We arrived home yesterday to a heart-warming surprise courtesy of our very first mare from the Brumby herd in the Barrington region. One of our dedicated volunteers witnessed the little foal roll under a fence in excitement during its early minutes of life. Without hesitation, she scooped the foal up gently and carried it back into the pasture, reuniting it with its relieved and grateful mum. 🥰
The scene was simply beautiful — the sun filtering through fresh green pastures, birds serenading in the background, and that precious moment of mother and foal reconnecting safely. That foal, full of life and curiosity, reminded us of the promise and delight that spring brings. The mare, newly-listed among our Barrington mares, stood close by, watching her baby with protective and tender eyes, the bond between them already forming strong.
We’re thrilled to announce that this pair will be available for adoption in the near future — once they’ve spent several months in our care and have reached a healthy, robust condition to move into a new home. Until then, they’ll be nurtured here, given all the time and space they need to thrive, grow, and bond securely.
How you can adopt your own Brumby:
If this story has warmed your heart and you’re considering welcoming a heritage brumby into your life, the Save the Brumbies Inc. (based in the Northern Tablelands of NSW) has a wonderful adoption programme. Our sanctuaries house mares with foals, geldings, youngsters — all of whom are being assessed, vetted, micro-chipped and introduced to basic handling.
Here’s a quick guide:
- Browse the available brumbies via our website to see who is ready for adoption.
- Contact the charity for details on the adoption process, including suitability, transport arrangements and ongoing support.
- Understand that adopted brumbies are heritage animals, registered with the Australian Brumby Horse Register.
- If adoption isn’t feasible, you can also sponsor a brumby in need — the sanctuary also cares for disadvantaged or injured brumbies at high-level care in Bellingen, NSW.
Watching this mare and foal today fills us with hope and excitement for their future — and knowing that one day they may step into a loving forever-home fills us with purpose. Thanks for being part of this journey with us, we’ll keep sharing updates as they progress and become ready for adoption!
