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Mixed Breed · Unknown · Senior · 16 years

The pretty mare is likely a cross between a Dülmener and an Icelandic and was brought to a riding stable in Hameln, Lower Saxony, in 2009 at the age of eight along with her buddy, the Haflinger Tony, by her owner. She herself emigrated to Canada and probably hoped her two horses could earn their keep as lesson horses in the future. Dexter fell ill with founder due to feeding on silage, and Tony was abruptly dropped by his riders. In January 2010, the two moved into our foster home in Geldern, on the Lower Rhine. Tony had to be euthanized in 2014 due to plattenepithekarzinom. Dexter was only allowed a feed gate in the stable due to his hoof health concerns in Geldern, as there was a nice pasture there, but unfortunately no separate turnout for the winter. Therefore, in January 2023, Dexter moved to Drolshagen in the Sauerland, where Minishetty Ray was alone after the death of the mule Kim. Although a move in advanced age is initially stressful, Dexter adapted very quickly and hit it off with the little Ray. He is happy that he only has to wear a muzzle for a few hours on the pasture here to prevent further hoof health issues. In the foster home, there are also the goats Mariechen and Peter. The white and black goat Mariechen is in charge.

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Der hübsche Wallach ist vermutlich eine Kreuzung zwischen Dülmener und Isländer und wurde 2009 im Alter von acht Jahren zusammen mit seinem Kumpel, dem Haflinger Tony von seiner Besitzerin in einen Reitstall im niedersächsischen Hameln gebracht. Sie selbst wanderte nach Kanada aus und hatte wohl die Hoffnung, ihre beiden Pferde könnten ihr Futter künftig als Schulpferde verdienen. Dexter erkrankte aber wegen Fütterung mit Silage an Hufrehe und Tony warf seine Reiter kurzerhand ab. Im Januar 2010 zogen die beiden in unserer Pflegestelle Geldern am Niederrhein ein. Tony musste 2014 leider wegen eines Plattenepithelkarzinoms eingeschläfert werden. Dexter durfte wegen seiner Hufrehegefährdung in Geldern nur mit Fressbremse aus der Box. Denn in Geldern gab es zwar eine schöne Wiese, aber leider keinen separaten Auslauf für den Winter. Deshalb zog Dexter im Januar 2023 um nach Drolshagen im Sauerland, als dort nach dem Tod des Maultiers Kim das Minishetty Ray alleine war. Zwar ist ein Umzug im höheren Alter auch erstmal mit Stress verbunden, aber Dexter gewöhnte sich sehr schnell ein, verstand sich auf Anhieb mit dem kleinen Ray. Und freut sich, dass er hier wirklich nur stundenweise auf der Wiese einen Maulkorb tragen muss, um weiteren Hufreheschüben vorzubeugen. In der Pflegestelle sind auch noch die Ziegen Mariechen und Peter zu Hause. Die weiß-schwarze Ziege Mariechen hat das Kommando.

Size
Medium
Age
Senior · 16 years
Location
🇩🇪Drolshagen
Shelter
Schutzengel für Tiere e.V.
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About Dexter

What life with Dexter looks like

Dexter is a medium-sized senior mixed breed horse waiting at Schutzengel für Tiere e.V. in Drolshagen.

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 Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Dexter, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Dexter?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Schutzengel für Tiere e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Dexter on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Dexter if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Schutzengel für Tiere e.V. 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Dexter already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most horses 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 Dexter 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 Schutzengel für Tiere e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Dexter 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 (DE). 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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