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Shane

Male

SHANE is a lovely 2022 Thoroughbred gelding. He still has lots of growing to do and currently stands 15.2hh. He will make a lovely riding horse in time and is already very good to catch, lead, groom and for the farrier

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🇮🇪Y14 D283
Shelter
Irish Horse Welfare Trust
Cared for by Irish Horse Welfare Trust · Y14 D283

Listed 3 months ago

About Shane

What life with Shane looks like

Shane is a adult horse waiting at Irish Horse Welfare Trust in Y14 D283.

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 Ireland

Irish shelters require a home check (often phone or video) and an adoption contract. Animals are vaccinated, chipped, and registered. Cross-border placements to mainland Europe require the rabies titer test (TRACES system).

Y14 D283, Ireland — browse more horses in Ireland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Shane, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Shane?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Irish Horse Welfare Trust handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Shane on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Shane if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Irish Horse Welfare Trust 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. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Shane 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 Shane 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 Irish Horse Welfare Trust early rather than rehoming privately; they know Shane 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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