Life With Braveheart

30/07/2026

Out of box rest and into a small paddock while his leg heals. Precious boy

30/07/2026

From this to this! 8 weeks of healing. Braveheart is on the mend beautifully 😍

30/07/2026

2 DAYS LEFT TIL THE DRAW!!! OVER R40K WORTH OF PRIZES TO BE WON!!! DON'T MISS IT. WE HAVEN'T REACHED TARGET YET. ALMOST THERE. PLEASE BUY YOUR TICKET. R50 FOR ONE ENTRY

🎉 BRAVEHEART'S RECOVERY FUNDRAISER🎉
Please Like, Share and Tag Friends 🧡

Many of you have been following Braveheart's journey over the past few weeks and know just how much this horse means to me.
Braveheart suffered a devastating leg injury which resulted in a deep laceration, damage to his extensor tendon and an uncertain road ahead. Since then, life has revolved around veterinary visits, bandage changes, medication, wound care, stable management and doing everything possible to give him the best chance of recovery.

The initial emergency veterinary treatment alone came to R13,552. Since then, ongoing treatment, bandage changes, wound management, medications, stable care, shavings, supplements and rehabilitation support have pushed costs beyond R26,000, with further expenses still expected as his healing journey continues.

I have been deeply touched by the number of people who have reached out asking how they can help. The kindness, generosity and support from this community has been incredible.
To assist with Braveheart's ongoing recovery and care, I have launched a BackaBuddy campaign.

A number of generous businesses, practitioners, artists and supporters have also donated prizes as a way of showing appreciation to those who choose to support Braveheart's recovery journey.
👇 BACKABUDDY LINK 👇
https://www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/bravehearts-road-to-recovery

⭐ SUPPORTER APPRECIATION DRAW – 22 JULY 2026 ⭐
Following the close of the campaign, multiple supporters will be selected to receive prizes kindly donated by sponsors.
Collectively, the prize pool is worth many thousands of rand and continues to grow as additional sponsors come on board.

✨ OUR INCREDIBLE PRIZE SPONSORS ✨
💜 Half-Day Spa Treatment valued at R1,250 from Gratitude Place
💜 Two-Night Stay at Lazy Bazeley on the KZN Coast
💜 Tablet and Phone from Ingrid Hindley of the Fanaka Foundation- DN Invest
💜 Sushi Platter valued at R1000 from Tashiky Sushi
💜 Chakra Singing Bowl Set valued at R4500 from Henry's Prayer Goods & Gifts
💜 Two Life Coaching Vouchers from Tracy Naess of Choices Mentoring & Life Coaching
💜 Traditional Thai Foot Massage R520 from Being Well, with Bérénice
💜 Beautiful Candles from Candice Windell
💜 Horse Riding Lesson from Candice Windell
💜 R500 voucher for TipsyFlamingosa, Mandy Kidson
💜 Soul Session Energy System Upgrade (60-minute session) from Fazila Bizior
💜 Pamper Voucher from Blu Gel
💜 Trail Ride Voucher from Blue Horizons Riding School
💜 Animal Reiki Distance Healing Session from Equilibrium horse healing
💜 Practical Garden Training valued at R580 from Lindsay Gray
💜 Tranquility Vista Treatments to the value of R500 from Tasmyn Molnar
💜 Photography Voucher from Geraldine Duncan of Whimsy Dreams Photography in JHB
💜 Sound Healing Session from Anne De Chazal
💜 Luxe Pet Sofa valued at R1,250 from Nikki of Flooflet Pet Co.
💜 Amazon KDP Course Voucher valued at R3,000 from Leandra of Lea Le Razz
💜 R600 Voucher from Carina Nadauld of Silence Speaks Holistic Health
💜 Cut, Treatment and Blow Wave Voucher from Sarah Kay of Hair by Sarah valued a R950
💜 Custom Pet Portrait painted by Dee Wade A3 Acrylic
💜 2 x Sip n Paint Party Vouchers from Dee Wade
💜 A1 Print Canvas of Braveheart from Louise Tait of All Out Print
💜 One PEMA Therapy Session with the Centropix Kloud from Caitlin of FreeLife Frequencies
💜 One Ozone Therapy Treatment from Kate of O3Equine
💜 3 x Firehorse Email Readings from Sharyn Ann Mc Neil
💜 Garden Consultation from Carol Ann Morris
💜 One-Hour Animal Communication Session valued at R1,250 with Gaylene Diedericks
💜 One-Hour Wild Soul Photography Session valued at R3,500
💜 Premium Online Psychic WhatsApp Reading valued at R950 from Soul Rise Journeys with Gaylene
💜 Three Bottles of Hexane-Free 200ml Castor Oil with Pump from Chantel of CC Creations
💜 Handmade Crocheted Blanket from Avril Patton
💜 Gorgeous Coloured Glass Jewellery from Louise McHaffie in New Zealand

I would also like to ask a huge favour.
Please support the businesses and individuals who have stepped forward to help Braveheart. They have given so generously and I will be sharing posts highlighting each sponsor and the wonderful work they do over the coming weeks.

