Karen Hood with Diesel, a horse taken in by her rescue organisation
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Eight years ago, Karen Hood’s dream came true.
To her delight, she became the owner of a Clydesdale — one of the most beloved breeds of horse.
But her contentment didn’t last long; she wanted to do something more.
“There was extra room in the paddock for another one to keep her company so I thought I’d take on a rescue,” Ms Hood said.
“I couldn’t find anywhere that actually rescued big horses so I mentioned that to a girlfriend and she said ‘Well, start one’.
“I thought, you’re crazy – but here we are eight years later”.
Ms Hood went on to establish the rescue organisation Heavy Horse Heaven, based in Yaas, just outside Canberra…
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