8 Mar 2024

Kaimanawa horses need new homes, how to help.

From Afternoons, 1:35 pm on 8 March 2024

The Department of Conservation has completed its annual ariel survey of Kaimanawa Wild horses and theres a large excess of horses that will need new homes.

To be exact, the herd count 530, and according to the Kaimanawa Wild Horse Advisory Group management plan, that puts the target removal number at 230.

Applications will be closing in 4 to 6 weeks, so if you're thinking of applying for a horse now is the time.

A wild horse roaming in the tussock in the Kaimanawa mountain ranges.

A wild horse roaming in the tussock in the Kaimanawa mountain ranges. Photo: 123rf.com