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September 2015 Kaimanawa 11 HeritageOur Heritage – Their Future Horses

Contents 3 Outgoing Chairmans Report 4 Chairmans Report 5 Photographers Trip 11 Committee 2015–2016 15 15 Kaimanawa Challenge Horses 19 Readers’ Kaimanawas 24 Kaimanawa Handling Clinic 26 The Wild Horses’ Perspective 28 27 Kaimanawa Teeth 28 For Sale

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About Us aimanawa Heritage Horses is a non-profit charitable society run by a volunteer group of passionate horse people, dedicated to the care and welfare of Kaimanawa Khorses in both the wild and domestic environments. We are advocates for the horses and work closely with the Department of Conservation and other interested groups on the welfare and future of the Kaimanawa horses in the wild. Prior to each muster we search for suitable homes and complete home checks to place as many horses as possible. We actively support our members and their domestic Kaimanawa horses through our welfare team, area representatives, magazine, education and training, Annual Shows, and Ribbon Days. Our members’ generosity, through membership and donations, is our primary funding source.

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2 Kaimanawa Heritage Horses September 2015 Outgoing Chairmans Report

o all members, the time has come for me to stand down as your Chairman. It has been after some Tsoul searching and looking to where the KHH needs to be in times to come that the time is now correct to make this change. It is now a world of computers, web sites, facebook, etc. and at our committee meeting following our AGM Ben Moores has been elected to fill the role of Chairman. Ben is a most capable person in all of the above and also has interests in horses and has already served the Kaimanawas well. I would like to thank you all for your support over the years as without your contribution KHH would not be where it is today. Marilyn and I are not disappearing as Marilyn will continue on as an Ambassador and will always help out with welfare issues. I will still be a committee member as treasurer, and

This KHH Magazine is delivered to you by Aniwell – responsible for horses in the wild and donating the postage for the magazine dealings with DOC, Army, and Vets, etc. Please look at the new appointments and Antibacterial wound, mud-fever where possible, deal with the person that can best handle your inquiries. All of those & rain scald protection for people lead very busy lives and where I have had time to cover all sorts of work in your horse the past they will need to spread the load. Please give Ben all the support you can, and with the new team KHH will carry on moving forward to achieve great things. Marilyn and I have both been given the QSM (Queens Service Medals) which is a great honour and very humbling, but to us it is recognition to our Heritage Horses and all of those that have done so much to raise their image. We will use this at every opportunity to further have the people of New Zealand value these great creatures. Best regards Elder Jenks

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he role of chairperson was not chairperson. With Elder one I anticipated when I joined we have had a full-time the committee in 2013, but I am chairperson and this is not Thonored that the committee elected me something I can do, but it to this role when Elder didn’t seek re- does set a theme for some election. Elder had discussed this with me general things I would like as far back as Horse of the Year 2014, but to achieve. With a greater it is still a surprise to find myself in this use of technology, where position. Elder has put a huge amount of appropriate, I hope to save work into KHH, and thankfully remains the committee time on with the committee in other roles. We administrative tasks so we won’t be letting him go any time soon, but can concentrate on helping we may let him take weekends off. the horses. Some of the general things I would like In my previous two years on the committee to achieve are: I have been involved in managing the website, editing the magazine, and helping • Simplify membership out wherever I can at events such as accounting - this is Equidays, Horse of the Year, ranges trips, currently an unwieldy and the national show. spreadsheet that tries to do more than a My involvement with KHH began after spreadsheet should. donating to support the horses coming show the every-day horse person what from the 2012 muster. On the ranges trip • Move to electronic horse registration to expect and what the rewards from that year I met Elder and other committee - we currently have a very low buying a wild horse are. members, and there was no escape - not registration rate for Kaimanawas that I was looking for one. KHH was my from musters (even though the cost • 2016 Challenge - Kelly Wilson is opportunity to give something back to the is pre-paid), but an increasing desire working with the challenge sub- horses that got me interested in horses to from people to know if their horse is a committee to design a competition begin with. Kaimanawa. following the 2016 muster. We’ve had feedback from the trainers, judges, During the day I work as a computer • Open the online merchandise store the public, and committee members engineer, designing electronics and writing - an online store will simplify the involved in the first challenge, and we software to run on it. At university I accounting of manual bank transfers will be bringing you something even studied Computer Systems Engineering for payments and allow sales of more amazing. and got a degree of Master of Engineering. merchandise outside the events we Horses are my much needed escape from attend. • Preparation for Equidays in a few the 9-to-5 desk job where things are often weeks time - we hope to see you all • Provide more events, opportunities, far too ‘virtual’ for my liking – almost the there, for what has always been a great and special offers for Kaimanawa opposite of the immediate, real, world of show. owners as a way of improving horses. membership retention. I took my first riding lesson at age 30½ As well as the general tasks, there are some I look forward to seeing you at Equidays and have been playing catch-up ever since. immediate things we’re already working on: and the Ranges Trip. Learning to ride as an adult has been an interesting and challenging experience. • Increase the saleability of the Three years later I brought my first horse, Kaimanawas in our care that are Pippy, an 11yo TB/Clyde/Warmblood looking for homes - as you will see in Ben Moores mare with good jumping and dressage our for-sale section, we have a lot of experience - and most importantly a Kaimanawas needing homes, and it tolerance of my riding ability with scope is a huge burden on our committee to take me further. After one year of horse members who are caring for them. ownership I can report that I no longer There are some awesome horses in the have any ‘good’ clothes, my car is a mess, list, and someone is going to get a lot and I’ve gained an appreciation of stable- of enjoyment from them. If you have fork and wheelbarrow ergonomics. wanted a Kaimanawa, but don’t want to do the initial handling, we have You might have noticed I don’t have a horses at all stages available now - so Kaimanawa yet, but it’s something I’m please have a look. working on. One day I will by putting in my application for a wild horse with • Preparation for the 2016 muster - everyone else, but it’ll need to wait until I initial aerial counts which will be have my own land, the right facilities, and repeated closer to the muster show a bit more experience - a goal for 2018. that it will be bigger than last time. We will be working on some new I wasn’t easily convinced to become being education and promotional material to

4 Kaimanawa Heritage Horses September 2015 Photographers Trip

At the end of June a special trip for photographers was held to ©2015 Sophia Rose Wells photograph the Kaimanawa Horses in Winter. This was organised by Kimber Brown, one of our new committee members. On the first day the participants visited Tommy Waara’s property to see him and his two Kaimanawa challenge horses. On the second day a minibus was escorted into the ranges to see the horses. KHH would like to thank Tommy Waara and his friends and family for entertaining everyone, and Major Hibbs and the NZ Army for allowing this tour to take place. Sophia Rose Wells

I had about four layers of clothing on, but it was definitely worth it when it came to lying on my front in the tussock grass trying to get that perfect shot, and even experiencing snow right at the top of the Ranges. On our first full day in Ohakune, everyone got the opportunity to go to the property of Kaimanawa Stallion Challenge Trainer Tom Waara, and meet his two beautifiul Kaimanawa stallions, Te One, and Tukotahi. Tom’s property is surrounded by breathtaking scenery and it was the perfect place for photographing the stallions. It was fantastic to not only get the opportunity to see Kaimanawa Horses in the wild, but also meet what I believe are two of the friendliest, best trained, beautiful horses ever. I was even lucky enough to get a ride on Te One, which was

©2015 Sophia Rose Wells definitely a highlight. he winter photographers’ trip to the Kaimanawa ranges was something ©2015 Sophia Rose Wells that I’d been looking forward to Tfor months in advance. Here was the opportunity for me to get a glimpse of the lives of the magnificent Kaimanawa Horses, surrounded by a stuning panorama of New Zealand landscape. I’d been on a trip to the ranges in 2012, which was amazing, and had me coming away wanting more. Over the last three years I’ve developed a love of photography, and when my Auntie and Uncle offered to take me on the photographers’ trip this year I was ecstatic. I think what set this trip apart for me was how close we got to the horses. It is an incredible feeling to be so close to wild animals. The Ranges in winter are breathtaking and provide a stunning backdrop to the horses.

www.KaimanawaHeritageHorses.org 5 ©2015 Sophia Rose Wells ©2015 Sophia Rose Wells After getting some nice action shots of tree as we all buzzed around them with our technique whilst experiencing an incredible Tom and Nicola on Tukotahi and Te One, cameras. part of New Zealand history. I would we went into the forest where the lighting highly recommend it and it is definitely The winter photography trip was one of was basically every photographer’s dream; something that I would do again in the the best New Zealand trips that I’ve ever with the sun filtering through the leaves to future. done and catered perfectly to everyone, illuminate the horses. Both stallions were from all the really pro-photographers, to perfectly behaved and posed on a fallen me, who was looking at improving my Sophia Rose Wells

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by Major Patrick Hibbs at the Waiouru military camp, and taken through the safety drill before heading into Army land. We had a small bus, and just two other vehicles, who’s passengers included Kim, Tommy, Katrina, Major Hibbs; and Allan Buske with Elder from the KHH. As my name had been drawn out of the hat I had the front seat, and was able to learn more about the wonderful relationship the Army has with the horses.

