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Amazon

Unknown · Senior · 13 years

Amazon2013 | Skewbald | Shetland | Under 10hhSponsoring Amazon means that you are helping secure his future, in the lifestyle to which he has become accustomed.He is one of those exceptional Shetland ponies whose behaviour suggests that he knows he is special.In fact, he is such a swanky little dude that he makes friends and wins admirers wherever he goes.He is such a lucky fella to have crossed our path.The story so far...An agitated voice at the end of the telephone exclaimed “It has just bitten one of my Officers!” He added “Please come and deal with it or I’ll be forced to call a marksman!”The Police Officer in question, along with his team, had been trying unsuccessfully to capture a pony running around on the highway and dodging cars.We headed off to round it up – and returned with not one, but two, skewbald Shetlands.We still laugh about this now – thinking that maybe they had been playing their own version of hide and seek with the boys in blue, with only one appearing at a time!Once in captivity, eBay, the elder of the two, presented with very serious and painful dental issues.Sadly, after initial treatment the difficult decision was made to put him to sleep, as his future

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Age

Senior · 13 years

Location

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Shelter

Here4Horses

Cared for by Here4Horses · United Kingdom

Listed 5 months ago

About Amazon

What life with Amazon looks like

Amazon is a senior horse waiting at Here4Horses in United Kingdom.

Adopting a horse is a long-term commitment that almost always requires either land or a boarding stable. The shelter will discuss the horse's training level, vet history, and what kind of work or companionship they're suited for. Expect ongoing costs: feed, farrier, vet, and stabling.

🇬🇧Adopting from United Kingdom

Paperwork, vet checks and transport rules differ by species and by country. Ask the shelter what is included and what you will need to arrange before you commit.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Amazon, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Amazon?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Here4Horses handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Amazon on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Amazon if I live in another country?: Sometimes. Whether a horse can move between countries depends on the species and the rules in both countries, and some species need permits or have restrictions. Ask Here4Horses what paperwork and transport they require, and check the import rules of your country before you commit.
Is Amazon already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: What a horse comes with (vet checks, vaccinations, identification, paperwork) varies by shelter and species. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask Here4Horses directly what is included and what Amazon still needs.
What happens if Amazon isn't the right fit?: Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Here4Horses early rather than rehoming privately; they know Amazon and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?: TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (EN). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.