Success!!! - 14 horses removed from the Ecological zone
21 August 2026
We spent three days in the Kaimanawa Ranges, with only a short weather window available when the cloud lifted, for the helicopters to fly.
The horses were located in two small groups, one band of nine and another group of five. One loan stallion escaped and, unfortunately, could not be brought in.
Our trial of the portable yards was a huge success. This gives us another valuable option for future musters, particularly for bringing in small groups of horses from areas with difficult terrain.
We are incredibly grateful to each and every one of you who donated. Your support has made this muster possible and is helping us continue to protect and rehome Kaimanawa horses.
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Well done to all involved. Thank you so much for all the hard yakka. It’s heartwarming to see the result.
What will happen to the lone stallion? If he managed to escape, he’s probably worth saving!?
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Sadly, we were to try again on Thursday morning but the cloud was too low and the helicopters could not fly, he has been alone for a while so may be elderly and not have been able to adjust to domestic life, we will never know. Euthanasia is an unfortunate possibility if he stays in the Ecological zone. Being able to save 14 has been an required immense effort and that we succeeded in saving any at all is truly worth celebrating.