©2015 Anna Mandino It was a misty early morning on the tops, n June Kimber Brown gathered twenty on Te One. Several other photographers but was clear down in the Argos basin. of us for a two day Kaimanawa heritage rode the two horses during the afternoon. Here roamed one large band of horses, as horse photography excursion. We had Katrina and Tommy took the horses well as a few smaller groups. After a long Ihad a very successful trip in January and through their paces, both on the steep hills, time of quietly moving towards the horses, were looking forward to going again, and over and through obstacles on the flat, the stallion left the group to check us out, hopefully in the snow. Kim went to a great then rode them into the bush. While billy then galloped back to his band. They only deal of trouble to organise accommodation tea was made both horses were encouraged moved a short distance and waited to be in Ohakune, photographic opportunities onto a large log, and then ©2015 Anna Mandino in the area, time with well trained horses, patiently waited before and the excursion into the Kaimanawa being asked to come ranges. down. Te One then posed for us beside the fire. For The first afternoon was spent with Tommy everyone it was great to Waara and his once wild stallions. The two spend time with the well horses were on the top of the hill waiting trained quiet ‘stallions,’ for us to arrive. Before descending into the and to appreciate how valley Tommy made the offer for someone gentle and sensible these to ride Tukotahi down to his house. I took wild horses can be. up the offer, riding down the partly washed out track with Katrina Duncan who was Later in the day we were ©2015 Anna Mandino treated to a BBQ in the woolshed. We had a great evening, finishing off with Tommy singing while we were dancing in our gumboots. Another wonderful day with Tommy and his horses. Early the following morning we were greeted

6 Kaimanawa Heritage Horses September 2015 captured again with our long lenses. Many just stood watching us with curiosity, some grazing, or the younger ones playing. It was more than an hour well spent.

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©2015 Anna Mandino Meantime the old branded stallion was nearby with a few friends. It was good to see that he still looked well. ©2015 Anna Mandino We drove on up the hill, with a stop to look back over the most wonderful land for free roaming wild horses. Another family was beside the road and in no hurry to move away. Then on up to the refurbished hut for an early lunch. We went higher into the snowline, but there wasn’t enough traction for the bus to go over the range. Our thanks go to Kim On our return to the valley a small group and the Kaimanawa of horses stood overlooking the misty Heritage Horse Welfare valley. It was a beautiful sight. We had all Society, DOC, and the witnessed happy healthy horses in perfect NZ Army. surroundings, and learnt even more about their successful lives and those who care for them. Anna Mandino

Richard Gemmell ild horses, snow on tussock, Tommy Waara. He and friend Nicky rode through the trees. The day was rounded sunrise on Ruapehu, billy- up on two Kaimanawa stallions to welcome out with a woolshed party. A barbecue was tea… would I like to go on the us. Gentle, firm, and assured with horses, cooked, someone drove to Ohakune to get Winter’sW Photographers Trip? Yes please! Tommy engenders total trust from them. wine, Tommy played music, and we all Despite having been mustered less than a danced – despite being dressed in wooly Horses have always been a part of my life – year ago these horses both when growing up on a Gisborne hill ©2015 Richard Gemmell were utterly calm and country station, and then when running placid, and ignored all my own farm at Wairamarama – horses the camera lenses being were always used for the stock work. So to poked at them. Four see unbroken horses roaming the tussock of our group were even lands of the Kaimanawas sounded too able to get on and ride good to be true. When the chance came up them. Then it was into to join the KHH winter Photographers trip a stand of native trees I didn’t hesitate. Handsome wild horses where Tommy made a roaming in a vast landscape… surely an brew of billy-tea and opportunity no keen photographer should we all took numerous miss. photos of the horses On the first day we headed down the in the wonderful light highway south of Raetihi to the property of which was filtering

www.KaimanawaHeritageHorses.org 7 hats and gumboots! Up early the next day because all keen photographers want to see the sunrise, don’t they? Even when it’s freezing cold and cloudy? Of course they do. Yes, it was rather bleak but that was soon forgotten as we drove into a large open valley with a large group of over twenty horses. Hurray! We were careful not to approach them too quickly and were able to sit in the tussock and observe their behaviour. A couple of stallions biting at each other, mares watching over their foals, others were grazing, some were keeping an eye on us. A special time. Horses being horses while camera shutters were working overtime (we all took hundreds more shots than needed). The handsome old stallion ‘1 E’ limped by whilst another group cantered over the hill. Observing these interactions I was

aware that this silent watching had allowed us to enter their ©2015 Richard Gemmell world, rather than standing apart from it. ©2015 Richard Gemmell Our lunch break at a higher altitude near the historic musterer’s hut gave us a taste of what winter could be like. Snow and icicles lay over the ground and trees, puddles were frozen hard. They must be hardy horses to survive in this environment. Back at Waiouru we unfolded ourselves out of a bus packed with outdoor clothing, tripods, cameras, and many wonderful images. My sincere thanks to Major Hibbs, Elder Jenks, Kimber Brown, Tommy Waara , and others who helped with this unique experience. Richard Gemmell Tony Gorham

t all started with more of a whisper than spend two days with like-minded people changing on the fly, Kimber was amazing a rumour. Hey Tony, would you like to and see these horses again just could not be and clearly worked stupendously hard and go on the winter photographers trip to missed. ensured everything ran smoothly. We were Isee the Kaimanawa horses? I was fortunate rewarded with nice skies in patches that We met in Ohakune on the Wednesday enough to have a good friend that knows lasted long enough for some nice images. evening, had a meal together and said Kimber and could put in a good word. A quick lunch and off to Tommy Warra’s hello to a bunch of strangers we hoped will This trip is popular, very popular. place. become friends. The next morning was Wow, what an unexpected treat this our own but nearly turned out to be. A man more generous everyone decided and welcoming is surely hard to find. that Ratana church We spent a few hours photographing his in nearby Raetihi two Kaimanawa horses, Te One (lighter was the place to see. colour) and Tukotahi at his home. Despite It was fairly grey the heavy rain creating large slips on his and news of the drive, Tommy made sure we all had a recent flooding in wonderful time, the highlight of which the region meant was surely the time in the edge of his bush the plans for the drinking billy tea and photographing his afternoon were horses. I’m sure we were all thrilled and

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I went on the public outing two years back taking the bus onto the ranges twice to photograph these stunning animals. That trip was great but us photographers like to work at a slower pace. So the chance to ©2015 Tony Gorham

8 Kaimanawa Heritage Horses September 2015 mesmerised by what I can only call “remote control” of these once wild animals. We saw both horses standing obediently on a fallen tree trunk as Tommy, at a distance brewed tea for the group, a truly amazing thing to see and experience. The love that they have for Tommy is palpable. That evening we enjoyed a BBQ in a local wool shed. We all ate very well, had a couple of drinks and some even danced as Tommy turned entertainer and played guitar and sang for us! ©2015 Tony Gorham groups. Younger males play fighting and we knew it our time was over and we were The next morning was an early start. Off to the occasional horse running past. We back at the army base saying goodbye. It the army range at Waiouru for our safety spent an hour or two (time really does fly was almost unreal that seven hours had briefing before taking the 4x4 out onto in such situations) photographing them. passed in a blink of an eye. I will be back of the range for sunrise. Sadly the weather Despite the bitter cold and light drizzle, course, and if you get the chance then you had other ideas and we found ourselves we all only had one thing on our minds – I really must go. As I have seen on Facebook in heavy fog and drizzle. We tried to wait don’t want this to ever stop. But as it’s the this is on many a bucket list and for good it out but no joy, so off we went in search way, eventually the groups split off and reason. of the Kaimanawa horses. It didn’t take moved on and back into the bus we went. too long before we found ourselves on a We stopped a few more times and even large plain with lots of them in several squeezed a trip to the hydro dam. Before Tony Gorham ©2015 Tony Gorham ©2015 Tony Gorham

Narelle Moxsom his was my third trip to the ranges the backdrop of Mount Ruapehu. Tommy’s land and the sun streaming and the most exciting so far. through the mature Tara trees gave it a very After lunch we hoped onto the mini bus magical feeling. TGrowing up I always dreamed of and headed out to Tommy Warra’s place seeing horses in the wild, so when the to photograph Tommy and his ©2015 Narelle Moxsom opportunity came up to combine two of horses from the stallion challenge the passions in my life, photography and Tukotahi and Te One. As we pulled horses I jumped at the chance. in Tommy, Nicola, Tukotahi and Te One were standing on a hill We arrived in Ohakune on the Wednesday overlooking Tommy’s ancestral afternoon and it was great to catch up with land. people I had met on previous trips and also to see some new faces. The afternoon provided us with many photographic opportunities. Thursday morning we had some free time Seeing Tommy and the bond he has to check out the area and take photos. with these horses is something very Myself and two others headed off to special. Horopito to Smash Palace and had a great morning photographing acres of rusty old Billy tea was provided for us a wrecks piled on top of each other against beautiful clearing in a forest on

www.KaimanawaHeritageHorses.org 9 During the afternoon, those of us that get some lovely misty shots overlooking wanted to had the opportunity to ride the Argo valley which was where we were Tukotahi and I was very quick to jump headed next. at the chance. Tukotahi is a special horse I certainty wasn’t prepared for what we beautifully forward moving and very would encounter here. surefooted, he really knew how to look out for whoever was riding him. This is a true As we hopped off the bus the first thing testament to Tommy and what a fantastic I noticed was the large number of horses. job he has done with these once wild The bad weather had brought them all stallions. down to the lower more sheltered ground

