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Stephen

Unknown · Senior · 11 years

Stephen2015 | Piebald | Gypsy Cob | Under 13.2hhCollaboration is a key word for us – and working alongside other charities is a key part of what we do.Inspectors have a huge task dealing with every species imaginable. It therefore makes complete sense to us, to bring our equine skills, expertise and resources to the table in order to help whenever we can.If we are also able to relieve other charities of just a few of the huge number of horses they rescue and rehabilitate at enormous cost each year, then we will be making a difference.To that end, horses and ponies just like Stephen have come to us through a cross agency transfer.If like us, you believe that partnerships are integral to optimising horse welfare then please sponsor Stephen.The story so far...Stephen came to us as a very young ‘foal at foot’, as an RSPCA case. His owners had left him with a nasty infected injury to a front leg which had also abscessed. He was in a lot of pain and unable to bear weight on that limb.Pain is very stressful for horses and foals in particular can lose the desire to suckle – which is what had happened in Stephen’s case. He was therefore extremely underweight and lethargic and his dam (the c

Size

Extra large

Age

Senior · 11 years

Location

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Shelter

Here4Horses

Cared for by Here4Horses · United Kingdom

Listed 5 months ago

About Stephen

What life with Stephen looks like

Stephen is an extra-large senior horse waiting at Here4Horses 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

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 Stephen, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Stephen?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Here4Horses handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Stephen on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Stephen 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 Here4Horses what paperwork and transport they require, and check the import rules of your country before you commit.
Is Stephen 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 Here4Horses directly what is included and what Stephen still needs.
What happens if Stephen 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 Here4Horses early rather than rehoming privately; they know Stephen 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.