Pearl, one of the horses nursed back to good health at the
Highland Horse Haven, meets Shaun Rope (13), of St
Leonards. Photo by Bill Campbell.
The Highland Horse Haven at Waitati has begun finding new
homes for rescued horses.
There were fears the haven would not be able to cope with the
number of horses facing starvation after the summer drought
in many parts of the South Island.
There were also doubts sufficient food could be obtained to
help restore the horses to good health.
Those doubts have been dispelled. Donations have been coming
in, including a large one from cereal magnate Dick Hubbard.
More donations of hay and money are needed.
The condition of the horses at the haven is improving.
The haven is looking for a new property and is seeking to
lease land within easy reach of Dunedin, spokeswoman Lauren
Moses said.
The first two horses from the Highland Horse Haven to be
rehomed are settling in well. One has gone to Wanaka and the
other to Papakaio.
The new owners are very pleased with their horses, Ms Moses
said.
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