©2015 Narelle Moxsom and we were greeted with a herd of at least 20. The photographic opportunities were endless and we got to witness all the behaviours you can

imagine when you ©2015 Narelle Moxsom think of wild horses. strength, hear his hooves hit the ground Youngsters playing, and see the power in every muscle as stallions fighting and he stretched out. So sure footed in the protecting their herds, rough, steep terrain that there was never a horses galloping across question of him stumbling and falling. the plains, young This was a very special time for me and foals curious in what I am very thankful for having had the we were up to, mares chance to experience it, and to share it with looking out for the some fantastic people. As the sun went down we headed off to herd and their foals while heavily pregnant, After around an hour Elder came over and the woolshed for dinner and an evening sentry stallions and many more. told us it was time to move on, my reply to of stories and laughter finished off with Mostly the horses were interested in what this was ‘we can’t leave until the horses do.’ Tommy on guitar and us dancing around we were doing and allowed us to get Seeming to sense this, or maybe just bored the woolshed in our gumboots. It was hard relatively close before moving off, which with our company, the stallion began to to leave but we had an early start the next was a real treat. quietly move the herd off. morning so it was ©2015 Narelle Moxsom onto the bus and So it was back on the bus and off for more back to the lodge adventures. Heading up to the snow the for the night. weather began to set in and it was back down to the hut for lunch. We found a Our day started lone horse sheltering under a tree, his small at 4.30am as we herd a distance away. Unfortunately as boarded the bus soon as he spotted us he was off. and headed off to the army base The trip offered many more chances to at Waiouru for a photograph the horses and while still great talk about the area they couldn’t compare to the time spent in we were entering the Argo Valley. and a warning We finished with a visit to the dam at Lake about looking out Moawhango and by this time the weather for unexploded had started to worsen so it was off home – ordinances. Back leaving me with a warm contented feeling on the bus we and a longing to come back to this very headed up to the special place. lookout point for One amazing experience I had, was when the sunrise, unfortunately Mother Nature a younger stallion came galloping down didn’t play her part and the cloud set in. the hill close to where I was standing. All was not lost though, I did manage to Time seemed to stand still, I could feel his Narelle Moxsom ©2015 Narelle Moxsom ©2015 Narelle Moxsom

10 Kaimanawa Heritage Horses September 2015 Committee 2015–2016

At the AGM on the 7th June the committee for this current term and are handled etc. These are then moved were elected. While we will miss the contributions of some long on to good homes. standing members, we have welcomed some new people to the I still feel a bit of a city boy living in the team. country but wouldn’t change it for the world. Ben Moores Chairperson / Magazine Editor / Immuno / ABA / IT This is my third year on the committee, and first year as chairperson. I’ve been interested in the Kaimanawa horses ever since the first big musters in the 90s, and I feel privileged to be able to give something back to the horses that got me interested in horses to begin with. Allan Buscke I only started riding, or doing anything Allan Buscke with horses, a few years ago, and being Vice Chairperson on the committee and meeting all the talented people involved has taught me a Having been involved with the Jenks huge amount. I hope that at some future family for more than 30 years one way or muster I will be in a position to take on a another I suppose there was no way out Kaimanawa of my own. when it came to the Kaimanawa horses. I did have a horse as a teenager and helped Gareth Williams a mate out at a racing stable on the odd occasion. When our daughter was old Gareth Williams enough we got a pony, and have had horses ever since. Assistant Area Rep Coordinator Elder knew, well before I did, that I was I started riding in the UK when I was due to volunteer to become a committee about 3 and rode sporadically at local member. I mostly help out when asked riding schools until I was about 13. (working the BBQ) or get told by Sue I trained as a geologist and worked that the mucking out needs doing for the in Zimbabwe before re-training as a two Kaimanawa horses we now have, to geotechnical engineer. Following arrival in pick up yet more feed and get along to the NZ about 20 years ago I met and married committee meetings. Elder Jenks my wife Sue and eventually we bought a lifestyle block. We didn’t plan on having However, having joined it has been an horses but as there was too much grass on enjoyable experience and I hope it will Elder Jenks the property, we answered an ad asking for continue for many years to come. grazing and then two Kaimanawas arrived. KWHAG Liaison / Treasurer We fell in love with them but some months I was born in Invercargill and later moved later their owner moved them on. This left to Auckland. a big hole in our lives and so we started My work life was spent in Management in looking around for a Kaimanawa of our the electrical wholesale field and involved own. Missy (born to a mare off the ranges) lighting at all levels. was a handful but we started learning lots. A while later we learnt of another My involvement with Kaimanawa horses Kaimanawa that needed a home. This is dates from 1995 when my wife and I Abba. She’d been born on a farm and lived moved to a rural property and got our first in a herd of other Kaimanawas but hadn’t Kaimanawa horse. Since then I have been had much handling. very involved in doing all that Marilyn and I can in helping these great horses. We ‘started’ both Missy and Abba and we ride them for fun, mainly on our property I have spent the last 16 years involved with and occasionally in the local forestry. In groups dedicated to this cause, improving addition, we now have another 4 horses welfare and treatment for the horses. plus a ‘mini’. We have set up the property Ben Moores Marilyn and I have eight horses, six of with a track around the perimeter so the which are Kaimanawa, plus we usually horses keep moving. have one or two rescue horses for up to a We love the intelligence and attitude of year or two while they get back to health

www.KaimanawaHeritageHorses.org 11 Missy and Abba and other Kaimanawas I live on a lifestyle block in the Waikato where she competed in the Extreme we have met. In 2014 we were lucky with my husband, son, 3 ponies, 2 dogs Mustang Makeover, one of the largest wild enough to go on the Ranges trip to see the and a cat. horse events in the world, to place 6th on Kaimanawas in their natural habitat. her mare Jackie. In 2009 I adopted a foal from the muster. This is my first year on the committee A beautiful, fluffy foal arrived and we and I hope I can help the committee to named her Ciara, which is Celtic for continue the great work that they have “small, dark one”. It has been a huge started. learning curve for me, but it has also been the most rewarding and fulfilling experience I have had with horses. Ciara and I attended the Kaimanawa National Show for the first time this year, and won reserve Champion Inhand. Over the last few years, we have sponsored two other Kaimanawas from different musters. Joining the committee was the next step for me, and I look forward to helping to give something back to these Kimber Brown very special horses. Kimber Brown Photography Grace Robertson I was born and raised on a farm near Raetihi, deep in the King Country and close to the Kaimanawa Ranges. I grew up Grace Robertson knowing about the wild horse herd which Breed Registrar roamed the Kaimanawa’s from my father and uncles, who spent time each year I was born in Yorkshire, England a long camping in the ranges. time ago, and have been riding horses since the age of ten. Now I live on a lifestyle block near Pukekohe. I got my first Kaimanawa from the 2000 Muster, and she gave me my second a few I spent twenty five years working in the months later. Information Technology industry before becoming interested in Digital Animation I was hooked, and have owned several and then Photography. Now I make my more over the years. living as a Photographer. Kelly Wilson I no longer ride, but still enjoy doing the I was reacquainted with the Kaimanawa early education and working with young horses in 2012, by going on one of the bus horses. Kelly Wilson trips organised by the KHH. Through my Events involvement with Kaimanawa Heritage Best selling author, award-winning Horse Society I have been able to spend photographer and television personality, many days visiting the Kaimanawa Ranges Kelly Wilson, has spent a lifetime with and seeing and capturing these horses horses and has a strong passion for horses interactions within their family units - in around the globe. the wild. She has extensive experience in the This led me into an involvement with the creative industry, including a Bachelor of KHH, photographing the Kaimanawas Graphic Design, has won awards for her in the wild, in shows, the last muster, the photography and use of Social Media, and Stallion Challenge at Equidays and HOY, she is also a highly sought after equestrian and unfortunately the plight of some designer. rescue horses. Kelly true passions are writing, I look forward to working on the photography and raising awareness about Committee to further the protection of the plight of wild horses. Over the four these wonderful creatures. years she has combined these creative interests, working alongside her sisters, Vicki and Amanda, to tame over 40 wild Katrina Duncan Kaimanawas and Mustangs and their adventures are documented in her books. Katrina Duncan In 2014 her first book For the Love Merchandise / Membership of Horses was a No 1. Best Seller and Equidays is excited to launch her second Although I have been a passionate follower book, Stallion Challenges, at this years and supporter of the Kaimanawa horses event. for years, this is my first year on the Kelly has just returned from the USA, committee.

