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Wallach Ravelle

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Baby · 3 months

The handsome fox-like horse Ravelle (born ca. 1989) lived at the Tierlebenshof since February 14, 2009. His story at the Tierlebenshof began in mid-January 2009. The animal welfare association Kreis Aachen e.V. received a call that a horse urgently needed a place, or else it would face transport to Italy for slaughter. Ravelle was underweight, had swollen fetlocks, countless small injuries, and a large abscessed wound on his lower jaw. These were silent witnesses to Ravelle’s past life. As an interim solution, Ravelle was given a place near Aachen. This was not a permanent solution, as the animal shelters of the Tierschutzverein Kreis Aachen did not have space for such a large horse. On February 14, 2009, Ravelle came to us. He was still very thin, and the wound on his jaw continued to abscess despite intensive care. Ravelle paid no attention to the other horses at first. The only thing that interested him after the more than two-hour journey was the hay that was prepared for him. He quickly got to know the other horses, and for Ravelle, it was clear: "Here I am at home!" Our veterinarian could not make progress with the wound, even after several bad teeth were extracted; the injury continued to abscess. Ravelle was referred to a specialist in equine dentistry. During a digital X-ray examination, the specialist discovered that the wound was from a previous jaw fracture. Ravelle underwent two operations, and finally, the wound healed. Ravelle endured all these trials with great patience. Just three months later, the emaciated heap of misery had transformed into a beautiful, strong horse. Eating was still very important to Ravelle. During his time on the farm, arthritis and his old—likely untreated—vertebral fracture in the lower back caused him trouble. Ravelle lived 6 years at the Tierlebenshof and was one of the animals that particularly won our hearts: a large horse with a character full of calm, friendliness, and fighting spirit. On the evening of March 15, 2015, he had to be put to sleep. He simply could not go on, and he passed away in Ruth’s arms.

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Der hübsche Fuchswallach Ravelle (geboren ca. 1989) lebte seit 14.02.2009 auf dem Tierlebenshof. Seine Geschichte auf dem Tierlebenshof begann Mitte Januar 2009. Der Tierschutzverein Kreis Aachen e.V. bekam einen Anruf, dass ein Pferd dringend einen Platz brauche. Ansonsten drohe ihm der Schlachttransport nach Italien. Untergewicht, geschwollene Fesseln, unzählige kleine Verletzungen und eine große eitrige Wunde am Unterkiefer waren stumme Zeugen von Ravelles bisherigem Leben. Als Zwischenlösung bekam Ravelle einen Platz in der Nähe von Aachen. Dies war keine Dauerlösung, da die Tierherberge des Tierschutzvereins Kreis Aachen keinen Platz für ein so großes Pferd hatte. Am 14.02.2009 kam Ravelle zu uns. Er war immer noch sehr dünn und auch die Wunde am Kiefer eiterte trotz intensiver Versorgung immer noch. Für die übrigen Pferde des Hofes hatte Ravelle zuerst keinen Blick übrig. Einzig das für ihn bereit gelegte Heu interessierte ihn nach der mehr als 2-stündigen Fahrt. Es folgte ein kurzes Kennenlernen der anderen Pferde und für Ravelle war schnell klar: „Hier bin ich zu Hause!“ Auch unser Tierarzt kam mit der Wunde nicht weiter, obwohl bereits mehrere kaputte Zähne gezogen wurden, eiterte die Verletzung weiter. Er überwies Ravelle zu einem Spezialisten für Zahnmedizin. Dieser stellte bei einer digitalen Röntgenuntersuchung fest, dass die Verletzung von einem früheren Kieferbruch kam. Ravelle wurde zweimal operiert und endlich verheilte die Wunde. Diese ganzen Torturen ließ er sich brav gefallen. Bereits 3 Monate später war aus dem abgemagerten Häufchen Elend ein wunderschönes kräftiges Pferd geworden. Fressen war nach wie vor für Ravelle sehr wichtig. Während seiner Zeit auf dem Hof machten ihm Arthrose und sein alter – wahrscheinlich unbehandelter – Bruch in der hinteren Wirbelsäule zu schaffen. Ravelle lebte 6 Jahre auf dem Tierlebenshof und er war eines der Tiere, die einem ganz besonders ans Herz wachsen: Ein großes Pferd mit einem Charakter voller Ruhe, Freundlichkeit und Kämpferwillen. Am Abend des 15.03.2015 musste er eingeschläfert werden. Er konnte einfach nicht mehr und ist, in Ruths Armen liegend, gegangen.

Size
Small
Age
Baby · 3 months
Location
🇩🇪Irmenach
Shelter
Tierlebenshof Hunsrück-Mosel e.V.
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Listed 6 months ago

About Wallach Ravelle

What life with Wallach Ravelle looks like

Wallach Ravelle is a small young mixed breed horse waiting at Tierlebenshof Hunsrück-Mosel e.V. in Irmenach.

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 Germany

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.

Irmenach, Germany — browse more horses in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Wallach Ravelle, answered.

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