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Wild Heart Brumbies, Colac (2025)

03/12/2025

Quote of the day - 'Now I know why he likes me so much, he likes Mango too'.
My granddaughter, Mia, commenting about Chaska when she offered all of the horses mango. Chaska is her favourite, and the only one who liked it, and he actually loved it.
We like to offer the boys different things occasionally, not as treats, but as experiences to say yes or no to. It fascinates me how they all have such different tastes.
I would love to hear what weird things you have seen horses eat ...
Sharen 🐎 Chaska, who has always reminded me of model Fabio with his gorgeous forelock.

03/12/2025

Ayni (part 2)
When Ayni first arrived he was extremely reactive, from 0 to 10, with no in-between. The more I get to know him, I can see he is naturally a big docile puppy at heart.
I let the wild ones integrate into domestic living at their own pace. Boundaries, calm & safety around people, orderly feedtimes, gate etiquette, merging into the herd, and letting them know that they have a voice and that I want to listen. These are the main things I focus on to begin with. We don't use food or treats to train, and as much as I want to touch and 'connect' these are secondary.
Over the last few weeks Ayni has started to want to hang out with me and connect more. As he has gained confidence, his reactivity has changed to shutting down when he's not sure, which is the other extreme. (You can see he shuts down at the start of the video).
(I see) Shutting down is him going blank, not knowing what to do, so I give him the time, space and guidance to get through that. Every time we can do that is a win and a huge step forward.
Note, my horses are always at liberty, free to go at any time and interact with humans by choice.
You can also see in the video when he begins to realise that it's just the two of us. The rest of the herd had moved away to the opposite end of the property. I could see him processing that, so led him to where the horses were grazing. It was the longest distance he had ever followed me so was pretty special. The boys are never chased, always led at liberty.
I am so proud of this beautiful Brumby. He's not been an easy horse and I've lost some sleep over him and Yachaq. They came in very wild, scared with a FY attitude, but look at him now.
💙 Sharen
Resource - Petra Christensen if you would like to know more about thresholds and for heart-centered horsemanship

02/12/2025

When Baz wakes up, the whole mob has to get out of bed.

02/12/2025

If you would like to come visit the Brumbies, we have an open morning this Saturday.
Sacred Beginnings - An Introduction to the Brumbies

A gentle morning of connection with the horses — including Drum Healing, Meditation, and quiet reflection with the herd. Step into sacred space, meet the Horses, and experience the first heartbeat of Horse Medicine.

If you are wondering where to start, this is your invitation to join an introductory and gentle experiential group with the Brumby herd.

$30/pp. Wear layered clothing for weather changes, enclosed shoes. Adults only. Small group so places are limited. Colac area, Vic.

Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/DGZEK

02/12/2025

Ayni.

02/12/2025

How can I help the Brumbies?
I get asked this a lot so below are some of my thoughts ...
UNITE- support 'everyone' who is doing anything to help save the Brumbies, and only comment on, like, and share that which is helpful. Get behind 'all' rehomers, sanctuaries, brumby guardians, politicians, authors, social media pages, artists, photographers, advocates. Even little negative acts causes division, and that is IMO our biggest adversary. United we could move mountains.
SHARE - posts, information, pictures, anything that is going to bring good exposure to the cause and shine a light on the Brumbies.
EDUCATE - learn about what is really happening; with the brumbies, in the mountains, and help others to see through the lies, propoganda and agenda. Comment constructively on posts that are lies, incorrect, anti-brumby or cruel. Don't get lost in fighting, but show a strength of spirit and cause.
USE YOUR SKILLS - whatever you are good at, use your skills/experience to promote how special the Brumbies really are. Paint them, write about them, create fliers to share, talk to people, create events, design products, etc. Be creative and incorporate into your field.
VOLUNTEER - horses are hard work, and I'm sure there are many sanctuaries that would love some help; shovelling p**p, brushing, fixing fences, cleaning water troughs, clearing paddocks, etc. You will gain as much as you give, if not more.
DONATIONS - give money to any of the many registered charities, any amount can help. Horses cost a lot. You can also drop off a bale of hay, bag of feed, treats, brushes, halters, supplements, medical supplies, etc. Ask what is needed.
ADOPT/REHOME - if you can provide a good home you can invite a Brumby onto your life. They are different to domestic horses in many ways, and if you take the time to learn, you will be rewarded many fold. You can get Brumbies at all different stages of handling from some of the sanctuaries/rehomers or from the many advertised privately.
PRAY - if you believe as deeply as I do in energy, praying or sending out energy, it can help immeasurably. Even if you don't believe it can't hurt. Limit your grief, anger and helplessness and focus on images of the Brumbies continuing to run free in the mountains, and those that can't, for them to land in loving, best homes. Send them not fear and anger; energetically send them love compassion respect and freedom.
I am relatively new to the Brumby scene so my knowledge is limited. I have eight NKNP Brumbies in my care, and they teach me every day about how unique and special they are. I wish with all my heart that they could have remained free in their homeland. I have spent thousands of hours educating myself, reading, sending emails, signing petitions, going to protests. And yet, still am a babe in the 'brumby movement'.
Also I wanted to note, there are many other Brumbies throughout our country deserving of support. When I was close to a breakdown 5 years ago I had to choose one cause, otherwise I was no good to any, as there are so many animals treated cruelly around the world. It was breaking me. I chose the KNP Brumbies as my one advocacy, but want to highlight that Brumbies all around Australia need our support as well.
I am happy to pass on any recommendations for who are likely to know more than I do, and welcome any resources/ helpful information to be added in comments.
I will work on collating these resources on the page files at some stage.
Whatever you do, wether you help in a big or small way, it all adds up and helps immensely.
And lastly, thank you to every single person who has compassion in their hearts and supports our iconic, unique, heritage Brumbies.
Sharen 🐎 Yaku, cheeky NKNP Brumby c**t