Please take a moment to follow their pages, support their businesses and show them some love.

Even if you are unable to contribute, sharing this post, sharing the BackaBuddy campaign and helping us spread the word would mean the world to us.

This journey is far from over, but every donation, every share, every message and every act of kindness helps carry us forward.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for helping me give Braveheart the very best chance of recovery.
❤️🐴

IMPORTANT FUNDRAISER INFORMATION
• This fundraising campaign has been established to assist with Braveheart's veterinary treatment, recovery and rehabilitation.
• Supporters are requested to include their full name and surname when making a contribution through the BackaBuddy campaign.
• Please WhatsApp Gaylene on 081 707 6313 with your name and donation amount to assist with administration and record keeping.
• The supporter appreciation draw will take place on 22 July 2026 following the close of the campaign.
• Multiple supporters will be selected to receive prizes donated by sponsors.
• The prize pool includes a combination of online, distance-based and location-specific prizes.
• Some prizes can be enjoyed from anywhere in the world, while others are limited to specific geographical areas.
• Recipients are responsible for any travel, accommodation or associated costs required to redeem location-specific prizes.
• Prizes are not redeemable for cash and may not be exchanged for cash alternatives.
• Prize providers may apply reasonable booking conditions, availability requirements and validity periods where applicable.
• The organiser reserves the right to substitute any prize with a prize of similar value should circumstances beyond their control make the original prize unavailable.
• All funds raised through the campaign will be applied towards Braveheart's veterinary treatment, wound care, medication, rehabilitation, stable management and associated recovery expenses.
• By participating in this campaign, supporters acknowledge and accept these terms.

Braveheart's Road to Recovery Braveheart is a Friesian cross gelding who joined our family just over a year ago. During that time he has become a mu...

09/07/2026

He was able to get out abit today

09/07/2026

I just wanted to give everyone a little update on Braveheart, and also be transparent about where things are at financially.

Firstly, thank you. Every message, donation, share and word of encouragement has meant more than I can say. We are so incredibly grateful.

I also wanted to explain where we're at with the costs because many people only see the initial vet bill, but that's really just the beginning.

So far, I've already spent around R27,000 on Braveheart's care. That includes his veterinary treatment, ongoing bandaging supplies, medications, supplements, shavings and all the day-to-day costs of keeping him comfortable while he remains on strict box rest.

Because Braveheart can't graze with the herd, he has a small group of friends staying close to him to keep him company. They also don't have access to grazing, so they're all being fed hay. It's only fair that I contribute towards feeding them too, because their companionship has become such an important part of his recovery.

And we're still not at the end of this journey.

He still needs physiotherapy and other treatments to give him the very best chance of making a full recovery. His bandages still need changing regularly, he'll continue needing supplements, shavings and hay, and the expenses continue every single week.

I've decided to extend the prize draw until the end of July to give anyone who has been meaning to enter a little more time.

There are now over 30 amazing prizes up for grabs, so there's a wonderful chance of winning something while helping Braveheart on his road to recovery.

For every R50 donated, you'll receive one free entry into the draw. Stunning prizes in the draw! From a Samsung S10 Tablet worth R18k to 2 night getaway at Bazley Beach to 1/2 day spa treatments and much much more!!!

Thank you for standing with us through this journey. Every donation, every share and every kind thought is helping to give Braveheart the very best chance of healing. ❤️

👇 BACKABUDDY LINK 👇

https://www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/bravehearts-road-to-recovery

⭐

10/06/2026

10/06/2026

I'm exploring an idea suggested by someone and would love some feedback.

As many of you know, Braveheart's recovery will be a long and expensive journey after his serious leg injury. Between the initial veterinary treatment of R13,500 and ongoing bandage changes every three days at around R600 each time, medication, shavings, hay, physio, rehabilitation and everything else that comes with caring for an injured horse, the costs have added up quickly and will continue to do so for some time.

Rather than simply asking for help, I'm exploring the possibility of putting together a community fundraiser that would support Braveheart's recovery while also promoting some wonderful local businesses, practitioners and creators.

I would contribute some of my own services, including animal communication sessions, soul guidance readings, soul coaching and photography sessions.

I'd also love to create an exciting collection of prizes and opportunities, so I'm reaching out to see whether any small businesses, practitioners, artists, creators or service providers might be interested in contributing a voucher, product or service.

In return, contributors would receive exposure across my social media platforms, including:

🐴 The Whole Horse Journey – 40,000 followers
✨ Soul Rise Journeys with Gaylene – 43,000 followers
🐎 This page – 53,000 followers
🎥 TikTok – almost 50,000 followers

At this stage, I'm simply exploring whether there is enough interest to make something like this worthwhile.

If you would:
🎁 Be interested in contributing a prize
📢 Be willing to help spread the word
❤️ Potentially support a fundraiser for Braveheart

please comment below or send me a message.

I would much rather build something positive and community-driven than simply ask for help. If we can support Braveheart's recovery while shining a light on some amazing local businesses and people, that feels like a win for everyone.

Thank you for being part of Braveheart's journey. ❤️