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Heidi

Unknown · Senior · 10 years

Heidi2016 | Skewbald | Gypsy Cob | Under 13.2hhHer recovery took the best part of a year and she is now in excellent condition, perhaps even a little too portly. Her skin is still sensitive, especially at the site of old wounds.Heidi’s special case means she is likely to remain at Here4Horses.The story so far...A call from a member of the public, led to a volunteer making a visit to a Durham building site in April 2018. Peering through a fence, she was horrified at what she thought was a dead horse amongst the rubbish – there were deep furrows in the mud where Heidi had been struggling to get up for what had clearly been a long time.Miracles do happen however, as moments later she was seen to be breathing and the shocked volunteer quickly made a call for assistance.Heidi was lifted to her feet and from the beginning showed a unique fighting spirit which convinced everyone that she should be given a second chance.She was carefully transported to us where she embarked upon a very long and arduous road to recovery – unable to stand without our help for a total of 45 days. Her treatment included an immediate plasma transfusion, long term management of deep & painful pressure sores and

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Age

Senior · 10 years

Location

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Shelter

Here4Horses

Cared for by Here4Horses · United Kingdom

Listed 5 months ago

About Heidi

What life with Heidi looks like

Heidi 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 Heidi, answered.

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