New updates comming soon...11/11/08

Anzac Day 2008

On Anzac Day in Margaret River WA, we were privileged to join the march down the main street on four Walers , originally caught wild on Go Go station in the Kimberley in the early 90's.
Two of the riders, Roz and Ian Hutchins were responsible for rescuing 25 horses when the station was de-stocked. We are very grateful that they took the time, effort and a considerable drop in assets to pull off the project as we have had the pleasure of owing and riding these horses for some years now.
They led Kevin and myself on the path of wild horse relocation as we have been so impressed by their toughness, intelligence, and as you can see...ability to cope with pressure! If you would like to own a station horse for yourself feel free to contact us...there are several projects coming up.

Australian Brumby Alliance

Kevin Waddington and Sheila Greenwell; both members of OHHAWA; recently travelled to Armidale in NSW for a gathering of groups associated with wild horse rescues and relocation with the purpose of setting up a national body.



Basically there were like minded groups from most states other than Queensland..{although we did have their RSPCA rep]...and Northern Territory. Like ourselves most groups were small and doing their best in the face of all odds. There were groups who were well ahead of us...eg Coffin Bay Pony Preservation Soc and Guy Fawkes group...but it was great to see what could be achieved...perseverance being a main factor!

A lot of issues were discussed with each state having input...it helped us to realise that the problems we face are similar in some aspects/...and totally different in others!

Basically the subjects covered were - comparisons on:

Capture and Removal techniques
Re-homing programs
Fertility Control
Research
Funding
Animal Welfare Issues
Legislation

By the time we had worked our way through that lot I think everybody had gained new ideas and perspectives from the other groups...inevitably there were areas of conflict; mainly in the emotive issues such as aerial culling...but peoples views needed to be expressed as we would need to present a united front if a national body was going to be effective.

By the end of day two it was decided to go ahead with forming a national body...there is a wealth of experience and talent amongst the groups to draw on to make ourselves a force to be reckoned with...at this stage the aim is to be called..
Australian Brumby Alliance.


At this point in time the Alliance is sorting out the paperwork but we hope to be operational soon and be in a position to influence issue where wild horse management and welfare are being discussed.

If anyone requires further information on the Alliance please contact myself on..