FAQs: frequently asked questions
How did you get the name 'Calan' ?
The name 'Calan' is a combination of Alan's wife's name 'Carol' and 'Alan'. Carol was and is instrumental in helping and supporting Alan in caring for the horses and other animals that have come into the sanctuary's care. Carol lends a hand whenever needed and takes great care of all of us!
Do you take in any horse?
The sanctuary is primarily run by Alan Gent whose home is also on the property. Alan is the caretaker and steward of the sanctuary including all the animals and he does this 24/7. As our funding is also primarily out of pocket from Alan, we regretfully can only care for a limited number of horses. It is a hard decision to choose what horse we can take in and the criteria then is situational and whether we have the space. Few people realize the commitment and dedication it takes for one man, Mr Gent, to care for not only the 24 horses we have now, but also the other animal residents. The horses here are generally last-chance horses who require a great deal of rehabilitation and/or medical care and are in grave need of human kindness. Alan has to spread himself across all of these animals from the crack of dawn to dusk and through all seasons to make sure everyone is fed, medicated, hooves trimmed and so forth.
What do I do if I find a horse that's neglected, abandoned or in need of a home?
Depending on where you live, you're best bet is to call your local RSPCA and/or you can Google 'horse rescue' and your state. They may have more readily available options for you. Here are a few resources that we found that might be helpful although you'd have to check them out yourselves:
Western Australia:
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RSPCA WA https://www.rspcawa.asn.au/
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HAPPYY HOOVES FARM SANCTUARY https://animalactionist.com +61 04 3997 6921 and
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GREENER PASTURES SANCTUARY https://www.greenerpasturessanctuary.org.au
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REHOME A RACEHORSE IN WA +61 4 1833 1467 https://www.facebook.com/rehomearacehorseinwa
Northern Territory:
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RSPCA DARWIN +61 8 8984 3795 https://www.rspcadarwin.org.au
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RSPCA ALICE SPRINGS +61 8 8984 3795
Queensland:
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ANOTHER CHANCE EQUINE RESCUE +61 7 5463 8350 http://www.anotherchance10.tripod.com
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JAMELS EQUINE REHABILITATION HORSE RESCUE AUSTRALIA http://www.JaMels.org.au
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SAVE A HORSE http://www.saveahorse.org.au
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RSPCA QUEENSLAND 1 300 264 625
Victoria:
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PROJECT HOPE HORSE WELFARE https://www.phhwv.org.au/
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WINGED HORSE EQUINE WELFARE +61 4 0753 3380 http://www.thewingedhorse.org
New South Wales:
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HORSE RESCUE AUSTRALIA +61 2 8250 1442 http://www.horserescueaustralia.org.au
Tasmania:
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RSPCA TASMANIA 1 300 139 947 http://www.rspcatas.org.au
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TASMANIAN HORSE RESCUE AND REHABILITATION ORGANIZATION (THRRO) + 61 4 5714 7428
Australian Capital Territory:
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RSPCA ACT + 61 2 6287 8100 https://www.rspca-act.org.au
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CAPITAL HORSE REHOMING +61 4 2067 4536
South Australia:
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WINDAMERE HORSE HAVEN +61 4 3494 4194 http://www.windamerehorsehaven.com
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CHAPEL LODGE STANDARDBRED RESCUE AND REHABILITATION +61 4 2455 0535 http://www.chapellodge.webs.com
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FAIRVIEW LODGE ANIMAL SHELTER +61 4 6705 4324 http://www.facebook.com/fairviewlodgeanimalshelter
I have items to donate. What kind of items does Calan Horse Santuary need and where can I drop them off or mail them to you?
We prefer items that are new or slightly worn due to sanitation purposes and because we want to ensure the safety and hygiene of all of our horses. There are horses of all different sizes here and most are elderly so we want to make sure such things as rugs are warm, waterproof and that fly veils are not torn. That said, we need:
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Horse rugs- Summer and Winter
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Fly veils
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Neck rugs
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Farrier tools in good nick
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Brooms
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Grooming brushes
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Bot knives
To deliver or mail any items please contact Alan Gent first
Phone: +61 0408 907 112
Email:
I would like to donate feed and hay
We always need feed and hay. Contact Alan and he'll give you further information and where to buy and/or deliver
I would like to support and/or contribute to CHS
Great! You can contact Alan on his phone or email above or you can make a financial donation to Calan Horse Sanctuary by depositing into the Bridging Communities Inc., bank account - please note 'CHS' on your bank transfer so that they can track the donation and allocate to us. The BSB is: 066 000 and the ACCOUNT is: 11575490
I would like to visit the sanctuary. Do I have to make an appointment?
Yes! We welcome your visit however as you can imagine, feeding over 24+ animals, especially older, needy horses means Alan is on a tight schedule. We wouldn't want anyone getting 'hangry' if their brekky or tea was delayed! Call or email your request directly to Alan.