to the age of about 4 that are not homed so they don't go to slaughter we will handle and then home them. (We have received some sponsorship which will help towards enabling us to do this.)
I just hate the thought of foals being taken from their mums, some will be so young, we have homes for about 6 mare and foals to be homed together so I do hope they keep the youngest foals with their mums.
I will let you know how it goes,
thanks so much for all your help
Kind regards Marilyn
Contact the seller
Contact: marilyn@wildhorses.org.nz
Website: www.kaimanawa.homestead.com/
Address: P.O. Box 133, Patumahoe, Franklin, Auckland
Phone: 09 236 4115
Mobile: 021 933129
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