01/12/2025

A few people have asked me 'why are the Brumbies getting removed from KNP'. My understanding is threefold ...
1/ GIVING THE DOG A BONE - there is so much irreversable damage and destruction being done by man that blind Freddy couldn't help but see, so the government has to create a distraction to keep the greenies out of the real mess, so that they can continue to destroy the park without opposition. It's incredible that there is no outcry about Snowy 2, 1080 or the Development Plan. While heightened emotions and focus is on the Brumbies, there is relatively little censorship on what is really happening. The government are 'seen' to be doing something, and both sides are fighting about the innocent Brumbies.
2/ WEAKEN THE PEOPLE. The Brumbies are a symbol of our heritage and freedom, something that is rapidly being eroded and lost. Remove the symbol and you weaken the people.
3/ EVIL PLOT. The government have sold out and are under instructions, by evil forces such as the UN, to clear the park of the horses (among many other dastardly things).
I am definitely no expert on KNP and Brumby matters, though truly believe all 3 are true. There is no doubt in my mind that the government is lying about nearly everything, and that the agenda is bigger than them.
I also know that the Brumbies need us to never give up and for us to continue to support them in any way we can. Every single thing we can do is so important, and collectively we may tip the scales toward a miracle 🤞. Right now the focus is on rehoming as the horses are getting trapped. I wish with all my heart that I had the land and money to take more. And the bigger dream, I think for everyone, is for someone, or a collective, to aquire a large parcel of land to rehome them all and allow them to remain free.
The above is my understanding of the situation. I welcome any Brumby supporters to add their thoughts ...
Sharen 🐎 Apu & Chaska, two NKNP Brumby stallions grazing on my front lawn.

30/11/2025

Feeding
It felt like I was standing in a faerie ring tonight. I usually bucket feed the boys chaff, copra, lupins, and any supplements they need. Rules are:- no stealing anyone else's bucket and everyone gets to feel safe eating their share.
Tonight I popped a h**p sample I was given into their feeds and they did not like it. What is usually calm and orderly turned into a circus. Everyone thought that they got the bum feed, and the one next to them must have been the 'right' one. Chaos. With nine horses and just me I knew I was beat, so dumped the feed onto the ground and created a big circle with lucerne sweepings in the gap. Funny that they liked the feed when they knew that noone else's waa better. At one stage it felt like faeries (albeit large noisy ones) were dancing around me.
Good news (I'm expanding on any wins lately), we got a big load of lucerne bales, loaded in the shed. Nothing makes me feel richer than a hay stockpile (though my partner says he feels poorer). I have ordered a years supply of large native hay rounds from my supplier so hopefully he can get them 🤞. It has been a nightmare over the past two years with the drought: hay tripling in price and having to sometimes accept whatever I could get. I scraped every penny and handful of hay I could to get through and thankfully the horses stayed fat. Having nine horses to feed is a huge responsibility that I cherish and take very seriously. Meanwhile, dreaming of larger pastures, one day, to become more self sufficient.
Sharen 🙏

30/11/2025

NATIONAL HERITAGE BRUMBY DAY.
Today I join in respecting the first National Heritage Brumby Day. On the 30th of November each year, we will recognise the cultural and historical significance of our Snowy brumbies and other brumby populations including the Guy Fawkes Heritage horses. We will celebrate the uniqueness of the breed, and their shared ancestry with the Light Horses that served in World War, as descendants of the horses who helped shape our country 200 years ago. This year we also remember and mourn the 7,000 heritage brumby foals, mares and stallions slaughtered by the NSW Government under their aerial culling program.
I have the absolute honour of sharing my life with eight wild-born Snowy Mountain Brumby boys. Sadly they could no longer be free, and have safe haven at Wild Heart Brumbies for the rest of their lives. Every day they heal me, teach me, and make me, and others, a better person.

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30/11/2025

Ode to Wild Horses is an award-winning short film by Billie Dean. Moved by the government's ruthless attack on Australia's beautiful iconic wild horses, Bil...

29/11/2025

Apu & Nuna, so deeply bonded.
I am such an advocate for horse family, it means the world to them in so many ways - safety, grooming, comfort, fun.
Horses are herd animals and are never truly happy on their own. A lone horse makes a horse easier to train, pressures them to want to be with you, is cheaper and takes less space.
The question is, what does it cost the horse. Humans are great at justifying, but I believe anyone who loves their horse knows this, deep in their heart.
My horses have shown me how deeply it means for them to be in their herd. They are lifers, I could not split them up. Our culture, as a superior species, doesn't value (as much as it should) the bonds that weave so deeply for animals.
Thoughts?
Sharen 💙

29/11/2025

Back in the yards.
Nine horses and me, a bit cramped.
This is where the wildies come when they first arrive, to learn about fencing and how to be calm and regulate. It's 20x20 metres and you will notice it is square, not round. Square helps promote non-dominance and for the horse to feel safer than a circle.
I was saving the grass in the middle for standing hay, and have pockets of this over the property. But ... we are getting goats for natural w**d control and need the yard to electric fence train then. The grass is now surplus so a nice treat for the boys over the next few days.
Sharen 🐎
The goats also will be coming in wild so wish us luck 🤞.

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