Herd Harmony, a nationally registered horse rescue charity based on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula, is committed to rescuing, rehabilitating, and providing a loving home for horses in need. Our mission is to ensure that these precious animals are given the second chance at life they deserve.
We are thrilled to announce our Spring Raffle, aimed at raising vital funds to support our horses. By purchasing a ticket, you’re not only supporting our rescue efforts but also giving yourself the chance to win some incredible prizes!
Prizes Include:
- 3 Luxury Farm Stay Packages at Wilindi Estate – the home of Herd Harmony
- 5 Farm Tours at Wilindi Estate with Farmer Mim
- Johnson's Natural Formula Equine Gift Pack
- Talking Hen's Products
- TheTackbox Saddleworld Voucher
- Children's Vouchers for The Big Goose Adventure Farm
- Pet Circle Puppy & Kitten Packs
- 5 Farmer Mim Book Sets
Don’t miss out on your chance to win amazing prizes while helping us continue our life-changing work. Every ticket sold directly supports the horses in our care and allows us to rescue even more.
Get your tickets today and make a difference!
For more information on Herd Harmony, please refer to: https://www.herdharmony.com
Every year in Australia, around 23,000 horses take their last breath in slaughter houses. These horses endure a one-way trailer ride to an unimaginable fate, and the most painful & cruel death. Herd Harmony rescues horses from auctions and neglect situations. These horses are often in terrible condition; sick, starved and tossed away.
Horses & ponies are purchased from sale yards in livestock auctions. Herd Harmony will bid on horses that are receiving interest from the meat processors. Without Herd Harmony intervention, these horses will be killed within 2 days following the auction.
As horses arrive at Herd Harmony, they do so with a history of unknown trauma. After a period of quarantine, medical and behavioural assessment, these precious souls are allowed time to ‘decompress’ and relax without anything being asked of them.
Miriam, the founder of Herd Harmony says “We believe if humans can change their perspective that animals are property, and instead that we are their guardians, It is then we create an opportunity to respectfully & kindly connect in their way”. This is the key to the Herd Harmony rehabilitation ethos.
During this period, Miriam will spend time with them and observe. So much can be learnt through their responses and communication to their daily care. By watching subtle cues, facial expressions and interactions with both the humans and the herd, it is possible to respond to the horses and let them know we are listening.
Miriam believes all animals, by nature, seek connection and safety. Providing these animals with time to decompress, a safe environment and a willingness to communicate and connect is vital in creating a solid foundation for the rehabilitation process to begin.
