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Adopt Harper

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 10 years

Say hello to Harper! Harper is a 10 year old, 11hh, dun, Fjord, mare who is ready to find her home as a non-ridden companion. Harper is looking for her forever home to be with someone who would spend time interacting with her and lots of pamper and grooming sessions! Harper loves going for walks around the farm and is always eager to say Hello to everyone she can! Harper can get a little strong on walks at times but this is mainly due to excitement of getting out and exploring! Harper is full of fun and booming with character, she loves to interact with her handler and will always come over to greet you in the field! Harper has a very sweet and loving nature and loves attention. Stabling/Shelter Companionship Forage & Feed Feet & Teeth Vices Vet & Medication Stabling/Shelter: Harper currently lives out during the day on restricted grazing with access to a field shelter and on a pad at night but will happily stable, she loves a groom either in the field or in the stable. Harper wears a UV fly mask in spring/summer. Companionship: Harper currently lives with two other mares and sits in the middle of the herd dynamic, she is never one to cause an issue within the herd and keeps out of the way however will stick up for herself if needed. Harper enjoys being around her field friends and will happily stay in the field on her own as long as there are others nearby in sight. Forage/Feed: Harper is currently on a restricted grazing due to her being a laminitis risk, she has a hay/straw mix at night. Medication: N/A Farrier: Harper is shod in front and can be nervous of the noises when getting her feet done by the farrier, not so much the farrier himself. Harper would benefit from a patient farrier. Dentist: Sedated as standard Bransby Horses procedure. Vices: N/A Vet: Harper is a good for the vet and benefits from a patient and calm vet. Harper has EMS and is managed via grazing and weight management. Medication: N/A Stabling/Shelter Stabling/Shelter: Harper currently lives out during the day on restricted grazing with access to a field shelter and on a pad at night but will happily stable, she loves a groom either in the field or in the stable. Harper wears a UV fly mask in spring/summer. Companionship Companionship: Harper currently lives with two other mares and sits in the middle of the herd dynamic, she is never one to cause an issue within the herd and keeps out of the way however will stick up for herself if needed. Harper enjoys being around her field friends and will happily stay in the field on her own as long as there are others nearby in sight. Forage & Feed Forage/Feed: Harper is currently on a restricted grazing due to her being a laminitis risk, she has a hay/straw mix at night. Medication: N/A Feet & Teeth Farrier: Harper is shod in front and can be nervous of the noises when getting her feet done by the farrier, not so much the farrier himself. Harper would benefit from a patient farrier. Dentist: Sedated as standard Bransby Horses procedure. Vices Vices: N/A Vet & Medication Vet: Harper is a good for the vet and benefits from a patient and calm vet. Harper has EMS and is managed via grazing and weight management. Medication: N/A Additional Images Additional Images Apply Now Back to All Available Horses Back to Companion Horses

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Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇬🇧Lincoln
Shelter
Bransby Horses Rescue & Welfare
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About Harper

What life with Harper looks like

Harper is a senior 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 Harper, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Harper?
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 Harper on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Harper 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 Harper 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 Harper 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 Harper 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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