Horse rehoming - where's the best place to look?

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I currently have two 2YO for company for my mare, however soon they are going to need to go and start their education with someone so looking to get them into a nice new home and now considering a new companion (or 2 :D) for my mare.

So, where are the best places to look for a solid companion horse? Does anyone have any first hand experience?
 
That's what I mean, is there any particular rescue that's got a better programme or more needy than another? I have no idea but you do hear some are actually full, so I'd like to a) find the right rescue and b) the right horses :) Also, some are funny about area I heard (?) Thanks Arizahn
 
I've got a pony from the Mare & Foal Sanctuary in Devon. They are 'funny about area' in that they have limited staff to do home checks so can't travel too far. I'd guess that quite a few of the smaller charities will have restrictions like this. Not many could cover the whole country unless they are a national charity like WHW or Blue Cross.

My personal experience with M&F is that they are very practical, helpful and like a quick turnaround so you would nto be kept waiting weeks for a homecheck.
 
If your Lincolnshire ish then Bransby do a great scheme, litterally 100's in their care so they can find one suitable for you, common sence policies etc.

I know people always go on about little ponies as companions but really you want something with similar nutritional needs to your mare - no good having a lamanitic companion that you have to keep in/ muzzle/ exercise/ separate when feeding hay in field! Which is much more effort than throwing a rug over a bigger horse for a few winter months,
 
Heh it's been my mare who was LGL! But a great point to look for something similar to my mare. I'd ideally like two bigger, older horses, makes no odds to me so long as they'll winter out well.

Should add - I'm south east wales!
 
Oh shame Bransby will be out then as they can only travel up to 2 hours to do home checks, I'd look out for a smaller (ish) local one and talk to them.

I've a friend who got a small pony companion for her 17hh and she spends more time faffying trying to keep weight off companion (soaking hay, moving tiny pens etc) than she does riding her horse ! and most of the time they are kept separate as the pony has to be restricted so much!!

2 similar sized older horses sounds ideal - good luck
 
LOL your friend must be a glutton for punishment!

TBH rightly or wrongly, I also find the bigger they are, the thicker they are. I've spent a lot of time trying to outsmart my ponies and they are STILL winning :D
 
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