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Spartacus (HO185-Horse)

Male · Senior · 24 years

Spartacus Spartacus is a bay Dartmoor gelding, he arrived at the rescue too young to be away from his mother, malnourished and riddled with lice and worms. He has since flourished into a very handsome little chap with excellent manners and a lot of love to give. Spartacus is a very easy and confident boy with his regular handlers, he catches, leads, grooms and picks up all his feet nicely. He regularly works with small obstacles and coloured poles in hand and has been very levelheaded and sensible with all. He is still young and would benefit from a confident home who is happy to continue his education. A home with another young gelding would be best suited to him or a home with a family, where he can keep busy and have some fun. Routine: Spartacus is currently out 24/7, he is happy to be stabled over night when needed. He has worn a rug through Winter. Friends: He is currently out with other young geldings but has also been herd friends with mares and older horses, he’s playful in the field but very respectful and will happily share hay with his friends. Feeding Requirements: Spartacus is not on any hard food currently, but does have free access to vitamins and minerals. He has access to adlib forage 24/7 in winter and grazing in the Summer. He has not had his diet restricted due to being a young equine but will need a home happy to manage his weight when he is fully grown. Medical/Vet: Spartacus is good for the vet and is up to date with vaccinations including Flu, Tetanus and Strangles. Farrier: Spartacus is good for the farrier, he is trimmed every 6-8 weeks as required. Dentist: Spartacus has had his teeth checked but has not yet had them rasped due to his age. Vices: N/A Based at: The Hugs Foundation, Bodmin Cornwall. We rehome within the Southwest region, rehomers will be required to travel to our yard and meet the equine and team.

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 24 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
The Hugs Foundation
Living with Spartacus (HO185-Horse)
  • ✓Vaccinated
Cared for by The Hugs Foundation · United Kingdom

Listed 2 weeks ago

About Spartacus (HO185-Horse)

What life with Spartacus (HO185-Horse) looks like

Spartacus (HO185-Horse) is a small senior horse waiting at The Hugs Foundation 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

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Spartacus (HO185-Horse), answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Spartacus (HO185-Horse)?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. The Hugs Foundation handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Spartacus (HO185-Horse) on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Spartacus (HO185-Horse) if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — The Hugs Foundation 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. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Spartacus (HO185-Horse) 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 Spartacus (HO185-Horse) 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 The Hugs Foundation early rather than rehoming privately; they know Spartacus (HO185-Horse) 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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