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Spex

Mixed Breed · Female · Senior · 24 years

Say hello to Spex! Spex is a 24 year old, 11.2hh, Welsh x, bay, mare who is ready to find her home as a non-ridden companion. Spex is looking for a home where she can take it a bit easier in her older years, she is a relaxed mare who is looking for a quieter life. Spex is a sweet mare and loves a groom and a cuddle, she is good to do in most ways including clipping, she enjoys spending time with her companions and enjoys a pamper session, getting lots of fuss and attention. Stabling/Shelter Companionship Forage & Feed Feet & Teeth Vices Vet & Medication Stabling/Shelter: Spex currently lives out 24/7, Spex wears a rug in the colder months and will happily stable. Companionship: Spex happily lives with both mares and geldings, she would like to live with another companion of similar age. Forage/Feed: Spex is currently on restricted grazing and is supplemented with forage when needed. Medication: N/A Farrier: Spex is barefoot and has the farrier every 6-8weeks for a trim and is good for the farrier. Dentist: Sedated as standard Bransby Horses procedure. Vices: N/A Vet: Spex has sweet itch and requires appropriate management for this. Medication: N/A Stabling/Shelter Stabling/Shelter: Spex currently lives out 24/7, Spex wears a rug in the colder months and will happily stable. Companionship Companionship: Spex happily lives with both mares and geldings, she would like to live with another companion of similar age. Forage & Feed Forage/Feed: Spex is currently on restricted grazing and is supplemented with forage when needed. Medication: N/A Feet & Teeth Farrier: Spex is barefoot and has the farrier every 6-8weeks for a trim and is good for the farrier. Dentist: Sedated as standard Bransby Horses procedure. Vices Vices: N/A Vet & Medication Vet: Spex has sweet itch and requires appropriate management for this. Medication: N/A Additional Images Additional Images Apply Now Back to All Available Horses Back to Companion Horses

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Age
Senior · 24 years
Location
🇬🇧Lincoln
Shelter
Bransby Horses Rescue & Welfare
Cared for by Bransby Horses Rescue & Welfare · LincolnLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 2 weeks ago

About Spex

What life with Spex looks like

Spex is a senior mixed breed horse waiting at Bransby Horses Rescue & Welfare in Lincoln.

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.

Lincoln, United Kingdom — browse more horses in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Spex, answered.

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