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Barney

Unknown · Senior · 30 years

Barney1996 | Black | Shetland | Under 10hhWe receive requests for help from people like Marjorie on almost a weekly basis.Many times, we sadly are unable to help, but we do try to mediate with other Charities for a positive outcome.Sponsoring ponies like Barney means we will have more opportunities to say, “yes, we can help!”The story so far...We were contacted in May of 2024 by a lovely lady called Marjorie, from Northumberland.Marjorie had owned two Shetland ponies, Barney and Bella for more than 25 years. She had enjoyed driving them as a pair in harness and they were both, much loved companions.Having recently broken her collarbone whilst waiting for a hip replacement, Marjorie very wisely realised that she now had limitations and asked Here4Horses for help. She could no longer face the struggle of dealing with their day-to-day care.We recognised that a solution needed to be found, to safeguard both Marjorie and the ponies but were not in a position to help without Marjorie being prepared to give financial support.Thankfully this was the case and arrangements were quickly made to bring the pair to us.Ironically, within a week of arrival, we observed that they both preferred the

Size

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Age

Senior · 30 years

Location

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Shelter

Here4Horses

Living with Barney

✓Good with kids

Cared for by Here4Horses · United Kingdom

Listed 2 months ago

About Barney

What life with Barney looks like

Barney 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 Barney, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Barney?: 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 Barney on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Barney 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 Barney 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 Barney still needs.
What happens if Barney 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 Barney 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.