12 Kaimanawa Heritage Horses September 2015 Marilyn Jenks Ambassador I was one of the foundation committee members of the then KWHWT which has become Kaimanawa Heritage Horses (KHH). It has been remarkable to see how KHH started with humble beginnings and has grown in strength, and that’s due to its Lynley McBride-Quate passionate and hard working committee Neil Wells Lynley McBride-Quate and wonderful members. Neil Wells Sponsorship / Events I feel extremely privileged to have Patron been part of that journey and feel very My name is Lynley McBride-Quate and humbled with the wonderful support the Neil has been involved in animal welfare I am really excited with the opportunity Kaimanawa horses are now receiving. for the past 40 years including holding this year to help the Committee of the positions in the Royal New Zealand SPCA Kaimanawa Heritage Horses Trust. The Kaimanawa horses have had their and the World Society for the Protection share of unfair treatment over the years, of Animals. He became the Patron of Growing up I can thank my lovely aunt and it is really satisfying to see the the Kaimanawa Heritage Horse Welfare plus very patient parents for nurturing my change of attitude by the Department of Society in 2004. He is an expert on animal love of horses. Each Christmas holiday I Conservation, the Army, and the public in law and is the author of Animal Law in would be allowed to bounce around on general. New Zealand, published by Thomson my aunt’s gorgeous Appaloosa; Chief. This Reuters. cemented the dream that one day I would have a horse of my own! He now lives on a lifestyle block in Te Kuiti with his wife Christine and an array After years spent working overseas I now of farm animals including a Kaimanawa have two domestic horses, a very spoilt mare. Miniature; Pretzel, and a retired Endurance star; Snow. Once on land of my own I hope one day to be able to offer a forever home to a Kaimanawa pony. I must stress that I have never been the next “Olympic Hope” nor do I have a “supernatural” horse whispering ability, what I do have is a passion for animal welfare and a determination to become a better horsewoman and support, in Michele Haultain any way that I can, those that care for and ensure the welfare of these amazing Michele Haultain animals. Welfare With my career spent mainly in the fitness My name is Michele Haultain and I have Robin Sisley industry specialising in physical education worked fulltime with horses for thirty and coaching, plus with the business years. Sixteen years ago I became involved experience I have gained owning and with Kaimanawa horses and have been Robin Sisley managing my own fitness facility, I hope to addicted ever since. Area Rep Coordinator help the committee this year build greater public awareness and education of the The yards on our farm were the central My initiation with Kaimanawas began Kaimanawa Horses’s needs. drop-off point for many years. I continue back in 1997 with ten wild stallions. They to work in the yards in Huntly where the were the most amazing and intriguing mustered horses are drenched and trucked horses I’d ever met! These stallions and the out to their new homes. wild horses that followed were the catalyst My passion is rescuing and rehabilitating for my life changing experiences and horses. It has been both heart breaking education. So much so that I wrote Eat the and rewarding over the years - the most Wind, not only to share the extraordinary stressful part for me is rehoming them. experiences, but also to honour the wild Hearing from the new owners makes it horses, and hopefully inspire people to take worthwhile and I always have an open door them on. policy for any of them to come back to me My thing is giving newly mustered if for some reason it doesn’t work out. Kaimanawa horses a gentle start for their The Kaimanawa horses have always been transition into their new world - to ensure great teachers and it has been a privilege to their needs are met both emotionally and work with all of them. I now have a small physically - so they can go on to lead a life agistment property in Ohaupo. I look lived well… Marilyn Jenks forward to a great year on the committee. As Area Coordinator I have had the pleasure of working alongside the Area Reps - whose energy and time are given tirelessly behind the scenes pre-muster -

www.KaimanawaHeritageHorses.org 13 solely for the benefit of the Kaimanawa ponies for other people. At eight years old, horses. They do an important job my non-horsey mother leased me a full contributing to the rehoming of the wild Clydesdale (blinkered bridle and all) and a horses. year later, she bought me a nine-month-old colt because she liked him. This was the I look forward to continuing in this role. start of my handling young horses and he was the first horse I broke in to ride; this was when I was 12 years old. Horses continued to be the focus of my life outside of school and, later, work and in 1996, while working at Fieldays, I wandered into a stand promoting Kaimanawa horses. I signed up to take two colts from the muster that was planned for the following year and became involved Sarah van Deelen with the fight to have horses rehomed rather than slaughtered. I ended up with Saran van Deelen three horses from that muster, two two- Events year-old colts and an older stallion, and I I have been in love with horses since I have been involved with Kaimanawa horses was a little girl and managed to convince ever since. my ‘townie’ parents that I was dedicated Since the first muster in 1997, I’ve enough to have my own pony when I continued to handle wild Kaimanawas turned 13. from almost every muster and have Samantha Sinclair I currently have 2 Kaimanawa Ponies and 1 continued to be involved in everything Anglo Arab that I use for Pleasure Riding. ‘Kaimanawa’. I had no idea when I first Samantha Sinclair My first wild pony came from the 2012 signed up in 1996 what an amazing journey Kaimanawa horses would take me Secretary muster, a cute little bay with a big white star called Cricket. I had taken Cricket on on and I’m still thoroughly enjoying the I have been fortunate enough to be with the intention of rehoming him when I ride. involved with horses since a young child. went overseas the year after the muster, but My first horse was a newly broken 2 year I very quickly fell in love with this cheeky, old station-bred I had on a sheep and beef friendly and enthusiastic little pony. I was station in the hills around Rotorua. We fortunate enough to be able to turn him grew up together and he certainly taught out to grow while I went travelling and am me a lot (more than I taught him I am now looking forward to taking him out sure). exploring over summer. Over the years horses have always been a This is my first year on the committee and part of my life, even when I lived in the I am really excited to have the opportunity tropics of North Queensland and didn’t to do more to help these amazing ponies. own one myself, I had friends who did and always seemed to need a rider. I was involved in Natural Horsemanship clinics and participated in Australian Stock Horse club days. Now I am back in gorgeous NZ, living in Aka Aka and have my own horses again (as yet not a Kaimanawa!). I divide my time between our farm and working for my parents in their pharmaceutical manufacturing business - Aniwell. We became involved firstly with sponsoring/ donating to KHH in 2012 for that muster and have been keen and interested participants since then. This will be my second year in the Secretary’s role and look forward to continuing to work with this dynamic committee of very dedicated and passionate people and one day having a Kai in my paddock, to further my equine Simone Frewin education. Simone Frewin Committee Member I first sat on a horse at the age of two and was instantly hooked! I pestered my parents into formal riding lessons at the age of five and began riding all sorts of

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The Challenge horses have not only endeared themselves to the public but also to their trainers. It is heartwarming to know that the majority of these horses will remain with the trainers.

Ben Longwell and Viento Ben has found that Viento has far exceeded all of his expectations, so much so, that Viento has replaced Ben’s other horse as his clinic demo horse for Ben’s Horsemanship Clinics around the country and will also be at Equidays. Ben is continuing his training work with Viento in the Vaquero Bridle Horse Tradition, which takes about 5–7yrs for a finished horse, with the philosophy that it is not a race to the finish line, but all about getting the softest horse possible. Viento will probably stay with the Longwell family for life. Paddy Mair and Kachina Tommy Waara and Te One and Tukotahi It’s Tommy’s intention that both Te One and Tukotahi will remain with him always – they are part of his family. Te One and Tukotahi showed their skills to the KHH Photographers group that Tommy hosted prior to the group heading into the ranges for photo opportunities - some of the group was privileged to even ride them. Tommy will continue to showcase his horses and enjoys the generous response of people that his horses bring.

Tommy Waara and Tukotahi ©2015 Katrina Duncan

Ben Longwell and Viento ©2015 Kimber Brown

Paddy Mair and Kachina Kachina has found his forever home with Paddy, and has been joined by 16–month–old Gidget that Paddy’s pretty sure is from Kachina’s grey lead mare as they were mustered in together.Paddy hopes to bring both father and daughter to attend the KHH Bus Trips into the ranges in November. Paddy is keen to help young people to handle newly mustered horses.

Te One ©2015 Katrina Duncan

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DOWNLOAD THE APP Mystery Creek, Hamilton Available on Apple and Android devices 16 – 18 OCTOBER 2015 Kelly Wilson and Anzac The Grand Prix of horse events Anzac has been with a young rider competing this winter and won the event to go wild about the Northland Show Hunter and Equitation series. After summer, a small rider will be found for him, would have kept him but as he is only 13.2hh he deserves someone small to love and compete him.

Kelly Wilson and Anzac ©2015 Kimber Brown

Amanda Wilson and Nikau Vicki Wilson and Argo ©2015 Kimber Brown Nikau is having a year with friends – young riders that are giving him mileage and competing him, and long term he will be sold. Tina Fagan and Rockstar Tina says Rockstar will remain with her at Starlight Farm and will continue his training so he can perform with the aim to do demos at clinics and hopefully performances at the likes of Equidays or Equitana.

Tina Fagan and Rockstar ©2015 Kimber Brown Anne MacAulay and Sam (Ulysses) Amanda Wilson and Argo ©2015 Kimber Brown Sam went to his first hunt 20th June with Anne and had a great time. His favorite speed is still halt – which makes him Vicki Wilson and Argo an awesome hunter. His jumping is being worked on and he’s Argo is currently on holiday until August. He will then come into jumping better and better each time. He is also being ridden by work for the SJ and SH season where he will play in the big time. other people and has been really well behaved for more novice He is never going to be sold. Argo will also continue to do bigger riders. and better demos around the country. Sam will be put on the market in the near future, after seeing him ridden by others, especially younger riders, has brought home to DOWNLOAD THE APP Anne how much he has to offer a child rider. He needs his own Mystery Creek, Hamilton child to have fun and adventures with. Until that time, Anne is Available on Apple and planning on having lots more fun times with Sam. Android devices 16 – 18 OCTOBER 2015 www.KaimanawaHeritageHorses.org 17 Sam (Ulysses) Anne and Sam

Kate and Tim, and Ted and Bill Bill and Ted are being ridden by two of our young students who Kaimanawa Challenger Redcliffs Bill, aka William, flying over a are schooling the boys in lateral work: shoulder in, travers, half massive triple bar with ease, Jayden pretty excited about his future pass, flying changes and a bit of grid work jumping. They are as a show jumper. wonderful ponies and we are enjoying them very much. Ted and Bill have many little followers, which is adorable. The boys will do some show jumping and perhaps the odd horse trial this season and we will most probably have our students compete them until our three kids are ready to ride them. Redcliffs Teddy has an admirer in Livy Texiera 7yrs old, who has been enjoying riding him for the last few months. Teddy will be out and about this season doing Show Hunter, show jumping, and maybe some eventing.

