Urgent Appeal: Help Us Save 14 Neglected Shetland Ponies
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Friends, Animal Lovers, and Supporters,
We are reaching out with an urgent plea for help. Our horse rescue has just taken in 14 Shetland ponies in desperate need of care after being surrendered due to severe neglect, injury, and abandonment.
This heartbreaking situation began with a report we made to the RSPCA.
What followed was a mass surrender of 14 ponies into our care. The RSPCA acted quickly, requiring an emergency veterinary assessment on the day of rescue.
Tragically, one pony was beyond saving—she suffered from advanced eye cancer, was completely blind, and had to be humanely euthanised. Another was treated for painful rain scald and pest infestations.
As we assessed the rest of the herd, the situation became even more dire:
- Four mares are pregnant, likely due to inbreeding.
- One stallion was found chained to a fence.
- Another was severely underweight, having been forced to compete with others for food.
- All ponies were without adequate food or water.
These animals are innocent. They deserve safety, health, and a future filled with kindness. And that’s where you come in.
What We Need Right Now
We’ve launched this go fund me campaign to cover urgent expenses:
- Veterinary Care – Exams, vaccinations, treatments, and necessary surgeries.
- Nutrition – Quality feed, supplements, and round-the-clock care.
- Shelter – Safe, clean spaces where these ponies can recover and thrive.
- Transportation – Humane transport to our sanctuary and veterinary visits.
Every Dollar or Donation Makes a Difference!!
Whether you can give $1, $2, $5 or more, your generosity will directly help these ponies begin a new chapter of healing and hope.
Freedom Equine Rescue is a registered charity with DGR status. All donations over $2 are 100% tax deductible!
If you prefer to direct funds to suppliers we are currently working with, donations can be made to them under our account name Freedom Equine Rescue.
- Londonderry Produce (02) 4572 5592
- Hawkesbury Equine Veterinary Centre (02) 4577 4611
We would like to make mention to Kennards Hire St Marys for lending fence panelling to safely capture several of the unhandled Shetland ponies.
How You Can Help
Donate: Click the link below to contribute. No amount is too small.
Share: Spread the word to your network — every share could lead to a life-saving donation.
Advocate: Speak out for animal welfare and promote responsible horse ownership.
Together, we can be the voice for those who cannot speak. Help us give these 13 souls the second chance they so desperately need.
Once these 13 Shetland ponies are fully recovered and in good health, our next mission is to find them the forever homes they truly deserve.
If you have the property, experience, and heart to provide a safe and loving environment for a rescue pony (or two!), we’d love to hear from you.
Please reach out to us to start the conversation — together, we can ensure these ponies live out their lives surrounded by care and kindness.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for standing with us.
Organizer and beneficiary
Cristal Grainger
Organizer
Llandilo, NSW
Freedom Equine Rescue
Beneficiary