Recent
New arrivals settling in
Two horses have joined us this month — both quiet, gentle souls finding their feet.
Queensland · Australia
A peaceful sanctuary for
horses and animals in need.
Rescue, rehabilitation and long-term care — giving every animal a safe place to rest, recover and simply be.
About Jasper's Rest
A quiet place where animals can finally exhale.
Jasper's Rest is a small, family-run sanctuary nestled in rural Queensland. We take in horses who have been abused, starved, surrendered, or simply have nowhere else to go — and we give them what they need most: food, medical help, time, space, gentle therapeutic retraining and the chance to feel safe again.
Every horse heals at their own pace, on their own terms. Those that can move on to another career get the quality, consistent training they deserve — and are monitored for the rest of their days so no horse is ever exposed to any kind of suffering again.
The term 'Jasper's Rest' refers to the deep rest and sleep a being needs after a period of trauma when they are in a stable and safe space again — to come back to peace, health and balance. This period can extend from days to months.
Our Mission
Rescue. Rehabilitate. Rest.
Rescue
We step in for horses who have been abused, starved, neglected, surrendered or simply forgotten.
Rehabilitate
Veterinary care, farrier work, good feed and patient handling, for as long as it takes. We also have a full-time trainer on site who retrains horses with the potential to go on to other careers or become part of our therapy program.
Rest
A permanent, peaceful home for animals who deserve to spend their days feeling safe.
Life at Jasper's Rest
Slow mornings, full hay nets, soft ground underfoot.
Days here move at the pace of the animals. There are paddock checks at dawn, gentle grooming sessions, quiet moments under the gums and the steady rhythm of care that recovery needs.
How to get involved
Ways to connect with the sanctuary.
Jasper's Rest welcomes genuine connections with people, organisations and equine professionals who care about the long-term welfare of horses and animals.
Volunteer interest
Help with animal care, property tasks or general sanctuary work.
Equine welfare enquiries
For studs, owners and trainers wanting to discuss horses in need.
Community connections
Neighbours and local community members are always welcome to reach out.
Professional support
Vets, farriers, feed suppliers and equine professionals.
Latest updates
From the paddock
This week
Paddock fence repairs
Thanks to volunteers, the south paddock is safe and ready for spring grazing.
Ongoing
Quiet days on the property
The herd is settled, healthy and enjoying the steady rhythm of sanctuary life.
Get in touch
Questions about an animal, volunteering or anything else — we'd love to hear from you.
Contact the sanctuary