Redcliffs Ted

Chloe and Phoenix Phoenix is now happily involved with the RDA in Auckland and all updates I have received are positive ones. Hoping to do a story about him soon. Redcliffs Bill

Chloe and Phoenix

18 Kaimanawa Heritage Horses September 2015 Readers’ Kaimanawas Emily and Matariki My name is Emily Rhodes, and my Kaimanawa’s name is Matariki. He is the same age as me (8 years old) so he can still act a little silly. He’s kind, caring and really worries about me. If I get wobbly going over a jump he takes the next jump on tippie-toes so I don’t get wobbly again. He loves his food and is always kind to me even when he’s having a grumpy day. He never gives up, and always tries his best for me. He is the best pony I could ever dream of. Emily Rhodes Aged 8

Vanessa and Bear He self loads on the float, has the best This is my Kaimanawa Bear, he was ground manners, and is learning Level–1 mustered back in 2006. He was rescued Parelli. He is a fast learner and takes from the dog truck as he had been severely everything in his stride . mauled by a stallion as a yearling. He is experiencing so many new things He is the sweetest natured horse I’ve and honestly tries his hardest. He a great owned in 30 years. I have had him around companion to have. 7–weeks and he his learning a lot of new things Vanessa Stroud

www.KaimanawaHeritageHorses.org 19 Dani and Reno It’s been just over a year since my boy arrived. It was almost dark when he got here, but the situation was very true to what the wonderful people at KHH had told me – he was tired, wanted a feed, a drink, and a sleep. Although I had access to a cattle race, I was fortunate that he had sand footing in the large pens, so I chose to tame him at liberty. He was much younger than the horses I was used to dealing with, and I found him to be very slow to pick up on my body language. He was relatively fearless, approaching me after being unloaded, but his confidence meant he wanted everything done on his terms. He wasn’t especially ‘cute’ and didn’t suit the names I had picked out for him, so he Worst moment: He was a bit of a health has a horse from the muster, I would ended up with my favourite horseman’s love to hear from you too as it would be nickname, Reno. disaster on several fronts. An emergency vet visit in the dark was a low point that made wonderful to hear how Reno’s original Without the cattle race we didn’t get a me question why I was doing it. family members are going. three day miracle makeover, but by the time he was haltered a couple of weeks Would I do it again? In a heartbeat! later, we’d covered most of the groundwork To anyone thinking of adopting a wild Dani Taylor Kaimanawa, but is unsure, I’m happy to basics already, and he was confident with [email protected] picking up his feet, being touched all over, give you a thousand reasons why it is a and he was leading within 5 minutes. more soulfully fulfilling experience than you could imagine, and for anyone who

As we bonded, I found that he loved touch, and the heat of my body. He became very attached and clingy, happy to leave the other horses and follow me for miles. I am hugely blessed to graze on over 200 acres of farmland, sand dunes, lakes and forestry, and I firmly believe that this helped ease his transition into domestic life, if you can call our lifestyle together ‘domestic’. This summer he will be old enough to start under saddle, and he has taken all the preparation in his stride – nothing fazes him! Best moment: Seeing him for the first time just cannot be described, and his first trip to the lake was fantastic – I nearly lost him as he fixed his eyes on the other side and was off.

20 Kaimanawa Heritage Horses September 2015 I was serious, so with an Emma and Barney incoherent mumble of and Freddy agreement she hung up the phone, I finished the The pain was immense. I was lying in application, and went to a puddle of mud covered in hay with a sleep. quickly expanding upper arm. That was precisely the moment where I thought The next morning I sat what on earth had I gotten myself into. down with my parents who were hugely supportive. The Ten days before I had been waiting in next 20-days were a mad anticipation for my two new ponies to rush preparing our facilities arrive. But not just any new ponies, these for two completely wild Barney were going to be the biggest project that ponies. Without batting I had ever taken on. You see, after a night an eyelid my parents got out of my depth an act of God would see out with a couple of friends I had returned to work fixing our very old and very my situation change. home and was scrolling through my untouched cattle yards. One morning I found Barney, still un- Facebook feed before bed (and after a few haltered, in the middle of the paddock wines) when I saw the status. On the afternoon of May the 30th a small cattle truck turned up full having a big roll with my show jumper. I was terrified his re-found freedom would Day 1 of Kaimanawas. Ranging in size and colour there was see him lose the plot. For over four hours one consistent factor - little we played a game of chase where he would frightened eyes were peeking trot to the hay in his round pen, but bolt out between the gaps in the as soon as he saw me coming. With a mad truck. run to the gate I had him locked in. First out was little chestnut The same happened on the day I decided colt, now named Freddy, to push Barney’s training a little harder. with a wild and tangled Before I knew it, he leaped the ditch and mane, determined and fence into the property that backs onto bossy. I could tell he was ours. A paddock I might add that was full frightened, but he didn’t of very pregnant broodmares. Galloping want to show it, so straight around, and clearly very confused as to down the ramp he marched. how his little adventure had landed him in a paddock with some very angry mares, Next up was Barney, a it was the first time he ran to me to be skinny wild eyed bay that caught. With no gate to return home, I was not coming off the truck had my sister and Dad head around with if he had things his way. the truck for Barney’s first lesson in truck Two hours later, with a very loading. To my surprise, with a little patient truck driver, I had encouragement from a bucket of feed, he both Kai’s eating calmly in leaped straight onto the truck and it was their new home. sorted. Hundreds of wild Kaimanawa ponies were to be sent to slaughter if there weren’t With my limited facilities my approach The wild and frightened skinny colts that enough people to rescue them. Being the was slightly unorthodox. With no crush or I had received were turning into friendly, rather emotional one in the family I was previous experience it was very much trial beautiful, and healthy ponies. From adamant that I had to help out. I had less and error, plus a lot of patience. Barney chasing the quad bike as my sister and I fed than 12 hours to apply before the deadline was quick to accept me if I respected his out, to calling to me as I drove through the and needed to convince my family that it space and by the end of the month I was gates after work. Barney and Freddy had was a great idea, as ultimately it was my able to groom his right side all over, but cemented themselves into my families lives. parents property that my new projects still no halter. One of the most memorable moments to would be turning up on. Freddy on the other hand was a different date would be their check up the week At 1am I rang my mum to let her know I challenge. Lunging, ears back, and teeth after they had been gelded. As the vet gave was about to apply for two Kaimanawas. bared, the little chestnut was not having Barney his tetanus injection he started to Being half asleep I don’t think she realised a bar of me - which is how I ended up splay out his legs, his head became heavy face down in the and rested on my shoulder. Suddenly his Freddy mud. Thinking I eyes closed, and that’s when I realised he had finally made thought he was being sedated again. The some progress with vet and I both cried with laughter, but I the angry little don’t think Barney found it so funny when chestnut, I left my he realised he wasn’t off to sleep. hand in his space for a moment too During the backing stage of Freddy’s long. As quick as training he became very quiet and unhappy lightning he latched quickly. My sister and I realised that onto my arm, then something was not right. After tests and quickly let go as a night of IV fluids we learn’t Freddy had he realised he had serious liver trouble, so serious that he touched me. Every had only a fifty-fifty chance of survival. time I found myself We were devastated. Although he had

www.KaimanawaHeritageHorses.org 21 been more difficult to bond with in the Freddy and Barney are now fully beginning, he was an absolute character backed and have even been out on that became just as loving and affectionate the competition circuit showing as Barney. off. Their first show was the National Kaimanawa Show which For two weeks my sister and I subjected I was terrified about taking Freddy poor Freddy to injections, temperature to as he still needed to avoid checks, and all sorts of poking and stress. My family came along to prodding that would have been hard support and help. Hannah agreed enough for a domestic horse, but some to compete Barney in the ridden how he knew that we were trying to help classes so I could give Freddy my him. After a month of praying and crossed full attention in the lead classes. He fingers we got the all clear and he was took it all in his stride, completely unfazed their family band, and once they are taken starting to improve. with his first outing, and away from it they must find a new family even falling asleep in one in us. of the line ups. Barney and These two misfits have stolen the hearts Hannah shone, placing first of all that meet them. The wild and angry in one of the ridden classes. Freddy is showing great potential as a first I couldn’t believe my wild pony, and his patience and affection is little ponies had behaved absolutely adorable. My wild eyed Barney so well. has now taken to jumping cross country There is something special fences, rather than paddock fences, and is and unique about the no doubt going to be a very talented show Kaimanawas. I had heard jumper or eventer. stories from others that I cannot wait to see what’s next in store for said they turn into family them. members, and I have to agree. It may be from the way they grow up with Emma Jones

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HeritageOur Heritage – Their Future Horses 2016 ©2015 Mike Boyd–Clark The 2016 Kaimanawa Heritage Horses calendar will be on sale from mid-October. It covers December 2015 to January 2017 and has a selection of photos taken on the Photographers Ranges Trip. Visit us at our stand in the Equidays Exhibitors Hall from the 16th–18th October and get your copy, or keep an eye on our facebook page and website for ordering.

