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Adopt Blue

Male · Senior · 17 years

Blue is a very unusual grey and white skewbald 17.2hh Irish Draft cross born in Ireland in 2009. He came to Shy Lowen in 2016 after he began bolting when ridden which had left both him and his rider shaken and nervous. His owner was no longer able to cope with him and wanted him to go somewhere he could be retrained with kindness and found a suitable home to secure his future. Blue arrived a very nervous boy who jumped and snorted at everything he saw and was quite headshy. He settled quickly and responded well to groundwork, becoming friendly, trusting and affectionate. He is a very sweet and sensitive horse, an absolute gentle giant and still a big baby, but he’s not the brightest, and needs time to process when learning new things. He is best friends with Sergeant, and we like to joke that this is because between the two of them, they have one whole brain! Blue’s ridden training was started again from scratch, so he was backed with his first rider in summer 2017 and is now in the process of being brought on and schooled. He is still quite jumpy when ridden and needs lots of reassurance, but is growing in confidence all the time. Blue is available for rehoming to an experienced home capable of giving him the time, support and training he needs to continue his reeducation.

Size
Extra large
Age
Senior · 17 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Shy Lowen Horse and Pony Sanctuary
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Cared for by Shy Lowen Horse and Pony Sanctuary · United Kingdom

Listed 2 weeks ago

About Blue

What life with Blue looks like

Blue is a extra-large senior animal waiting at Shy Lowen Horse and Pony Sanctuary in United Kingdom.

Every animal has their own temperament and history. The shelter knows Blue far better than any listing can convey — ask about daily routine, ideal household, and what kind of adopter they're hoping for.

🇬🇧Adopting from United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Blue, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Blue?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Shy Lowen Horse and Pony Sanctuary handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Blue on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Blue if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Shy Lowen Horse and Pony Sanctuary will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Blue already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most animals on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Blue 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 Shy Lowen Horse and Pony Sanctuary early rather than rehoming privately; they know Blue 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.
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