Coastal Horse Care Unit

03/11/2026

Tack donation 🐴

A big thank you to Jessica Erasmus, who brought two bridles, a boot and a bag to the Unit for our horses.

Good tack always gets put to work around here, and every piece will be used. Thank you for thinking of them, Jessica 💙

03/11/2026

Please note: the Coastal Horse Care Unit will be closed to the public tomorrow, Wednesday 4 November, for the local government elections public holiday.

Our team will still be caring for the horses as usual, and we'll be open to visitors again on Thursday 5 November.

If you're registered, take the time to go and make your vote count. Your voice matters 💙

Thank you for your understanding.

03/11/2026

Caution: Not for sensitive viewers

A quick update on our boy from the emergency call-out 💙

His healing is right on track, and we're very happy with how he's doing. He's loving life and this cooler weather, and he's even been cantering around.

Please note: this video was filmed before his wounds were cleaned for the day. They are cleaned twice daily as part of his treatment.

Thank you for following his journey with us 💙

02/11/2026

A lovely donation from Holly 💙

Saddle pads and a boot, all ready to be put to good use at the Unit.

Thank you for your kindness, Holly, and for thinking of our horses in need 🙏🏻

01/11/2026

Meet Cazan 💙

Cazan recently returned to the Unit, and what a sweetheart she is. She didn't have long with us before her match was found, so she never made it to our adoption page, but she's already making a wonderful impression.

Cazan is now on a one-month foster trial, and she's settling in beautifully. Her new family has already seen that she is everything they were hoping for, and we're hopeful this will lead to a permanent adoption soon.

We'd like to explain how this match came about. Cazan is a talented jumper who can clear, and damage, most fencing, which means she cannot be kept in a standard paddock. She needs a securely fenced yard and experienced handling.

We have a long list of caring, approved people waiting to adopt, and every match is made on one thing: what is best for the horse. In Cazan's case, that meant finding a home that was already fully equipped to keep her safe, and we found one.

To everyone on our waiting list, thank you for your patience and your love for our horses. Your support is what makes rehoming possible, and every horse is matched with the home that suits her needs best.

Interested in adopting? Send us a message to join our adoption list.

01/11/2026

Thank you, Gift of the Givers 💙

We are so grateful for your generous delivery of veterinary supplies: wound-care products, bandaging materials, syringes, needles and swabs. These are the things our team reaches for every single day, from serious wounds to minor scratches.

The bandaging materials will also go into care packages for horse owners in rural communities, so they can look after their animals at home.

Thank you for standing with us and with the horses who need it most.

🐴 Supporting Equine Care In Underserved Communities

We are proud to support the Coastal Horse Care Unit with essential veterinary supplies to help care for horses in rural communities. Deliveries include wound-care products, bandaging materials, syringes, needles and swabs. These supplies are vital in treating injuries, from serious wounds to minor scratches.

The bandaging materials also enable the team to prepare care packages for rural horse owners, empowering them to provide basic care for their animals at home. Supporting those who care for animals helps protect their health, welfare and dignity.

To contribute towards our interventions, visit:
🌐 : http://www.giftofthegivers.org/make-a-difference
📞 : 0800 786 911

01/11/2026

We're in the Summer 2026 issue of Heads Up: For All Our Animals 📖💙

Our article asks a question we think every donor should ask: where does your donation really go?

It's often the visible things that catch the eye: new branded uniforms, better paddocks, upgraded fencing. Many of these are gifted by corporate partners through their CSI programmes, so they don't take money away from the horses.

Money donated directly to CHCU goes to emergency rescues and welfare inspections, rural outreach clinics across all 11 districts of KwaZulu-Natal, vet treatment and medication, feed and rehabilitation, fuel to reach horses in need, and the daily running of the farm.

We issue Section 18A tax certificates for qualifying donations, and our financial records are independently audited every year. Transparency isn't just something we talk about. It's how we work.

Swipe to read the article, and find the full magazine free online at headsup4animals.wixsite.com/heads-up

Thank you to the Heads Up team for having us 💙

31/10/2026

Happy Halloween from the Unit 🎃

Someone got into the spooky spirit this year. We think the googly eyes are a good look 👀💙

30/10/2026

Big thanks to Annie Palmer, Louise Brolly, Gill Linden, Louise Mazzoni, Joanne Lombaard, Lia van Wyk, Angela Burger

for all your support! Congrats for being top fans on a streak 🔥!