Equine Assist Maun

04/03/2026

Over the weekend, together with MAWS , we conducted an outreach project in the Mochaba and Motsaudi areas.

In total, we treated 30 equids, administered 50 vaccinations, and carried out 20 dog sterilisations.

This outreach also marked the start of our ongoing rabies vaccination campaign — an important step in protecting both animals and our community.

A huge thank you to MAWS volunteer vet Phillipa, and the team from Elephant Havens for assisting us in the build-up and on the day. To Jared Dawson our farrier for his support and expertize, Thank you as well to Robyn, Gareth, and Alan from Walk Botswana Safaris for your support and hard work on the day and in the build up, spreading the word to the community as well as continuing with follow up wellness checks.

And special mention to the kids — Mia, Rayne, and Micah — the future of animal welfare ❤️ Thank you for doing your part by treating animals with fly spray, decanting wound spray and tick grease into small tubs for owners to take home… and of course, for making sure all visiting dogs were extremely well fed with snacks!

Community makes this possible. Thank you to everyone involved. 🐾

22/09/2025

Last weekend the team conducted an outreach in conjunction with MAWS, in the Shashe area of Maun.

Dogs and cats were sterilized and vaccinated and general health checks were done.

Horses as donkeys received health checks, tack and equipment allocations, deworming and medical treatment as well as hoof care. We continue with our educational programme at all outreaches teaching humane and ethical ownership of livestock.

Thank you to the team, Julie Riley, Jessica Dawson Roxanne Sinclair, SPANA Dawn Torre, Sue Bateman, Kagisano Ras Kay, Jared Dawson and to our volunteers Amy and Shaye. Thank you to Sarah Heath Palmer and Andrew Benningfield for their assistance on the day.

We had vets Katherine and Sandra on site as well as veterinary student Shreya.

03/06/2025

Over the weekend a small team together with the awesome MAWS crew completed another rural outreach project in the Xhumaga village.

While MAWS conducted a successful vaccination and sterilization drive for dogs and cats, the equine team offered deworming, tick dip, wound care and tack assessments, education and allocation to horses and donkeys in the area.

Thank you to the volunteer vets, Wendy Furness and Michael Colgan, team MAWS (Dawn, Carmen and her team) and Kagisano Ras Kay for another successful project.

34 equines were attended to.

Thank you all those that allow us to continue the work we do, without you all this wouldnt be possible.

thank you SPANA, Leroo LaTau - for hosting some of the team. Moela - for hosting some of the team and to all those that offer support, donations and assistance to our cause. Every little bit makes a difference!

29/05/2025

On Saturday 24th the Equine team did a day outreach to Xhoo village on the outskirts of Maun.

Together with the MAWS team ( Carmen, Vasco and Charlie) and our volunteer vets Wendy and Michael Colgan and vet nurse Heather, we treated a total of 101 animals!

Horses and donkeys were dewormed, tick dipped, treated for wounds, hoofcare done and tack and equipment allocation and education on all of the above. We saw a huge amount of injuries caused by wire and Nylon ropes , and saw some awful bits (if they can even be called that)

Bits were confiscated and new ones allocated to try and assist in alleviating some of the pain these poor animals endure.

Thank you to all our sponsors who assist in allowing us to continue the work we do. SPANA

Thank you to Alex Connolly for spreading the word to the community.

Thank you to the team of volunteers, Julie Riley Kagisano Ras Kay Roxanne Sinclair Jessica Dawson Jared Dawson Sue Bateman, Mia Dawson and Dawn Torre for your assistance throughout the day and for keeping us fed and watered!

20/05/2025

20/03/2025

THANKFUL THURSDAY

A huge thank you to our generous sponsors for their donations towards our cause.

Ilse Vermaak , Martha Mwenitete, Dany Hancock, Vicky Wilmé Strachan, Natasja Bredenkamp.

20/03/2025

On Saturday a team of volunteers from MAWS and Equine Assist Maun set up a rural outreach in the tranekhona area.

19 sterilisations were done (7 male dogs, 9 female dogs and 3 cats) and 36 vaccinations.

17 equines recieved wound care, tick and fly treatment, hoof care, dewormer, and tack assessments and allocation.

Thank you as always to our sponsors:
Ilse Vermaak, Vicky Wilmé Strachan, Natasja Bredencamp, Dany Hancock. We couldn't have done it without your generous donations!

A huge thank you to Clint Geelink for clearing and prepping the outreach area, sending a truck with water tank for the day as well as setting up the tents for our team to use for the day.

A huge thank you to Delta Rain Safaris for their donation of lunch for the team.

Thank you to the awesome MAWS team and their volunteer vets and nurses:
Caron Botes , Mariette, Nicky and Shannon, as well as the team of volunteers from Safari Destinations who assisted throughout the day.

Thank you to the volunteers,
Ilse and Kara Vermaak, Amy King and Hannah.

Our next equine outreach will be over the Easter weekend in the gweta area.

Julie Riley Dawn Torre Roxanne Sinclair Jessica Dawson

18/02/2025

Hi to all our supporters

Our funds are running low and the requests for assistance don't stop coming.

If anyone is able and willing to top up our account at Woodsmoke Industries (where we buy our supplies, equipment and food for the rescues in our care) to allow us to continue what we do for the animals of maun and surrounds.

We have an equine and donkey outreach scheduled for the 15th of March, and are desperate to top up our resources before then.

Please contact us for payment details or deposit directly into woodsmoke account using the reference EQUINE ASSIST - YOUR NAME

20/11/2024

We did an outreach over the weekend - combined with a sterilization and vaccination drive for dogs in the Boro area.

54 dogs were vaccinated, and 19 dogs sterilised.
86 equines were seen to, 26 horses and 60 donkeys.

We offered assistance and advice/education on deworming, tick treatment, feeding during drought, wound care and tack/harnessing as well as hoof care.

Thank you to all those who donated towards this!
Thank you to the amazing team of volunteers, we couldn't have managed without you.

Ilse Vermaak and Kara Vermaak
The team from Safari Destinations
Bonolo Cody Mmotlana
Kagisano Ras Kay
Team MAWS - the committee, staff and volunteer vets
(Jessica Dawson, Sue Bateman, Dawn Torre, Julie Riley , Roxanne Sinclair)
Brett Sinclair and Kalahari Kanvas
Jared Dawson our trusty farrier
Caron Botes

We have severely depleted our resources so any donations towards our account at Woodsmoke Industries would be greatly appreciated!

The team is already getting ready for the next outreach in the shakawe/Samochima area from the 23rd November.

14/11/2024

Thankful Thursday goes out a few people who have stepped up to assist us in this drought... which we hope is coming to an end!

Martha Mwenetete - for your donation towards our cause - Thank you , it truly goes a long way!

Charlotte Bennett-Diver - for your donation to our cause as well as assisting with our feed distribution, your assistance is so appreciated.

Charlee Venter - your silent continued devotion to helping animals in need doesn't go unnoticed or unappreciated. We thank you!