Help the working and rescue ponies on Gili T
About
Stud Horse Riding and Rescue provides a permanent home for 25 ponies, with only 8 suitable for riding. The rest are retired, injured, or too small to ride. This project seeks funds for essential feed, medication, and water for the ponies. It also supports working ponies on the island by offering medical care and assistance, as well as providing farrier training for local horse owners to improve animal welfare.
Need
Gili Trawangan has faced numerous challenges over the years, including volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and the pandemic. During these difficult times, many horses were sold for meat, and the lack of income led to a decline in horse welfare. In response, Stud Horse Riding and Rescue rescued 16 horses at risk of being sold for meat and, over the past 3 years, has provided a forever home for 9 more. We also aim to provide education to other horse owners to improve the welfare of their animals.
Long term impact
In the long term, this project will strengthen relationships with horse owners on the island, building trust to improve horse care and living conditions. For over 15 years, we've hosted horse clinics with international vets and farriers, and we plan to continue these in the future. Maintaining strong bonds with horse owners is crucial to ensuring the success and sustainability of our education efforts and improving the welfare of the horses on the island.
About the Organization
The Gili Eco Trust's mission is to create a sustainable island. To promote eco-tourism amongst businesses, stakeholders and visitors to ensure tourism doesn't create a detrimental effect to the natural environment. We aim to provide a healthy environment for traditional working animals through education of the horse cart drivers, free health and welfare clinics and employing more ethical standards. Along with this we run 2-3 free cat clinics per year with an ongoing TNR (Trap-Neuter-Release) strategy to ensure a high standard of welfare for island cats. Also working in the marine environment to restore damaged and degraded coral reefs and to replenish natural fish populations whilst creating a safe environment for tourists and divers to interact with the natural environment without destructive consequences. Working in collaboration with the marine authorities to report illegal ocean disturbances, funding their patrols and educating the local community regarding fishing and anchoring regulations. To ensure that all waste created on Gili T is reduced to minimum levels through education, awareness, consultation, collection, recycling, and transportation. We strive to teach and ensure that waste is managed and separated properly for recycling projects where materials can be transported off the island. To ensure the livelihoods of the local community is enhanced.
GlobalGiving Categories:
- Animal Welfare
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What is a Project?
Domestic and international programs and services housed within organizations, addressing specific needs of community groups.