22 Kaimanawa Heritage Horses September 2015 seeing the horses ‘eye Bailey and Misty view’ of life. I am also Introducing Bailey Baker and family not riding Misty at from West Eyreton, near Christchurch. the moment because Marcia, Baileys mother, was looking for a pony for Bailey and her sister Caitlin to I am still working on help them learn about horses. Not just my relationship with about how to ride as Bailey was doing her. As I have only had that already, but about connecting Misty 7 weeks I don’t with horses, communicating with horses, want to ride her until and understanding horses. The pony she has gotten used to they purchased from “Kaimanawas of us and her new home Tannahill” near Christchurch is an absolute perfect match in every way, and through completely as we need spending time together over the coming to trust each other years they will all grow and develop their fully. mutual respect and trust for each other in the best possible way … naturally! She has a paddock to live in with a stable and Hi, my name is Bailey, I am almost 11 a track to run around. years old and I love horses. She likes to eat her I became interested in horses when I was food out of bath tubs really young, like 3 years old. Mum made and has 3 food bath tubs around her track me a hobby horse when I was little and that I put her hay into. bought me My Little Pony and Schleich I would like to get a better relationship horse toys. with Misty so that she can trust me better Mum is teaching me about Natural and I can trust her more and we can work Horsemanship and we are watching movies as a team together. on the computer like the Parelli DVDs. I don’t really know much about my future Misty my pony is a Kaimanawa from the but I look forward to spending as much 2010 Muster. I have had her for 7 weeks. time as I can with Misty and look forward She is lovely and soft and gentle with me. to riding her but I love working with her She lets me lean over her while I stand on from the ground too. a drum in her paddock. She lets me walk her over the trotting poles but her favorite thing is having a bum scratch – she would Bailey Baker let me do it for hours. When I clicker train Kaimanawas of Tannahill are on Facebook, Misty she goes crazy over carrots. I like and have other special ponies currently clicker training because it is not only fun looking for their forever homes in the for me but it is good reward for Misty and South Island. Finding homes for the ponies will allow them space to take more next she likes it too. muster for handling and rehoming. I have ridden friends ponies in the past www.facebook.com/KaimanawasOfTannahill and we used to own a mini that I used to ride. For me riding is not only about jumping on and riding horses. To me it is about getting to feel your horse and about

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hen I signed up again for the Our day started with a tour around the handling course at Michele’s facilities including the yards and round Haultin’s property in the area, where Michele explained to us what WaikatoW I was unsure if there would be type of fencing and facilities were needed anything new for me to learn, which was when taking on a wild horse. silly of me really as anyone who works It was good to see exactly what was with horses well knows there’s is always required and have our questions answered. something new to learn. Especially when it comes to working with once wild horses. Next up professional horse trainer Vanessa Randell began to show us the technique’s The horses at Michele’s have all had very she uses when handling horses. little or no handling and are still basically wild. She started with Barney a little bay gelding whom I had seen Vanessa handle on a previous visit. The change in Barney was surprising for me. On the first visit I saw a very damaged little horse that wanted nothing to do with humans. This time I saw a horse that while still shy was more accepting of Vanessa, allowing her to connect with him and was curious to learn. I was even more surprised to learn that Barney had had very little handling since that first visit. Next up was Petal, again a horse Vanessa had worked with on that first visit. Very eager to please and wanting to do things she often didn’t think about what was happening and just did it. Vanessa gave her time to take it all in and was careful to ensure Petal understood what was going on before moving on. After a lunch break and getting to talk Kaimanawas with others that were there Some Kais strongly prefer people to be on we were treated to Vicky McCallum one side. Vanessa works slowly to build explaining to us how to use our energy the horses acceptance, and willingness to change sides.

levels when working with horses. She showed us where our energy levels were at and how to bring them down so we were in a quiet calm place and ready to work with horses. We all got to have a go with the rods and I was amazed that I could not only operate them, but was able to reach a level of feeling that I have never experienced before. After this Vicky worked her magic on Zorro, one of Michele’s older kaimanawas, showing us her massage techniques. Zorro was very relaxed and obviously enjoyed the attention. Next up for Vanessa was Cleo, a young mare. It was really interesting to watch how Cleo stopped and thought about what was going on. As soon as she understood what was wanted of her she stopped, stood watching Vanessa, and licked her lips Vanessa first introduces the feeling of leg showing she had taken it all in. straps before the cover Vicky gets Zorro bending again Time for a break and Michele took us on

24 Kaimanawa Heritage Horses September 2015 a tour around the property to meet the unhandled mares and foals. While still unhandled, these horses have learnt much while here, getting used to fences and being around people. The mares are given time to just be with their foals and are kept in a herd situation along with two other horses which Michele has bred. Those of us that wanted to had the chance to get up close with Zeta and Zorro, two older Kaimanawas who have had a lot more handling and were well used to being around people. Having been around horses for most of my life this still felt like a new experience for me as there is something very special about being in the presence of a once wild horse and being accepted by them. Lastly Vanessa finished off with Shiloh. Michele told us that when Shiloh arrived he was totally freaked out, and for her to even walk through his paddock was a • Less is more while in the care of KHH and Michele Haultain. major cause of stress for him. Now used • How intelligent Kaimanawas are and to fences and people, Shiloh was able to how they reflect all that has happened handled and was making nice progress with to them while in human hands - be it Vanessa. good or bad. Narelle Moxsom The main things I came away with after my • That even the most damaged souls can day here were be brought back with care, common • A good understanding on what is sense, gentle handling and time. All of Photos ©2015 Narelle Moxsom involved in taking on a wild horse which these horses get in bucket loads

www.KaimanawaHeritageHorses.org 25 The Wild Horses’ Perspective

The First Days They need the company of another There should be no reason for him to bite horse or horses, food and water and to or kick if you are aware of how the horse he newly mustered wild horses have be left in peace for at least the first day/ is feeling – putting too much pressure on had their lives turned upside down. night. Putting another horse into an him is unhelpful to the horse – and not Being captured and then separated adjoining yard will help the new arrival safe either. Tfrom their family band members and close to settle more. It would be wise for the Go into the yard for short periods, several companions is traumatic for them. And, to horse provided for company be quiet and times throughout the day. Increase the add to that, they have been removed from without a cover, as a horse wearing a cover time spent with the horse slowly. Some their familiar home ranges. They have lost can frighten the wild horse enough to have come on in leaps and bounds, taking food all that is near and dear to them. it attempt or even succeed in readily, others require more time, and some escaping. will take a lot longer. Resist the urge to All the Kaimanawa horses reach out to touch the horse - wild horses are different and will react don’t want to be touched by us, they don’t accordingly. Some will be understand our intentions – they perceive absolutely shutdown as humans as life threatening. previously mentioned. Some Wild horses senses are acute – they are will be highly reactive and if aware of everything in their environment pressured, will either attempt – so every movement you make should to jump over the yard railing be slow, deliberate and smooth. Keep or crash through it, while the environment quiet too if possible. others can appear more Kaimanawas are extremely sensitive. ©2014 Kimber Brown confident. They will respond Especially during this initial stage, they better with thoughtfulness and have no idea what lies ahead of them, so Understanding the horses’ predicament as consideration from humans. they make their transition into captivity is they’re expecting more trouble. Keep in helpful to the horse and makes it easier for The next step mind what they’ve been through already to them. It’s hard for them to adjust initially reach this point… they’ve lost their family so it’s up to us humans to make it as easy Introduce yourself quietly by and their home, the only thing they have for them as possible. entering the yard and standing left is their life! ©2014 Kimber Brown still, while offering a big handful of cut long grass (long grass is more appealing) or hay. If the horse is highly reactive, offer food through the fence at first. It may take some time for the horse to take food, just be patient… it’s a big deal for the wild horse. Patience is key to helping the horse. Get the horse used to you by entering the yard, offering food ©2014 Tracey Thompson When they arrive off the truck, which is yet and then leaving, to let it be. If the horse another traumatic experience, they are in a is reacting strongly to your presence, only Being able to read the horse and use feel state of shock. Often they just shutdown, stay in with it a short time till it settles, as a guide goes a long way. Be watchful, be as it’s all been just too much; this can then leave. That way he learns that you aware - look for signs - read his face and sometimes be misinterpreted as being quiet being in with him doesn’t hurt. He has to body, they will show you how he’s feeling. and people take advantage of them being learn you are trustworthy. Leaving while he Notice his expression, his eyes, ears, mouth in this state and begin their handling. But, is calm allows him to learn this. – are they relaxed or tight. Same with his a shutdown frightened horse (or any being) Don’t put the horse into a position so he body, is it reasonably relaxed or coiled tight cannot learn, or retain much, if anything at thinks that he needs to defend himself. and about to spring. We have to anticipate all, in this state – they can also become what he is about to do next and react dangerous - because they can explode before he does. Keep the horse calm by unexpectedly. withdrawing just a bit or all together. Giving the wild horses what they Be self disciplined. It’s hard for us need most is up to the human. As humans to do nothing when we are prey animals, horses, and especially with horses, yet it is one of the most wild horses, are instinctively scared of powerful tools we have. Just stand/sit new things, so the horses need time with the horse, offer food by hand and to figure out that everything new is wait… Patience, patience and yet more not going to hurt them; that includes patience… It’s not a race. people and everything else in their environment. ©2014 Tracey Thompson Robin Sisley Author of Eat the Wind 26 Kaimanawa Heritage Horses September 2015 Kaimanawa Teeth

