Owner Debbie Barber said the charity organisation was losing horse sponsors due to the economic downturn and job losses.

"Our donations are down by 90 per cent," she said. "We have 25 horses in care, two that are very sick including one in hospital with the bill estimated to be $5000."

Ms Barber said she also had concerns for the local youth and their ability to cope with the confinement currently enforced on them due to the COVID pandemic.

"We work with a number of children who visit us through our free programs and unless we can rebuild our finances these programs may have to stop. The difference a visit with our horses can make to people is amazing. We help depressed youth and people with disabilities and their families."

To help email Debbie at hunterhorsehaven@gmail.com or find her on Facebook.