Get by with a little help from your friends

Give a little, get a little with Neigh-Bours’ Helping Hooves.

Everyone needs someone to lean on sometimes, and who better to lean on than a Neigh-Bour?

Should you find yourself in a horse-related situation that requires financial assistance, your Neigh-Bours can help.

What we ask of you:

You deposit a R10.00 a month (or R120.00 a year) donation into the Neigh-Bours bank account. That's right, TEN rand. Only.

If every Neigh-Bour donates only R10.00 each, we could raise over R40 000.00 per month.Thats's right, FORTY THOUSAND RAND a month to help our Neigh-Bours or donate to the Highveld Horse Care Unit (Gauteng), Coastal Horse Care Unit (KZN), Mthatha Horse Rescue Clinic (E Cape) and Dassenberg Horse Rescue Centre (W Cape).

Click here to see who has already contributed!

What you get:

If you need a financial helping hand for an equine emergency, or bad situation, ask.

If the emergency is real, or your situation deserving of compassion, we'll pay for it out of the fund.

1. It's not a loan, it's a gift - you will not be required to pay it back.
2. Only genuine emergencies will qualify: colic, major illness, serious wounds; emergency travel etc.
3. You will be required to PROVE the emergency to the Fund Committee (provide bank statements/vets bills etc)
4. The Fund Committee decides if we pay out or not. Fund Committee = Neigh-Bours Ambassadors + Neigh-Bours Admins.
5. Site Admin has final veto say.
6. This is NOT an alternative to insurance. THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL GET A PAYOUT FROM THIS ... but even if you don't, it will get paid out to a horse charity!
7. If you don't like these rules ... don't participate!

How you qualify:

• You have to be a signed up member of the Neigh-Bours website.
• You have to have been contributing to the fund for a minimum of 3 months (proof of payments will be requested) BEFORE making a request; or have paid an upfront annual payment at least 3 months before your request..
• You need to email your problem to info@neigh-bours.co.za giving as much detail as possible

The Fine Print:

1. Neigh-Bours will keep 15% to cover all banking charges and to maintain the minimum balance in the account, but it will NOT be removed from the account, it will stay in the account as a float.
2. Any contributing Neigh-Bours site member can request to see the bank statement at any time.
3. Any money left in the account by financial year end each year (minus 3 month float + 15% surcharge) gets split equally and donated to the charities listed above.
4. Once you've had a payout from the fund, you may not request another for at least 6 months.
5. It is NOT compulsory to contribute, but if you don't contribute, you may not call on it.
6. There is no upper limit to the payment, bar what's in the account (minus the 3 month float and the 15% surcharge).
7. More than one person may get a payout in any month.
8. No secrets! If we've helped you, we're going to say so publically, on the site and on Facebook, so the community knows where their donastions are going.
9. This is NOT an alternative to insurance. THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL GET A PAYOUT FROM THIS ... but even if you don't, it will get paid out to a horse charity!

So, extend a helping hoof. Be able to say "I helped".

How to pay

Donate via the Neigh-Bours online shop
Click http://www.neigh-bours.co.za/shop.php?category=help and get a monthly or annual donation from the shop.
This will generate an invoice for you, with banking details on it.

NB: YOU MUST EMAIL US PROOF OF PAYMENT EVERY TIME FOR US TO BE ABLE TO TRACK YOUR PAYMENTS

What the Fund is NOT for:

This fund is NOT to help you buy a horse, a new saddle, new johds or a blingy browband. It is not for transport to shows or outrides, nor is it to pay your subscription fees to your Graded Body or for show entries. It will not be used for anything elective. Don't even ask
This is NOT an alternative to insurance!

PLEASE NOTE: You must be a signed up member of the Neigh-Bours site residing in South Africa to participate!

WE WILL *TRY* TO KEEP TRACK OF YOUR PAYMENTS SO WE CAN SEND YOU REMINDERS THAT YOUR NEXT PAYMENT IS DUE, BUT YOU WILL NEED TO REMEMBER FOR YOURSELVES IF POSSIBLE!

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Comments

1. excellent idea!!

   by TLC — 15 Jul : 08:55
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1. I think this is a great idea and will be joining in!

   by Megs — 15 Jul : 09:18
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1. I'm joining for sure! My horsey contribution

   by Ren — 15 Jul : 09:20
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1. Great idea! Neigh-bours is amazing!
   

   by Angela McClure — 15 Jul : 09:29
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1. Fantastic idea! I'm always worried that in the event of an emergency I wont have the money...You've got my vote!

   by sammie — 15 Jul : 10:43
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1. SUPER Idea!!!

   by Silke — 15 Jul : 10:45
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1. Good idea will contribute at the end of the month

   by Gina — 15 Jul : 10:47
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1. Brilliant idea, especially for those who have older horses and cannot get a policy on them.

   by Monique L — 15 Jul : 10:51
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1. after you guys have already helped me!! i will definately join! love you guys

   by Brad — 15 Jul : 10:53
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1. I like that idea

   by Madcowontherun — 15 Jul : 10:55
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1. Wonderful idea!

   by Polo the Weirdo — 15 Jul : 10:58
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1. What an incredible idea. R120/annum is peanuts, I spend more than that occasionally on a bottle of wine in a restaurant
   
   Small thought, have you had legal input? Just to cover yourselves...

   by gdb — 15 Jul : 10:58
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1. I think its a great idea. Just one thought, can't we try and help more then one horsey organisation, there is so many non profit organisations out there, that does wonderful work for our equine friends.
   
