• OUR LOVE IS HORSES

    We rescue abandoned, abused and neglected horses and return them to a natural environment, allowing them to recover physically, psychologically and socially.

    See Our Work

  • SPONSOR A HORSE

    Change the life of a horse. Individuals, groups and organisations can sponsor a horse and save it from abuse and neglect.

    HERE’S HOW!

  • VOLUNTEER WITH US

    We have loads of great volunteer opportunities in the rescue Sanctuary, our Harvest Garden, the Naturaliste Shed and other parts of the Naturaliste Group, all focussed on horse rescue and welfare.

    LEARN MORE!

  • NATURALISTE SHOP

    We sell a range of wonderful products and gifts which play an important role in raising funds for horse rescue.

    From equestrian and stable gear to kitchen apparel and gourmet products, our merchandise is high quality and well-priced.

    SHOP HERE!

  • PLEASE JOIN US

    There’s DunsBros performances ⛮ carriage rides ⛮ the delicious Harvest Garden and the luscious Gourmet Precinct ⛮ maggie circus and the cockatoo paddock ⛮ baby goat express ⛮ door prizes ⛮ kid’s games & prizes ⛮ photos with the DunsBros ⛮ balloons & face painting ⛮ laughter ⛮ fun.

    JOIN US!
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SPONSOR

A gift that changes lives.  By sponsoring a rescued horse you will be part of the rehabilitation journey, receiving regular updates about how your horse is recovering.  More information is here!

DONATE

Naturaliste Sanctuary relies on charitable donations to fund its work.  All of your donations are applied directly and fully to rescue activities.  More information is here!

VOLUNTEER

We have loads of fun, rewarding and interesting volunteer roles from horse rescue to working in the Naturaliste Garden to undertaking much needed projects in the Naturaliste Shed.  We’d love you to join us.  More information is here!

FOSTER

Fostering a horse means becoming their family.  You provide essential assistance with everyday tasks – medical procedures, feeding, grooming, stable care – while the horse is recuperating at the Sanctuary.  More information is here!

THESE BABIES NEED YOUR HELP

All these horses have suffered terrible abuse and need your help.  Sponsoring a horse is an incredible opportunity to have a real impact on the life of horses who have faced neglect, abuse and exploitation.  Your sponsorship allows us to rescue, recover and rehabilitate at-risk horses and make them safe forever.

All horses who need help are here!

DONATE HERE!

A donation to the Sanctuary’s rescue service ensures we can always be there for horses experiencing abuse or neglect.

Thank you so much for making this possible.

SUCCESS STORIES

Sponsoring a horse is the most effective and rewarding way to help give an abused or injured horse a safe future.  Thanks to your generosity, these horses are now thriving in their new home:

Volunteer with us.  We have some fantastically fun and rewarding volunteer programs.  Young and youngish, our volunteers are amazing.  Please join us.

LEARN MORE!

About Us

The Naturaliste Group rescues at-risk horses and conducts horse welfare advocacy.  We work to promote and protect horses across the full spectrum of the equine world, including horses in need from sport and leisure endeavours and horses used in the racing industry.

We contribute to helping solve the unwanted and abandoned animal issue within Australia through education and advocacy, strengthening the horse-human relationship using care, research, education and influence.

Located on the Naturaliste Coast, 250 km south of Perth, horses are rescued, rehabilitated and released into natural herds where they are used for ethological (behavioural) research.

All horse rescue, welfare and advocacy work are funded from profits generated by all Naturaliste Group entities:

VOLUNTEER WITH US

  • Naturaliste Sanctuary

    Naturaliste Sanctuary rescues at-risk horses and nurses them back to health. Through advocacy and welfare programs, we forge a change in the reasons horses end up in slaughterhouses, the treatment they receive when interacting with humans and an improved understanding of horse fair practice.  www.naturalistesanctuary.org

  • Naturaliste Ethology

    Naturaliste Ethology conducts fee-based ethology programs for zoology, ethology, biomechanical PhD and private students using Sanctuary rescued and recovered horses.  www.naturalisteethology.org

  • Naturaliste Harvest Days

    Naturaliste Harvest Days are our flagship fundraising event.  We invite people to buy a Harvest Basket and fill it to the brim while they graze the luscious Harvest Garden – and snack while they’re at it. Caffeinate after a hard half hour of Garden snacking with our Naturaliste organic coffee. Loads of food, loads of fun and the gorgeous DunsBros stallions perform. www.harvestdays.com

  • Naturaliste Harvest Garden

    Naturaliste Harvest Garden is a riot of open-pollinated, heirloom vegetables, berries and fruit trees living in walled ‘parterre à l’anglaise’ splendour and is the venue for our monthly Harvest Days.  See it in all its deliciousness at www.naturalistesanctuary.org/harvestgarden

  • Naturaliste Habitat Corridor

    Naturaliste Habitat Corridor is 4.5 hectares of riparian area which flows across the Naturaliste Estate and into Station Gully Drain (Anniebrook Creek). The corridor is under repair to provide habitat to the endangered black cockatoos and ring-tailed possum. See the rehabilitation plans at  www.naturalistesanctuary.org/habitatcorridor

  • Naturaliste Friesians

    Naturaliste Friesians is the home of the DunsBros performing stallions and the Leeuwin carriage mares. DunsBros and Leeuwin performances raise funds for horse rescue and promote horse welfare awareness.  See their antics here! www.naturalistefriesians.com

  • Naturaliste Café

    Naturaliste Café Dunsborough serves breakfasts and lunches, using Harvest Garden and locally-sourced produce. All profits go to horse rescue. www.naturalistecafe.com

  • Naturaliste Gourmet

    Naturaliste Gourmet produces a range of seasonal, gourmet jams, chutneys, dips and sauces made from Harvest Garden and locally-sourced produces. www.naturalistegourmet.com