The Quest Equine Network is a group of individuals, spread across Australia who are committed to improving the welfare of equines by way of education, support, lobbying and, where appropriate and possible, rehabilitating equines who are in need.
We are not equine 'experts', nor do we claim to be. Some of us are fortunate enough to have had life long associations with equines . Some of us are late-life starters. Some of us are stay-at-home mums, and others are professionals employed outside the home in varying fields. What we have in common is a passion for, and commitment to equine welfare.
Many of us have our own resident 'rescues', some of whom have become partners in various equine sports, including pleasure riding, dressage, and vaulting. Others enjoy relaxed lives in 'forever homes' where nothing more is asked of them than to be content.
We will not ask you for money. All of our work is self-funded by each of the Network Affiliates.
We ask simply that you read the following Code of Practice which we have adopted, and, if you feel it appropriate, make the same personal commitment to equine welfare that we have made.
No one is obliged to commit to the Code. We have no authority to enforce the Code, nor is anyone held accountable to us for a breach of the Code. It is simply a sign of good faith and support for the good care and husbandry of our equine friends.
If you are prepared to make a personal commitment to the Code and would like to join the '1000 Voices Campaign', please proceed.
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CODE OF PRACTICE:
Committed to always ensuring the welfare and health of our equines is our first priority. We will provide standard vaccinations, implement a recommended worming and parasite control regime, attend regularly to hoof care and promptly seek veterinary attention when necessary.
Committed to providing a safe environment for all equines in our care including the provision of appropriate fencing, adequate shelter from the elements and access to clean water.
Committed to providing appropriate and adequate feed for equines in our care and will seek advice from recognised authorities if and when it appears that our feeding regime is not appropriate.
Committed to using humane training and handling practices. We will never use punishment as a tool for learning and will seek out like-minded horse educators when required.
Committed to continuing to seek further education for ourselves so far as best practice equine management and welfare issues are concerned.
Committed to viewing all equines as individuals. We will view each equine for its own intrinsic value as a living creature – not its future potential or apparent monetary worth.
Committed to discouraging the irresponsible breeding of equines. We will not breed equines with known genetic flaws or breed equines simply for the sake of breeding. We will be always mindful of the vast numbers of unwanted equines who are slaughtered in Australia each year and will not contribute to those numbers.
Committed to providing a humane and dignified end for every equine in our care and will never intentionally prolong life when the quality of life of a horse is so compromised as to be painful or unsafe.
Committed to never remaining silent when faced with equine cruelty or neglect.
Committed to providing freedom of movement and other equine companionship for all equines in our care. Looking to improve our horse management practices whenever and wherever possible so that our horses can carry out natural behaviour for a large part of each day.
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Ten voices is a whisper which may never be heard.
One thousand voices is a rolling tide that cannot be ignored.
