The Local “Go to Horseman”

$6,385 donated
Given by 72 generous donors in 11 weeks

Helping our local fellow horseman in his time of need.

Waimauku, Auckland

There’s a local hero in our community, a well-known “go to man” for everything equine related, who is always on hand to help and support the local community. Right now he needs our help – but wouldn’t dream of asking himself, so we are doing so on his behalf (& with his reluctant permission).

A few months ago, this local hero was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. After carefully considering his options he has decided to try the holistic way for treatment, which comes as no surprise to those who know him. Why spend your last few months with no quality of life being sick with chemo? However, as the holistic treatment is not funded, he is still trying to work between treatments, training horses, trimming, etc as well as keeping up with looking after his own horses – many of which he has acquired due to their previous owners also being in dire straits.

We have created this Give a Little page to primarily assist with funding the care of his horses to remove some of the financial burden from him. Some funds may also be used towards his treatment. He’s asked us not to share his name, but please PM me if you would like more details.

Dawn Harper's involvement (page creator)

We have know Dave for the last 15 years or more, he does not have any family here in NZ and we consider him as family and know that here are people out there that would like to help him. Jacqueline is my daughter and is currently helping with looking after the horses.

Use of funds

Primarily assist with funding the care of his horses to remove some of the financial burden from him. Some funds may also be used towards his treatment.

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The Local “Go to Horseman”  27 September 2022

Many thanks for all your generous donations, this page is closing soon. Dave has received all donations to help him and his 15+ horses.

He has some lovely horses that he is wanting to sell, please msg him if you are interested.

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Latest donations

Lauren
Lauren on 27 Sep 2022
Another thank you from Cuba x
$100
Alicia
Alicia on 03 Sep 2022
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Emma
Emma on 23 Aug 2022
We always appreciated your help with our horses and your amazing horsemanship skills. Get well soon.
$100
Gerardene
Gerardene on 22 Aug 2022
Thanks Dave for helping us and Waiwai with your wise - and practical advice!
$50
The Rykers family
The Rykers family on 16 Aug 2022
Best wishes Dave. Keep fighting this thing. Your help with our horses over the years has been amazing. You are the most gifted horseman.
$100

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Paying to a verified bank account of Jacqueline Harper on behalf of The Go to Horseman
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This campaign started on 15 Jul 2022 and ended on 30 Sep 2022.