Available

Cracker

Unknown · Senior · 17 years

Cracker2009 | Bay | Part Bred Dartmoor | Under 14.2hhIt is quite unusual for us to deal with cases like this one – however – Crackers’ owner, quite understandably, did not want to sell him due to the risk of an uncertain future for him.It was lucky that we were able to help at that time and Cracker is blessed with many happy days ahead.Sponsoring ponies like Cracker means we can remain financially viable, able to step in when circumstances require in order to give ponies an important second chance of finding a happy home.The story so far...An email arrived back in April 2021, from our lead body, The National Equine Welfare Council (NEWC), which led to the arrival of Cracker.His owner, based in Lancashire, had contacted her local equine charity HAPPA, who were unfortunately not in a position to help at the time and they in turn asked for help from other NEWC charities.We talked to Crackers’ long-standing owner, who had suffered sudden onset health issues which prevented her from being able to care for Cracker properly. It was a devastating situation to find herself in and the Here4Horses Trustees decided that they would try and help if at all possible.Funds were raised to help manag

Size

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Age

Senior · 17 years

Location

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Shelter

Here4Horses

Cared for by Here4Horses · United Kingdom

Listed 5 months ago

About Cracker

What life with Cracker looks like

Cracker 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 Cracker, answered.

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