Horse Shelter &

Quest uses two private properties belonging to committee members to accommodate equines who are progressing through Quest's care and rehabilitation program.

Initially, all surrendered horses/ponies/donkeys spend time at Quest's President's small property which serves as Quest's Shelter, and is well set up to facilitate close observation, assessment, and intensive care and handling. At times however, for various reasons, some horses reach the stage where it is deemed beneficial for them to be turned out for a period prior to be offered for re-homing or sent for education. Reasons for this can range from health considerations, through to the mental 'state of mind' of the horse.

Quest is very fortunate in having the use of the ideal property for this purpose, which belongs to one of Quest's founders and committee member, Tony Di Grande. We call this property 'The Sanctuary', as it truly has been a sanctuary for so many horses. On occasion, a Quest horse has been granted permanent residence on this property, due to behavioural/safety concerns held regarding the viability of placing him/her in a new home.

All equines at the Sanctuary are provided with all necessary health care, veterinary attention and maintenance. Aged horses who pass away while residing at the Sanctuary are provided with a respectful burial in a special place on the property.

We would like to share some images with you of this wonderful place and some of the special horses
who have enjoyed living there through their journey with Quest.

Dawn, Bonny, Lilly, and Tipsy Blue

Miracle with Sammy, and Sammy checking out the 'meals on wheels' mobile

Sammy, Faith, and Finn

Pearl and Tipsy Blue snoozing in the shade, and Lilly, Betty and Buttons come up to say g'day

In the yards for worming and feet.
L to R: Betty, Strawberry, Bonny, Dawn, Tipsy, Kit Kat, Lilly, Pepper, Merlin, and Buttons

Back to the paddock, and Merlin with Pepper.. striking a pose

Kit Kat, Tipsy Blue, Pearl, Bonny, and Lilly

Faith on safari, and the gang

Tractor work with horses in the distance

Lilly and Bonny on a hot day & Pearl and Tony have a private chat

Yay!!!  Dad's here!

The darling Roycene, and Faith with her surprise newborn bub, Miracle

Best place to be on a hot day!

Tony heads off to deliver his hay donated to the Black Saturday equine survivors, and Sammy

During one of Tony's trips away down to Kinglake to deliver his donated hay after the Black Saturday fires,
an arsonist burned his house down!

Fortunately Axey the cat survived

Trying to make a crust

Hay making

Irrigating the hay

Baby hay!