Available

Robin

Male · Senior · 26 years

Dearest golden oldie Robin is currently in a loan home and sadly is due to lose his friend. He is looking for a home as a companion to another retired horse or pony. We would love to find him a home to spend his twilight years, it would be great if he can go directly from his existing home. Robins current loaner says this about him… ‘Robin is a very sweet pony who has been a great companion to my horse for the last 7 years. He lives out or is happy to be in a barn as required. He is good to be groomed, tie-up and have his hooves trimmed, he’s a very easy and pleasant pony to have around. ’ He has no health concerns, his teeth are starting to show their age, naturally, and he may need a tooth to be extracted at next years checkup. Who doesn’t love an oldie do dote on?!

Size

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Age

Senior · 26 years

Location

🇬🇧Chard

Shelter

Ferne Animal Sanctuary

Living with Robin

✓Good with kids

Cared for by Ferne Animal Sanctuary · Chard

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About Robin

What life with Robin looks like

Robin is a senior horse waiting at Ferne Animal Sanctuary in Chard.

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 Robin, answered.

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