by Anne Young | Jul 21, 2026 | Blog
One of the hardest decisions we have to make at Horse Shepherd isn’t about rescue. It’s about when not to rescue. Every week we receive calls about elderly horses needing somewhere to go. Their owners are heartbroken. They have loved these horses for...
by James Swell | Jun 14, 2026 | Blog
When people imagine feeding a horse, they often picture a bale of hay tossed over a fence or a scoop of grain poured into a feed bucket. But proper horse nutrition is far more important — and far more complex — than many people realise. A horse’s diet directly...
by admin | May 11, 2026 | Blog
For many Australians, owning a horse is more than a hobby. It’s a lifelong dream built around connection, freedom, trust, and responsibility. Whether it’s a child wanting their first pony, an adult returning to riding after years away, or a family embracing the rural...