   What if we make a list of all these places, people that we know of, members can help, and then one organisations per month can receive 10% of the monies received monthly.
   
   Just a thought.

   by Mari — 15 Jul : 11:05
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1. Hey there all - I think this is a great idea... I will be doing the R120 thing (my account is often empty so rather once off... Then its done!) =P

   by Longtitude — 15 Jul : 11:11
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1. Great as a horseless rider, I will definitely be in.

   by Mari — 15 Jul : 11:17
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1. this is such an awesome idea! we've all been desperate I'm sure and we all have come to "know" our neigh-bours. stunning initiative guys!

   by Hilana — 15 Jul : 11:32
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1. FANTASTIC IDEA!!!
   Count me in
   I will pay annually - and as a horse business I will double my contribution if that is OK? (Maybe other horse business could do the same?)
   
   I will also make a donation on behalf of the Umthatha Horse Rescue Clinic - Janine is doing wonderful work all on her own, and relies solely on donations to help the working ponies in and around Umthatha. It would be great if she could get a bit of help every now and again.
   
   I am sure that you are going to work out all the legal implications etc. so keep us posted
   
   Well done.
   Julie-Anne
   Wild Coast Horseback Adventures

   by WildCoastHorses — 15 Jul : 11:36
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1. I love this idea. Real Ubuntu in action. I will definitely contribute. but I would like to suggest one slight change. Would it be possible to also make a contribution to our Coastal Horse Care Unit. I live in the Durban area and would like to benefit our local horse charities as well.

   by Jennifer — 15 Jul : 11:56
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1. Awesome idea and I'm in .
   Love the pic *giggles*

   by Manda01 — 15 Jul : 12:11
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1. Wonderful idea Neigh-Bours!!! You guys ROCK!!!!
   

   by Cally — 15 Jul : 12:13
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1. Sounds like a good idea. You can count me in too.

   by Brigette — 15 Jul : 12:14
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1. Awesome plan, I know how it feels, I'm sitting with mega vet bills after putting Smarti down.... not an easy place to be in.
   
   Would love to help someone else in the same boat.

   by Michelle W — 15 Jul : 12:26
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1. VERY good idea!!

   by AninaH — 15 Jul : 12:31
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1. wow... you guys are fantastic!!! this is such a wonderful idea!! definitely have my vote!! =)

   by Kirst — 15 Jul : 12:32
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1. You have my vote!
   
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   by Aishah — 15 Jul : 13:10
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1. Brilliant idea! when do we start! it is so important to give back. I like that you can help the HHCU as well as help those in need.

   by bean — 15 Jul : 13:23
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1. Great idea! Count me in

   by Horse Lover — 15 Jul : 14:19
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1. Fantastic idea... so many people love their horses but just cannot afford the big medical expenses. I reckon this will really help out those that want to give their horses the best of everything. Will DEFINITLEY be contributing!!

   by Adrienne — 15 Jul : 14:19
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1. Brilliant idea!

   by me :) — 15 Jul : 14:59
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1. Im in!! We all need a little help some time. Only fair to help other out

   by cboyers — 15 Jul : 18:01
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1. This is great! As a horseless rider, I would't know what all the emergency costs are, but I do know that the help will be hugely appreciated! You can count me in (:
   

   by Kiewiet — 15 Jul : 18:22
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1. Very good idea. Lets go for it.

   by Cisca — 15 Jul : 18:57
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1. Absolutely, if we help the owners we help the horses and thats the most important. Lets show the rest of the world we are serious about the health, and general wellbeing of horses and their owners. Standing together we can accomplish anything. Linda

   by Linda Anne — 15 Jul : 19:20
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1. AMAZING idea yeah for sure
   

   by jessicadupreez — 15 Jul : 21:34
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1. Ok now you have come up with a good idea, but there is on very big problem that you have not taken in to account and that is you will have to register now as an NPO and then there is one other problem.
   
   Your members are from the whole of SA, but you only give money to HHCU what about the others like the big one in KZN??
   
   From "Hony & Equestrian Society" we give you 10/10 and wish you well and hope it works out the way you have sad in the opening info.
   
   Will we help each other the Rhino which has a direct link to the Horse is asking for your help and it's NOT money, it's your signature. Please help the Rhino at http://www.equestriansociety.org ( Admin We hope you do not mind?)

   by Hony — 16 Jul : 07:12
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1. Very cool idea!

   by Huppelkind — 16 Jul : 21:23
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1. I really LOVE this idea!!! I'm IN!!!!!!
   
