Foals are everywhere in Greyton at the moment and unfortunately several have presented with quite serious injuries and illnesses needing our attention.

Foals in care: #1 Cassie

The first was Cassie, a beautiful paint or pinto, who suffered a nasty wound to her leg and had to be transported to our Sanctuary for long term care in our hospital camp. Cassie was accompanied by her mom, Toucan. It’s cases like these that make our plea for a new, strong bakkie so necessary. We’re pleased to report that Cassie  is healing well and will soon be back free-ranging with her mama in town.

Foals in care: #2 Aimilli

The second foal we took in is little orphan Aimilli. This poor creature lost her mom when she was very young; mom fell down a ravine while being chased by dogs. Aimilli tried to bond with various herds but all rejected her. With the help of community horse owners who know her and who our eyes and ears on the ground, we tried to bond Aimilli with various mares but that didn’t work either. Now finally, we seem to have a solution. She’s eating well on her own so we have put her in a garden in town with a young lady called Sienna. The two get on well and under the care of volunteer Michelle Wells, Aimilli is making steady progress. She’s still a lot smaller than she should be for her age but that’s probably due to her poor start in life. We’re holding thumbs she’ll get stronger.

 #3 Sonny

Sonny is a real mystery. He first presented with a sore foot which is why a member of the public reported him to us. Penny checked him over and discovered an abnormally high temperature, and indicator of possible biliary. Then he wasn’t able to walk. We have him corralled with another horse in a paddock in town and with Penny’s daily care and plenty of meds he seems to be making tiny improvements but every day is a challenge. For now, Sonny is safe and sound with a wonderful Greyton villager and her children who are keeping watch and Penny pops in every day to administer medication.

We’re a donkey sanctuary but the bulk of our work is rescuing, rehabilitating and treating injured or ill horses. There are an estimated 600+ horses in our Valley so we’re run off our feet but every happy, healthy horse makes it worth it.