Meet the Team - Animals
Viking
The leader of the herd. 21 years young he is gentle and kind, and often pushed around by his herd members. Sharp as a tack, he doesn’t miss anything. Viking can take a while to let new people in, but once he does you have a friend for life.
Elvis
Elvis enjoys being the centre of attention. Elvis is a big gentle giant that welcomes a pat and a cuddle and he truly loves unconditionally. The best shoulder to lean on. His biggest passion is food – he will steal anyone’s dinner if he gets the opportunity!
Rummy
Rummy is an orange furred dude originally from sunny QLD. Rummy is a very clear communicator. He loves his herd and doesn’t like them out of his eyesight. He has a cheeky nature and he is often seen trying to engage other herd members in play fights. He does not like dogs, Rummy prefers the company of cats.
Katie
Katie is the only mare (female) of the herd. She is a real sweetheart who adores company and attention although she can be picky about when and where she is patted. Katie is very social and will often call out a hello to anyone passing.
Wozzie
Wozzie is an inquisitive and sensitive soul. He is a paint quarter horse and around 15 years old. Rescued from an abusive environment at a young age, Wozzie has overcome his rough start in life to become a real people horse. Wozzie is kind, gentle and a friend to everyone he meets.
Polly
Polly is a four year old miniature pony originally rescued by the RSPCA. she found a home at Racing Hearts Therapy before making her way to us when they relocated to QLD. Polly is sassy, quirky and playful. She has clear boundaries and loves to be the boss of the paddock.
Frankie
Frankie is a gentle calming influence lady in her late teens. She is kind and inquisitive and not bothered by much. Frankie is close friends with Polly.
Tex
Tex came to us during the first Covid lockdown and he has been a much loved family member ever since. Tex has a soft gentle nature and loves to welcome new friends into our space. He is often seen resting around the shed casting a watchful eye over the days events.
Ike and Eddy
Ike (pictured) and Eddy are brothers, coming to us from a local rescue shelter as a stray litter. Affectionate, cuddly and very friendly, they are close to identical in looks but have very different personalities.
Percy, Lilly and Milly
Our Alpaca trio are shy and timid. They are also curious about day to day life at Nature Nurture Therapy and enjoy connection from a distance. Alpaca are herd, prey, play animals like horses and they thrive when in connection with others. Our Alpacas share their space with our miniature donkey’s.
Carter and Ripley
Carter and Ripley are our miniature donkey duo. They love chasing each other around the paddock and barn, play wrestling and just being cheeky in general. They are affectionate, inquisitive, quirky, an little bit naughty and they make us laugh daily.