   Question...can people contribute MORE to the fund if they would like to help others more?

   by MegE — 17 Jul : 07:41
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1. I think it is awesome idea, and I understand what you mean by we can only donate the same amount. Than there will be no problems! Love the pic!

   by Jessie — 17 Jul : 08:30
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1. Awesome idea from awesome people for awesome beasties!!! Woo Hoo xoxoxoxox

   by Beverley Joan — 17 Jul : 09:02
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1. VERY good idea, why didnt anyone think of this before! Will get some friends to join aswell!!

   by Winnie — 17 Jul : 12:45
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1. Nice!

   by SweetCaroline — 17 Jul : 13:25
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1. What a lovely idea. And being from Durban area I would also like to see some money go to Coastal Horse care Unit.:)

   by Hanna — 17 Jul : 21:42
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1. Fantastic Idea!!

   by Nix345 — 18 Jul : 11:08
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1. Wow what an amazing idea!!! I would also love to see the contributions go to various horsey charities through out SA such as the Dassenberg Horse rescue centre here in Cape Town.
   
   Well done Neigh-bours!
   

   by Clea — 18 Jul : 20:32
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1. AWESOME idea! I'm definitely in!
   
   But I have one query, who will decide if somebody "qualifies" to get financial assistance? And how much will be allocated to what kind of emergency? Will there be some kind of committee or criteria? I hope I'm not jumping the gun or sounding too cynical, but let's say there are two or three members who need help in the same month, how will you decide who gets what? And will these requests be made public before funds are awarded?
   
   [phew! Many questions! I know that this is a good hearted effort, and I support it fully I hope these questions are not taken up wrongly, I do think it's a fantastic idea!]

   by Epiphany — 18 Jul : 20:56
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1. I really like this idea! I only bait, so it is unlikely that I will use the fund myself, but for such a small contribution to a great cause, I am definitely in!

   by C@th — 19 Jul : 11:18
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1. Awesome idea. I'm in and will be doing a once off payment as my brain is like an old sieve.Thanks for taking the initiative and starting this fund.

   by J9 — 20 Jul : 10:04
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1. You can count me in! Its a brilliant idea!

   by Horsie — 20 Jul : 10:52
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1. What an excellent idea!! I'm in!

   by Faeriewood — 20 Jul : 13:36
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1. No problem here as well. We are in!

   by Chris61 — 24 Jul : 17:01
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1. Awesome to know that there are so many passionate people out there who care for horses that have been considered unworthy of a good life. As a member of Dassenberg Horse Rescue I can see only but good come out of this. Thanks everyone, you make the world a better place to live in!:D

   by Carol_DHRC — 27 Jul : 10:30
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1. Thank you everyone for your feedback - this initiative is now open; time to put your money where your mouth is!

   by Administrator — 30 Jul : 09:02
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1. Great idea - tried to pay - but it kept falling out of my cart ! Please let us know when ready
   

   by Lindy D — 02 Aug : 15:27
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1. I am definately in! Will send a years contribution asap.

   by Chikara Lynn — 03 Aug : 10:51
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1. I would like to make a contribution but I'm not in SA anymore I'm in New Zealand. Is there any possible way I can contribute.

   by Kathryn — 14 Aug : 11:16
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1. Great idea! I will definitely contribute.

   by Mary — 15 Aug : 16:07
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1. Hello! I know I know, I'm late! But I have just a small suggestion - in stead of limiting the contributions that members can make, include it in the rules of the fund that EVERYONE gets the same consideration from the fund, regardless of any extra contributions, and that the only criteria will be that the annual/monthly contribution as it stands is up to date. Alternatively, allow contributors to nominate a charity listed on Neigh-Bours to receive their extra contribution?
   
   Also, how about featuring a listed charity every month - interview the person responsible for it, and put up some pictures of the work they are doing. If members can nominate a charity, it is quite possible that the featured charity will receive an increased contribution that month, and each of them will get a turn to receive a "booster shot", which I know is sorely needed.

   by Silver999 — 29 Aug : 08:42
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1. I need some Help and Advice-- See my story regarding 2 horses my daughters rescued-- https://www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.3204359864546.2150286.1132599908&type=1

   by Zanmarheim.com — 27 Feb : 11:06
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1. Thanks everybody - we have paid out to the 4 charities, and have decided not to continue this year - it's too much admin for too little support, unfortunately

   by Administrator — 31 Aug : 12:39
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1. THANK YOU all Neigh-bours supporters for sending a donation of R1,400 to the Highveld Horse Care Unit. We are really grateful to you all - it was a wonderful group initiative!
   
   The donation will be put towards our inspections, which are currently flying in, with horses being rescued and assisted in many areas - this is our current priority.
   
   Special thanks to you Neigh-bours!:p

   by Bev Seabourne — 03 Sep : 10:06
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