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  • Christmas Wishes

    On behalf of Quest’s committee members I would like to wish Quest’s friends and supporters a safe and happy festive season. I would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to those people who have shown their support, encouragement, and generosit...
  • Christmas Shopping!

    Please remember Quest's online fundraising store before you rush out to do your Christmas shopping! We have so many wonderful items to choose from, and definitely something for everyone. All proceeds from fundraising initiatives such as this store go ...
  • A day in the life...

    Unfortunately we don't make it to this page to share our news as often as we'd like to, and we apologise for that. We hope that site visitors who are interested in keeping abreast of our news have figured out the listings that appear at the bottom of the ...
  • Animal Welfare Legislation Consultation

    Victorian Animal Welfare and Management Consultation Document The Bureau of Animal Welfare is seeking feedback in relation to a number of suggested proposals for legislative change.If you wish to obtain a copy of the consultation documents, please emai...
  • 'Just Because' Breeding

    I don't hang out at horse auctions these days, and you probably don't either, but most of us are well aware of the quantity of horses that pass through our sale yards - not just the broken-down - but healthy, registered horses, adults in their prime, an...
  • Dressage to become a Blood Sport?

    Contact issues are a recurrent problem in the dressage ring, from the grassroots to the top levels, even at the World Cup Finals, World Equestrian Games and Olympics. Tongue problems, going from tongues showing slightly on the side to 20 centimeters of fl...
  • Great news!

    Thanks to the wonderful team at Horseland and the good folks at Surfcoast Floats, we are very happy to share the news that Quest finally has a float of its own! This new Quest asset is going to be just that, and will make the rescue and rehabilitatio...
  • Checking in...

    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 al...
  • Special price on Quest Bumper Stickers!

    Look great on both cars & floats! $4:00 + $1:80 postage Please email Beth to order. Thank you!...
  • Thank you!

    Our sincere appreciation to all who have sent through good wishes for Jess' surgery, and to those who were able to contribute financially to her surgery appeal. Jess leaves today for the Equine Hospital, and her surgery is scheduled for Wednesday 27th. P...
  • What a difference a week can make...

    ...none at all as it turns out, if you're a pony in Jeparit being 'monitored' by the DPI.   Quoted from the Bureau of Meteorology website 5.07 - Wimmera District (Home of the Jeparit ponies.): “WEATHER SITUATION - A cold front embedded in a vigorou...
  • Important Information from Biosecurity Qld.

    Queensland Health says eight people may have been exposed in the latest case of Hendra Virus. Bio-security officials have quarantined two properties south of Brisbane after a horse died from the disease at the weekend. Authorities say 20 to 30 horses ha...
  • Confused?!

    You may have noticed that there are some major changes underway on our site. Please forgive us for any confusion caused as we fumble around getting the site back in order! We're always happy to receive feedback on, and/or suggestions for our site. Pleas...
  • Recycled Racehorses

    Really thrilled to learn of this fabulous venture by the AJC, together with Racing NSW! In the interests of providing futures for retired racehorses, they are conducting a program which is rehabilitating 30 horses per year, with a view to either utilisin...
  • Live Export

    It would be pretty safe to say that all Australians are aware of the current 'Live Export' debate, sparked by the airing by ABC's 4 Corners of a shocking and confronting expose by Animals Australia which documented systematic torture and abuse of Australi...
  • Save 50% on Quest Mugs

    Special offer from our fundraising Cafepress Store 50% off Mugs when you buy 2 or more! To save - order 2 or more mugs by Thursday (26/05) and use the code 'LUVMUG' at checkout. VISIT STORE HERE...
  • A 'must see' Video

    The remarkable blind equestrian Sue Ellen Lovett, and her 'off the track' Thoroughbred Ko-Olina. ...
  • Petition - Truth in Sentencing

    From the Qld. Horse Council: When are the judiciary going to take animal cruelty seriously? "Some horrific acts of cruelty have happened to animals recently, and the penalties for the perpetrators have been laughable.  Cam Macdonald at Gatton has h...
  • Japan's Tsunami HORSES

    Considering the magnitude of the disaster situation in Japan, and the extent of the toll on human life and well-being, it is not surprising that there has been very little coverage given to the millions of animals impacted. Some excellent work is being un...
  • Clip - 'Fears for New Equine Epidemic'

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