Not confirmed since October 27, 2026

Indio

Mixed Breed · Unknown

What others see on the outside isn't necessarily what we see on the inside. Indio spent his entire life alone in a paddock and, when he arrived, he didn't quite know how to be a horse. The only handling that he had from humans was quite rough. He came to us very, very, very scared. He didn't know how to work with humans and was very nervous of being in a paddock with other horses. Unlike many of our rescues, he was physically in good shape. So while he needed no physical rehabilitation, this has been one of our toughest cases of mental rehabilitation. So we started things off very slowly, right back to basics to get him used to being handled and with other horses. We've had some incredible volunteers working with him every single day, using positive reinforcement and lots of patience. And since his arrival, we have seen an incredible change in Indio. From a terrified pony that couldn't be touched and was too scared to leave the paddock, to know living in a huge paddock with lots of other horses where he can run and play. He's learned to enjoy his freedom, make friends with other horses – especially his best friend Indio. He now enjoys his walks and is even starting to approach new volunteers on his own and allow them to pet him! Indio's transformation brings tears to our eyes and we can't wait to see the progress he'll continue to make as he blossoms into the pony he was always meant to be. Help us to support Indio's healing journey and receive regular updates on his progress by sponsoring him today!

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What others see on the outside isn't necessarily what we see on the inside. Indio spent his entire life alone in a paddock and, when he arrived, he didn't quite know how to be a horse. The only handling that he had from humans was quite rough. He came to us very, very, very scared. He didn't know how to work with humans and was very nervous of being in a paddock with other horses. Unlike many of our rescues, he was physically in good shape. So while he needed no physical rehabilitation, this has been one of our toughest cases of mental rehabilitation. So we started things off very slowly, right back to basics to get him used to being handled and with other horses. We've had some incredible volunteers working with him every single day, using positive reinforcement and lots of patience. And since his arrival, we have seen an incredible change in Indio. From a terrified pony that couldn't be touched and was too scared to leave the paddock, to know living in a huge paddock with lots of other horses where he can run and play. He's learned to enjoy his freedom, make friend with other horses – especially his best friend Elvis. He now enjoys his walks and is even starting to approach new volunteers on his own and allow them to pet him! Indio's transformation brings tears to our eyes and we can't wait to see the progress he'll continue to make as he blossoms into the pony he was always meant to be. Help us to support Indio's healing journey and receive regular updates on his progress by sponsoring him today!

Size

Small

Age

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Location

🇪🇸Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Shelter

Tenerife Animal Sanctuary

Cared for by Tenerife Animal Sanctuary · Santa Cruz de Tenerife Learn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 5 months ago

About Indio

What life with Indio looks like

Indio is a small adult mixed breed horse waiting at Tenerife Animal Sanctuary in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

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 Spain

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.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain — browse more horses in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Indio, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Indio?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tenerife Animal Sanctuary handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Indio on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Indio 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 Tenerife Animal Sanctuary what paperwork and transport they require, and check the import rules of your country before you commit.
Is Indio 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 Tenerife Animal Sanctuary directly what is included and what Indio still needs.
What happens if Indio 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 Tenerife Animal Sanctuary early rather than rehoming privately; they know Indio 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 (ES). 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.