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Shirley

Mixed Breed · Female

Shirley is a 5 year thoroughbred-type mare. Very sweet, loves human company and scratches!! Big fan of blackberries!(Shirley on left, Ron on right) If you want to adopt Shirley, please contact us: or If you want to foster Shirley, please contact us: or If you want to sponsor Shirley, please click here: Please enter a donation amonut

Size
Large
Age
—
Location
🇮🇪South Galway, Co. Galway
Shelter
Forgotten Horses Ireland
Cared for by Forgotten Horses Ireland · South Galway, Co. GalwayLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

About Shirley

What life with Shirley looks like

Shirley is a large adult mixed breed horse waiting at Forgotten Horses Ireland in South Galway, Co. Galway.

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).

South Galway, Co. Galway, Ireland — browse more horses in Ireland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Shirley, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Shirley?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Forgotten Horses Ireland handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Shirley on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Shirley if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Forgotten Horses Ireland 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 Shirley 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 Shirley 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 Forgotten Horses Ireland early rather than rehoming privately; they know Shirley 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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