George George was rescued 12 years ago, before he was born! Visiting a problem property one freezing wet winter to collect a horse in need Linda came across a shed housing two terrified unhandled tiny pony mares, one of whom was in foal. Knowing their likely future,...

HSES Paul - the rich liver chestnut - is one of the most striking horses at HSES and if we were allowed a favourite he would be right up there! Arriving as an 8-9yr old unhandled Stallion - Paul was a challenge and took a long time to settle even after gelding....

HSES Eyebrows is a rascal of the highest order! Left as a stallion on a property with poor fencing, he was quick to discover the stud farm down the road, and while the mares were more the keen the owners weren't! So seized by the Shire he soon found his way to Horse...

What can we say about the stunning 'medicine hat' HSES Doc! One of our early arrivals - we watched him go through the Echuca sales a week prior to ending in the pens a week later! This photo includes the sign from his pen at the sales. We received sponsorship to...

A huge character HSES Walter is naughty at times and quite accurate with those back legs if things arent going his way. Although he also loves a pat and cuddle. Due to a few health issues and the bond he has built within our donkey herd - HSES Walter will remain here...

Little HSES Chilli arrived severly crippled with laminitis, still very prone he spends the Spring months locked up from sweet grass. HSES Chilli is a lovely little pony and loves to go for a trot around our Western Trail. 

The cutest little ponies HSES Simba (Pale palomino) and HSES Rocky (taffy) have been best buddies most of their lives. Living out their final years at the Sanctuary. Rocky suffers from cushings and both boys need restricted diets low in sugar. (Not their preference!)...

An elderly statesman who spends his days with the other arabs HSES Fancy and HSES Aladdin.  Stunning  comes to mind when you first meet Rakin. A private surrender - Rakin finds winters tough and needs hard feeds and a warm rug. 

HSES Banjo is a very lanky, very large THB Gelding. Banjo is a great example of the challenges of post racing THB's - poorly retrained if at all post racing - Banjo now requires an experienced rider - however those very riders are after younger horses that can go on...

HSES Audrey is one of our fabulous ‘Bulla’ Herd. Unfortunately HSES Audrey was returned to the Sanctuary after not very lady like behaviour. Audrey still reflects feed based aggression found at times in horses that have been severely malnourished. Audrey in a rush to...

HSES Cookie Beautiful little Cookie is only 11hh high and is a super companion pony. Today he is living and loving our big boy HSES Charlie.   A BIG thank you to Kiyoko – one of longest Sponsors – whose sponsored horses have always found great homes.

There is no mare more stunning at HSES than Blue. This mare – we believe to be approximately 10-16 years old – was again at the meat processor following a sale. As stunning as Blue is – she has ripped her hind leg at some stage and it has taken a long time to heal....