RSPCA NSW is proud to announce the opening of our new Equine Adoption Centre, a purpose-built facility designed to transform the way we care for, rehabilitate, and rehome horses across the state.
A major addition to the Hunter Shelter, this new development marks a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to horse welfare. With improved facilities, expanded paddock spaces, specialised stables, and advanced staff training, we are now better equipped than ever to help our horses recover, thrive, and ultimately find loving new homes.
The centre features two custom-designed stable blocks outfitted with:
- Four stables with in-built veterinary examination rooms, a wash bay, horse crushes, and scales, allowing staff to more efficiently treat our horses while maintaining optimal hygiene.
- 13 spacious paddocks with connecting laneways, enabling the shelter to comfortably house more horses on site while still providing easy, safe viewing for potential adopters.
- A specialised stable block custom-built for ease of entry to ensure safe intake and management of unhandled or unwell horses.
- Two dedicated stallion yards that will enable us to safely and responsibly house stallions on site.
“Our Hunter Shelter has rehomed more than 60 horses in the last four years, but some of the horses still in our care have been with us for over 1,200 days,” noted Kasey Bridge, Senior Manager of Intake, Capacity, and Emergency Response at RSPCA NSW.
“With our staff now equipped with not only improved horse handling knowledge, but also the purpose-built facilities at the Equine Adoption Centre, we’ll be able to support these wonderful animals like never before.”
If you’re interested in adopting, supporting, or learning more about our equine programs, please visit our Hunter Shelter or see all our horses available for adoption online here.
