Honey Monster's Good News!!!

Hi 2007 volunteers

Specifically Claire and Anika

We took Honey Monster to her new home yesterday. She really got what she deserves. About 2 hectares of green grass only for her, with all the lucerne and concentrates that she needs.

A big thankyou to Desiree for taking on the responsibility. She will no doubt bring you lots of joy.

Leadership tussle .....

There will be at some point a tussle for the leadership position between you and your human. Humour them and allow them to think they are the boss while quietly watching them muck out your stable, fill your water buckets, pick out your feet and struggle to manhandle a barrow-load of horse pooh. Remember they frequently work long hours in a job they hate just so that they can pay to do this in their spare time. -

From: ONE HUNDRED WAYS FOR A HORSE TO TRAIN ITS HUMAN.

Kisha finds a good home - thank you!

Hi 2007 Volunteers

Just to let you all know that Kisha was rehomed - obviously to a very good home.

Her new owner is thrilled with her even though she is still very green. He is an experienced trainer and has already taken her on a few outrides.

Thank you once again for all the work you put into giving her confidence during her rehabilitation.

Rain .... better hay prices?

As this year's Whipalong volunteers will know we had massive veld fires that caused big problems with hay for our horses.

Although we had some early rain it was not enough to make a big difference. But we now had lots of rain. The dam in Moholoholo that was dry due to the drought has a bit of water and the bush is green with new leaves.

Soon this should make a difference to hay prices. Already we are breathing a sigh of relief - just wish you guys were here to groom off all the mud and help treat thrushy feet.

Thinking of you all today.

Rehabilitation of Honey Monster

A big thank you to all our volunteers who spent so much time with our little dun mare, Honey Monster. She is finally becoming more Honey than Monster and is even looking like a real horse!

Our Dutch volunteer, Anika rode her down in the school area yesterday and little Honey looked so cute. We walked her around for about 10 minutes before she lost a bit of concentration. We are still battling to get proper hay after the fires, but managed to get hold of some A-grade lucern and Honey is loving it.

We'll post some photos soon, so you can have a look at Honey with dapples on her coat.