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Dolores

Mixed Breed · Female · Adult · 4 years

Say hello to Dolores! Dolores is a 4 year old, 8.2hh, bay, Shetland, mare who is ready to find her home as a non-ridden companion. Dolores is looking for a patient and knowledgeable home where she can continue her education. She would benefit from living with compatible field companions and a fosterer who understands her strong character. Dolores will need time to settle into her new home and build a trusting bond with her fosterer, but with patience and understanding, she is sure to thrive. Dolores is a dominant mare, especially around feed, she has a big personality and is full of confidence. Stabling/Shelter Companionship Forage & Feed Feet & Teeth Vices Vet & Medication Stabling/Shelter: Dolores is currently living out 24/7 with access to a field shelter, she will happily stay in the field with others in sight, she becomes unsettled in the stable if left on her own she settles better with a friend in the stable. Companionship: Dolores is currently living with a group of young mares, Dolores is a more dominant mare in the herd. Forage/Feed: Dolores is currently on grazing 24/7 and has 225g stud lite balancer. Medication: N/A Farrier: Good for the farrier, barefoot and trimmed every 6-8weeks. Dentist: Sedated as standard Bransby Horses procedure, 6monthly dentals. Vices: N/A Vet: Dolores can be nervous of needles but is otherwise good for the vet. Medication: N/A Stabling/Shelter Stabling/Shelter: Dolores is currently living out 24/7 with access to a field shelter, she will happily stay in the field with others in sight, she becomes unsettled in the stable if left on her own she settles better with a friend in the stable. Companionship Companionship: Dolores is currently living with a group of young mares, Dolores is a more dominant mare in the herd. Forage & Feed Forage/Feed: Dolores is currently on grazing 24/7 and has 225g stud lite balancer. Medication: N/A Feet & Teeth Farrier: Good for the farrier, barefoot and trimmed every 6-8weeks. Dentist: Sedated as standard Bransby Horses procedure, 6monthly dentals. Vices Vices: N/A Vet & Medication Vet: Dolores can be nervous of needles but is otherwise good for the vet. Medication: N/A Additional Images Additional Images Apply Now Back to All Available Horses Back to Companion Horses

Size
Large
Age
Adult · 4 years
Location
🇬🇧Lincoln
Shelter
Bransby Horses Rescue & Welfare
Cared for by Bransby Horses Rescue & Welfare · LincolnLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 weeks ago

About Dolores

What life with Dolores looks like

Dolores is a large adult mixed breed horse waiting at Bransby Horses Rescue & Welfare in Lincoln.

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

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 Dolores, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Dolores?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Bransby Horses Rescue & Welfare handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Dolores on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Dolores if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Bransby Horses Rescue & Welfare 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 Dolores 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 Dolores 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 Bransby Horses Rescue & Welfare early rather than rehoming privately; they know Dolores 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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