Warwick Behrns QEqDT IAED/CA is a certified advanced member Q. Are there any signs that I should look of the International Association of Equine Dentistry and a out for to know if my horse needs a check member of Equine Dental Providers of America. up? A. This is a good question. We have to Warwick has worked in several different countries for more than remember that animals don’t have symptoms, 40 years, with some of the best dental technicians and vets in the they have clinical signs. They cannot say that they have a tooth ache, so by the time we see world. He strives to re-educate and improve his skills constantly they do it is already in an advanced state. to ensure that every horse receives the best possible treatment Therefore check ups at regular intervals can available. stop disease from occurring and advancing. Prevention is better than cure. Highly regarded in his profession, Warwick is passionate about helping other people to understand the importance of regular Q. How accurately are you able to age a horse by its teeth and are their dental checks for their horses. any difficulties using this method in KHH had the opportunity to put some of our members questions Kaimanawa? A. to Warwick, and this is his response. Ageing by teeth is quite accurate if performed properly and is invaluable n my capacity as an equine dentist I been positive in many regards for the in diagnosis and prognosis of disease. have had the pleasure of working with Kaimanawa horses, the things that make Kaimanawa horses adhere to the principles of Kaimanawa horses for many years. good TV viewing aren’t necessarily the ageing the same as any other horse. I norm. One thing that is quite over looked is Q. If my colt or stallion is being that the Kaimanawa horses evolved from After working with literally dozens of wild anaethesized to be gelded, is this a good domesticated stock and the genetic issues horses nationally and internationally I have time to get a dental inspection? that result from mixing the gene pools that never seen before the type of problems that A. Not really as it is nearly impossible to do appear in domesticated horses also appear these particular horses presented with and a horse’s teeth when they are lying down. in Kaimanawas. there is no need to assume that Kaimanawa Just remember horses cannot talk, so we need horses have any more dental issues than clinical signs for diagnosis. Sedatives hide The complex way that horses chew as domesticated stock. many of these, so sedating horses every time opposed to humans puts an important to do their teeth can make diagnosis and emphasis on balance, most particularly Q. Are people proud to tell me their horse treatment less accurate in many cases. the teeth and the supporting structures is a Kaimanawa? i.e. bone, muscle etc. This balance relies A. Yes without exception Q. Are there some aspects of handling that on mathematics presenting within form. a Kaimanawa needs to be comfortable with Q. What things will you look for at a Unfortunately nature is never perfect and before the first inspection? Are their things Kaimanawas first check up? the balance begins to run out over time. that the owner should practice? A. Their age; Signs of historic trauma or Therefore the older an animal is, the more A. The horse should be at a stage where he disease; That the developmental processes are likely it is to have dental issues. listens to a kind voice and wouldn’t be occurring at the right times. traumatized by a new experience. Lots of Kaimanawa horses are not different to Q. Have you seen many Kaimanawa horses people put their fingers in the horses’ mouth. any other horse in that regard. It has with serious dental issues? This can be dangerous and create evasion become notable that as the herd numbers A. Yes, having no previous treatment history, patterns. Just gentle handling and rhythmic of the wild stock have been reduced their their issues will be more advanced than touching of the head can help the horse get general health has improved. These horses usual. This takes time to correct but is usually ready for treatment. used to present with the classic signs of achievable. malnutrition, large head, small body, pot stomach. Now they do not. Q. Do you think this has changed over NZ Equine Dentistry is based in Hamilton time (particularly with the horses being in and covers the upper North Island. Visit Kaimanawa horses are also living longer better condition)? their website, email, or give them a call to and healthier lives. However the older make a booking. A. Yes it has changed. These horses used to the animal is without a dental treatment have developmental issues because of poor history, the more he is likely to have nutritional health. Now they don’t. However significant dental disease. they have more environmentally induced This should be no surprise as this is a issues because of their longer life span. mammalian trait and therefore is just the Q. At what age and how often should my same in human beings. Fortunately most horse be seen by a dentist? dental problems in horses are treatable, but A. You should have an equine dentist check Warwick Behrns without treatment over time the prognosis your horse before you put a bit in his mouth. QEqD / IAED-CA / EDPA for a good result deteriorates. If not, then 2 years, 9 months is the first time. 027–255–9085 Ideally horses up to the age of 4 ½ should It has come to light that some people [email protected] are worried about their horses because see the dentist six monthly. After this horses of the disease that affected a couple of usually require treatment yearly, sometimes www.horsebusiness.co.nz horses on the TV show Keeping up with more often, sometimes less depending on the Kaimanawas. While this show has presenting circumstances.

www.KaimanawaHeritageHorses.org 27 KHH Petal For Sale

KHH Petal 2014 Muster 5yo, 14.2–14.3hh, Mare Petal is a just turned 5yr old mare who is approx. 14.2-14.3hh. A lovely big mare who has now completed her initial handling and ready to find that forever home to start her under saddle. She is very brave and forward thinking, and is willing to give anything a go. We think she will make a fabulous eventer. She will need to go to a home where she is kept busy doing things and going on lots of adventures. Petal has had her teeth done, feet done, wears a cover and loads onto a float. Not suitable for beginners or nervous people. $1000

Contact: Michele Haultain Location: Waikato Email: [email protected]

KHH Spark Mother from 2014 Muster KHH Spark 10mo, EMH 13hh, Colt Is a 10 month old colt born in captivity out of KHH Rosie from the 2014 muster. Spark will be gelded as soon as the weather clears up and will be well handled before going to a new home. He is only little and will mature approx. 13hh. We are looking for expressions of interest for a new home for Spark once he is ready later in the year. $800

Contact: Michele Haultain Location: Waikato Email: [email protected]

LK Zeta 2009 Muster LK Zeta 10yo, 13.2hh, Mare Zeta is a 13.2hh, 10yr old mare who is very quiet and well handled. She is looking for an experienced forever home to start her under saddle. She would be perfect for someone wanting to do inhand / lead rein classes to start with. $1000

Contact: Michele Haultain Location: Waikato Email: [email protected]

Pocket Rocket 2014 Muster Rising 2yo, EMH 13.3hh, Gelding Rocket is from the 2014 muster and is a mousey coloured bay gelding with a big white blaze and socks. He is very pretty and super nice natured, will make a fantastic childs pony. Should mature around 13.3hh. Very well handled, easy to catch, cover, wash, trim feet, drench, lead, and tie up. He has been trucked and shown at the Kaimanawa National Show where he came 2nd in his class behind The Brat. Very reluctant sale as we love this wee boy to bits. $800

Contact: Tracey Thompson Location: Hawkes Bay Email: [email protected] Phone: 06–374–0955 28 Kaimanawa Heritage Horses September 2015 Pocket Rocket Princess

Princess 2012 Muster 7yo, 14.1hh, Mare Princess is from the 2012 muster, and is a rich red-bay with a TB build. In full work, progressing nicely, just started to do a little jumping and loves it. Is establishing a balanced walk, trot, and canter. Can be sensitive so needs an experienced rider. Been used on farm for pleasure riding, and also been out trekking in large numbers. Calm ride, and goes anywhere she is asked. Good to float, truck, trim feet, etc. Very regretful sale to the best of homes only. $2000

Contact: Tracey Thompson Location: Hawkes Bay Email: [email protected] Phone: 06–374–0955

Little Legend Mother from 2014 Muster 1yo, EMH 13.3hh, Gelding Little Legend is a yearling colt out of a 2014 muster mare. Bay with a L shaped star on forehead. He leads, ties up, had feet trimmed, and drenched. Lovely inquisitive nature, and will make a sweet kids pony. Only for sale to an experienced home with other horses to keep him company. $800

Contact: Tracey Thompson Location: Hawkes Bay Email: [email protected] Phone: 06–374–0955 Little Legend

Lunar Mother from 2014 Muster Rasta 2014 Muster 1yo, EMH 14.3hh, Colt 8yo, 13.1hh, Gelding Lunar is a yearling colt out of a 2014 muster mare. Rich Rasta is approx 13.1hh, 8 year old, gelding. Needs a bossy rider but red-bay with moon shaped blaze and white socks. Solid build other than that very chilled. Needs someone who’s patient and that he and EMH 14.3hh. He has been well handled, leads, ties up, can trust otherwise you will not be able to catch him. No dirty habits picks up feet and been trimmed, and drenched. He is going to that I know off. Just had the basic schooling done with him so still be a striking looking boy. Only for sale to the best of homes, green. Doesn’t buck or do anything naughty like that. Loves going on experienced handler with other horses to keep him company. adventures so would maybe suit trekking home or even a lead rein pony for someone. Just need him out and about doing things as I know he will be very bored at home as I don’t live there anymore so can’t do anything with him. For Lease

Contact: Tegan Newman Location: Northland Email: [email protected] SOLD Phone: 021–171–5703 Rasta

Lunar

www.KaimanawaHeritageHorses.org 29 Sugar 4yo, 14.1hh, Mare This girl has it all. Super good looks, sweet uncomplicated nature, and fantastic free movement. Started under saddle and ridden lightly. Now turned out, but is easy to drag out of the paddock and start any time. Easy to do anything with, and can be ridden in a halter or bridle. Only for sale to an experienced home with other horses. She is green broke so is not suitable for learners. With a little mileage she will be the best little horse out there. Price will only go up as this young filly gets more experience. $2500

Contact: Tracey Thompson Location: Hawkes Bay Email: [email protected] Phone: 06–374–0955

Sugar

Manu

Manu 2014 Muster 2yo, EMH 14hh, Gelding Just the most gorgeous pony. Manu is an absolute sweetheart. He’s a sensitive little soul, but in time he will make a fantastic 2nd pony for a soft, show rider. This pony could go a very long way in the show ring. He’s had a very good start and is ready to begin an in-hand show career while he’s growing and maturing. He’s very good to handle and take for walks up the road but needs a competent home where he’ll be kept as nice and soft to handle, as he is now. Manu will be well worth investing in for the future. $900

Contact: Simone Frewin Location: Northland Email: [email protected] Phone: 09–431–6111 / 021–738–346

