QUEST EQUINE WELFARE INC.

We would like to apologise to anyone who may have had any difficulty in reaching us over the past couple of weeks. Unfortunately I broke my leg in three places nearly two weeks ago now. I consequently needed surgery to install a metal plate/screws, and also a pin. I am now home from hospital, but am pretty much immobile.

Some of the Quest horses that I had in care here at the shelter have been relocated temporarily to our Sanctuary, and the remainder, along with my own horses and donkeys, are being basically maintained through the assistance of both my parents, who are travelling up from Melbourne when they can, and a Quest lady local to the shelter. Best case scenario at this point is that I will be able to weight-bear on the leg in around seven weeks time.

As I'm sure any horse or property owner can imagine, I am absolutely stir-crazy, and totally frustrated with my inability to maintain the property and animals in the manner I normally would, and the days are dragging. I will endeavour however to use my enforced incarceration in the house to catch up on much web and administrative Quest work that has been languishing on the 'to do' list.

I'd like to publicly thank our incredibly Secretary from the bottom of my heart for her support through this time. She has managed to make so many arrangements from her interstate home. Beth ensured I was well cared for in hospital, and she has ensured the well-being of all of the equines that we are currently responsible for. All this at time when she is completely snowed under with the work involved in our annual reporting/audit, among many other things. She really does deserve a medal. The strength of any volunteer organisation is the people involved, their level of commitment, and the validity of their reasons for being involved. I realise that I am blessed to be surrounded by people who share my steadfast conviction in our work, and who also share my passionate commitment to it.

So.. yes, a set-back which will mean a slowing for a time in relation to some of our process', but we will continue to beaver away and make good use of the time.

We hope that you and yours, human and equine, are doing well. When you have the time, please do read the new article on our site, 'Equines & Bush Fire', which is very relevant at this time of the year. We should all be making our preparations for the season ahead at this time.

Stay safe, and please, if feeding-up in the dark... CARRY A TORCH!

Bec :)