23/03/2026
Over the past seven days, applications have increased by just three horses.
One of those applications was mine.
I put in an application for a juvenile c**t because, to be completely honest, I’ve been increasingly worried about rehoming numbers. I genuinely thought my application would be one of many coming in as we approach the final two weeks before the deadline. But it wasn’t.
While historically we do see a surge of last-minute applications, it’s still one of the most concerning lead-ups we’ve had in recent years.
In fact, I can’t remember the last time we were just two weeks out from applications closing and sitting at only 11 applications.
To put that into perspective, KHH had 33 applications at the same point last year. That means we are currently tracking around 66% below where we were at this stage in 2025.
There is still time. But right now, the reality is that we are significantly behind where we need to be, and with the muster happening a week earlier than normal there isn’t much time left.
If you’ve been considering giving a Kaimanawa horse a home, now is the time to act to ensure KHH have the time to complete property and reference checks.
If you’d like more information about having a horse tamed with us, email [email protected].
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This year, Kaimanawa Legacy Foundation is once again offering $1,000 KLF Initial Handling Subsidies. These subsidies help cover the cost of placing your wild horse with a KLF Approved Trainer if you don’t yet have the time, facilities, or experience to tame a horse directly from the wild.
For subsidy information, please email [email protected]
To apply for a horse visit:
https://kaimanawaheritagehorses.org/muster-information/
As well as the KLF subsidies listed here, owners can also apply for the following rebates from KHH:
$500 KHH South Island Transport Rebate (first time offered)
$200 KHH Gelding Rebate (previously $75)
Transport from the muster yards to properties around the North Island has also been capped at $300 (previously up to $500 in past years).