KHH Lennox 2014 Muster KHH Lennox 5-7yo, approx 13.2hh, to be gelded In the process of being handled, and will be gelded as soon as he’s ready. Currently grazing with other stallions and geldings behind electric tape. He’s needed a little longer than some to settle in after the muster, but could be quite special. More information to come on this one as we get to know him and his education progresses. He has the hallmarks of an amazing games pony. $800

Contact: Simone Frewin Location: Northland Email: [email protected] Phone: 09–431–6111 / 021–738–346

30 Kaimanawa Heritage Horses September 2015 KHH Barney KHH Barney 2012 Muster 10yo Gelding Barney came into KHH care severely damaged. He has been in KHH care for over a year now and has made huge progress in this time. He is becoming the sweet, lovable horse we know he is. He is an older gelding from the 2012 muster. In time Barney will be looking for the perfect home as a paddock mate. He is just lovely to have around and to see his cheeky, lovable nature coming out is very rewarding. KHH are looking for sponsorship for Barney so we can continue with his care and training until he is ready to be rehomed. You would be welcome to visit Barney and would get regular updates. Sponsorship

Contact: Michele Haultain Location: Waikato Email: [email protected]

KHH Cleo KHH Cleo 2012 Muster 11yo, 14.2hh, Mare Cleo is a lovely solid build mare from the 2012 muster. She is a very sensitive mare and will be looking for a home with someone who has the time to spend with her. She is very easy to have around and gets on with all the horses. Cleo will be available once her basic handling is finished, and until then we are looking for sponsors. Sponsorship

Contact: Michele Haultain Location: Waikato Email: [email protected]

KHH Shiloh 2014 Muster KHH Daisy 1998 Muster 16yo, 14hh, Gelding Approx 18yo, 13.2hh, Mare He is now under KHH care and receiving handling. It will be a Daisy is a lovely bay mare who shows the Exmoor lines of her while until Shiloh is ready to go to a new home so we are looking heritage. She came into KHH care when her owners moved and for sponsorship to help pay for his care while with us. He is a very left her behind. She needs ongoing handling as she has issues shy boy and doesn’t quite trust humans yet but we will get there. from past experiences. If you would be interested in sponsoring KHH are looking for sponsorship for Shiloh so we can continue towards Daisy’s care and receiving regular updates and photos with his care and training until he is ready to be rehomed. please contact us. If you would be interested in sponsoring towards Shiloh’s care and Sponsorship receiving regular updates and photos please contact us. You would also be welcome to visit him. Contact: Elder Jenks Sponsorship Location: South Auckland Email: [email protected] Contact: Michele Haultain Phone: 09–236–4115 Location: Waikato Email: [email protected]

KHH Shiloh KHH Daisy

www.KaimanawaHeritageHorses.org 31 KHH Pippi 2014 Muster Bree 2014 Muster 1yo Filly 4yo Mare Pippi Longstockings came to us from the 2014 muster as Bree’s Bree came to us from the 2014 muster with a foal at foot. She foal at foot. She is a gorgeous filly who is very easy to have was in very poor condition on arrival, but has turned into around. She will be available once all her handling is complete, a lovely looking sensible mare. She will be available once all and until then we are looking for sponsors. her handling is complete, and until then we are looking for Sponsors will get regular updates and opportunities to visit. sponsors. Sponsorship Sponsors will get regular updates and opportunities to visit. Sponsorship Contact: Elder Jenks Location: South Auckland Contact: Elder Jenks Email: [email protected] Location: South Auckland Phone: 09–236–4115 Email: [email protected] Phone: 09–236–4115 KHH Pippi Bree

KHH Heather 2014 Muster KHH Rosie 2014 Muster 3yo, 13hh, Mare 13.3hh, older Mare Heather came from the 2014 muster, she is just a tiny mare, Rosie was saved by KHH from the 2014 muster, she was one of around 13hh and was heavily infoal. She is only 3yrs old so the last mare’s left at the muster yards and didn’t have a home this was her first foal. Thankfully she did foal in captivity as so KHH took her on and she has since foaled down a lovely she needed help to deliver her foal safely and what a stunning wee colt called Spark in October 2014. Rosie is a gorgeous mare foal she has had. We are looking for sponsorship for Heather with a huge character, she is an older mare and approx 13.3hh. until she is handled and her foal weaned and she is ready to be We are looking for sponsorship for Rosie until she is handled rehomed. If you think you can help with Heather’s costs while and her foal weaned and she is ready for rehoming. If you think under KHH care please contact us. you can help with Rosie’s costs while under KHH care please Sponsorship contact us. Sponsorship Contact: Michele Haultain Location: Waikato Contact: Michele Haultain Email: [email protected] Location: Waikato Email: [email protected] KHH Heather KHH Rosie

32 Kaimanawa Heritage Horses September 2015 Silver Medalist

This photo was taken by Lynn Clayton on our Photographers Ranges Tour, and won a Silver ©2015 Lynn Clayton Medal in the Nature category of The Balkan Photo Exhibition 2015. This exhibition was run by Photo Club Arizona, and had entrants from all over the world. ©2015 Lynn Clayton

KHH Piper Mare from 2014 Muster Yearling, EMH 13.2hh, Filly KHH Otto Mare from 2014 Muster Yearling, EMH 14.2hh+, Gelding Piper is currently one year old and was born in captivity out of a wild capture mare from the 2014 muster. She is super quiet Otto is a yearling boy who has just been gelded. He is currently and an absolute pleasure to have around. She is expected to being handled and will soon be ready for a new home. He is mature approx 13.2hh and is very well put together and just the son of Petal and is expected to mature at least full pony gorgeous in every way. She will be available in the next couple height. of months. $800

Contact: Michele Haultain Location: Waikato Email: [email protected]

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34 Kaimanawa Heritage Horses September 2015 Committee Directory Chairperson Ben Moores Robin Sisley Clevedon 021-105-5853 Area Representative Coordinator [email protected] Hamilton 07-843-5360 [email protected] Vice Chairperson Samantha Sinclair Allan Buscke Secretary Patumahoe 09-236-3559 Pukekohe 027-825-9484 [email protected] [email protected] Treasurer Sarah van Deelen Elder Jenks Events Pukeoware 09-236-4115 Auckland 021-522-669 [email protected] [email protected] Welfare Simone Frewin Michele Haultain Paparoa 09-431-6111 [email protected] Advertising Ohaupo 07-823-6099 [email protected] Kaimanawa Heritage Horses (KHH) Other Team Members has members all around New Zealand, Committee Members and some in Australia. Our members are Grace Robertson from all walks of life, but share a passion Ben Moores Breed Registrar for horses and for the welfare of our NZ Drury 09-294-7749 heritage horse. Magazine Editor / Immuno / ABA / IT [email protected] Clevedon 021-105-5853 We publish this magazine three times a [email protected] Kimber Brown year. It contains articles from members and friends of KHH. These include articles Elder Jenks Photography about the musters, annual national show, Pukekohe 09-236-3984 ranges trips, and stories from members. KWHAG Liaison [email protected] Pukeoware 09-236-4115 With a circulation of 400 copies and [email protected] Marilyn Jenks growing, each is usually kept by the member and shared with friends and Gareth Williams Ambassador Pukeoware 09-236-4115 family to spread the word about the Assistant Area Rep Coordinator [email protected] Kaimanawa horses. Helensville 021-621-978 [email protected] Advertising space is limited, and all profits Megan Leitch go towards supporting the Kaimanawa Katrina Duncan Merchandise horses. Multi-edition discounts of 10% for two editions, and 20% for three editions Merchandise / Membership apply. Cambridge 021–615–818 Patron [email protected] Neil Wells Width Height Per Edition 210 60 $200 Kelly Wilson 210 120 $375 Events 210 180 $550 Hikurangi 09-433-9588 [email protected] Postal Address 210 300 $800 105 60 $110 Lynley McBride-Quate KAIMANAWA HERITAGE HORSES 105 120 $200 PO Box 133 Sponsorship / Events Patumahoe 105 180 $300 Tauranga 021-071-8891 Franklin 2344 105 300 $410 [email protected] New Zealand

Notices and Copyright Share your Kaimanawa Story To reach a Kaimanawa Heritage Horses representative in your area, please contact We are always looking to share members’ Robin Sisley. stories of their time with Kaimanawas. Kaimanawa Heritage Horses is part of the Brumby Alliance. If you have a story you would like to share then please send it as plain text, with All information, stories, and photos in this magazine belong to Kaimanawa Heritage images as large separate files, to the editor Horses ©2015. Nothing from this magazine can be used, copied, or reproduced without written permission from the Kaimanawa Heritage Horses Chairperson. [email protected] The views expressed in articles in this magazine are not necessarily those of the KHH Committee.

www.KaimanawaHeritageHorses.org 35 Sponsors Needed Kaimanawa Heritage Horses is a non-profit charitable society run by a volunteer group of passionate horse people, dedicated to the care and welfare of Kaimanawa horses in both the wild and domestic environments We rely solely on donations for funding, and we are responsible for rehoming the majority of horses from Department of Conservation musters. As we are committed to helping all Kaimanawa horses in genuine need, we also accept Kaimanawa horses into our care for rehabilitation and rehoming. We currently have a lot of horses under our care while we rehabilitate, domesticate, and train them. We pride ourselves on doing the best job possible for them, when they are ready we find the best homes suited to them. We provide ongoing support and help for anyone who has a Kaimanawa and we are always here to help. We are seeking sponsorship for all the horses in our care, so have have a look at the horses needing sponsorship on pages 31–32 and please contact us if you can help in any way. [email protected]

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