NOTE: This page has the information for buying a Welfare Horse. If you are wanting to Apply for a Muster Horse you will need to look here for the application details.
Buying a Kaimanawa Horse
Your application will require you to provide two referees and undergo a home inspection.
Download KHH Welfare Kaimanawa Horse Application Form
Feed, Facilities and Training:
Grass and hay and plenty of clean water are required when a horse first arrives. Grain feeds should be introduced slowly. Take care in initial grazing management and feed routines. Consult a veterinarian or Kaimanawa Heritage Horses (KHH) if you need advice. You must graze your new Kaimanawa horse with, or adjacent to, other horses. These horses have never been alone. Without the company of other horses, they will fret, become stressed or jump out of the yard, or even just give up on life.
Handling:
Some mares may be pregnant. If she is it is best to do only the necessities until after she has foaled. Excess stress can cause abortion in pregnant mares. Other Kaimanawa Wild Horses can be handled as soon as you feel they can cope. KHH may be able to assist you with arrangements to have your new Kaimanawa handled by a third and independent party, at your cost, if required. KHH recommend basic skills should be taught such as: catch, halter, lead and tie, pickup feet and load. KHH will not be liable for the actions or costs of horse trainers and/or transport companies.
Stallions/Castration:
Young stallions and colts should be gelded as soon as they have been handled enough to be able to undergo this operation. Note that gelding must be done by a qualified veterinarian. It is a strong recommendation that all stallions are gelded because entire male horses can be unpredictable and dangerous.
Worms:
These horses can have high worm burdens and so it is important to treat your Kaimanawa with a broad spectrum wormer, as soon as possible. Please check for lice and if necessary treat your Kaimanawa.
Costs:
The balance of payment for your horse(s) is due within seven days of date of invoice for the horse. The horse remains the property of Kaimanawa Heritage Horses until paid for in full. Should you decide not to pay for your horse KHH reserves the right to uplift the horse supplied to you and to recover from you any costs of debt collection incurred by non payment of your account. KHH is a non profit charity run solely by committed volunteers; all funds are spent in the care and promotion of the Kaimanawa Wild Horses. Any transport costs are dependent on distance and time, and are payable directly to the transport company. If you have any questions regarding your application please contact:
