Rehoming a lovely girly! would you?

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This is a new horse at the animal sanctuary where I used to work. She was dumped on their doorstep a couple of months ago in worse condition than in this picture.

she is now in a much better state than the picture shown, (150kg more) and is now 90-99% healthier overall as well!

They don't normally rehome horses as it is often too risky due to the problems they have. However as this little mare is only 2yo they want her to have a chance at a happy and fulfilling life.

what do people think her chances are of being rehomed? not sure, but very unlikely she has been introduced to the idea of riding etc so would obv need from stage 1 bringing on. However she is handled all the time at the sanctuary and although slightly nervous is a lovely LOVELY girly!

Just looking for some thoughts and opinions!
 
She looks like she will become a stunning little mare! i think if i was looking for a project horse to bring on i would definately give her a chance. I'm sure with time she will overcome her nervousness!
 
Poor little thing, I think it will a while before she can go anywhere, I'm sure she will be ok to go to a new home one day as she is the right place now, or perhaps she should be there for life if there is someone to break her and give her interesting things to do?
 
unfortunatly the horses who are there are generally older horses and ponies (and a mule) who have been abused or abandoned. They stay for life, they all have a stable, there is also a round pen for exercising those who are fit to be.
However there is too many of them for individuals to be exercised and broken etc.

She would defo be a project horse for someone to start from scratch with! They are not looking to rehome her now (as, as you say, she is not ready) but hoping next year I think.

If she was there for life she would have a lovely life of basically being out in the field with friends and being cared for, but wouldn't have anything to do, and being so young they feel she should have a chance.

They also don't charge, just ask for a donation.
 
omg that is so sad, if i was looking for a horse i would take something like her on, however what i would say is are the sactuary going to be able to fully support the adopter throught the breaking process to make sure it is all done correctly and nothing bad happens to her.

she is going to be a stunner
 
It's always so shocking and upsetting at seeing how people treat these poor horses, but also heart warming at how good people take them in and care for them. I think she could be re-homed as she is so young. It may sound daft but you could look into holistic type treatment, like Reiki or healing of some kind where they supposedly deal with past trauma etc. I am sure if they know it's for a rescue centre then no charge would be applied. It may be worth a try. Best of luck.
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GwenLP - yes they will always keep in contact with whoever takes her to ensure everything is being done correctly and that she is receiving all treatment and care etc that she needs (and I am pretty sure they will be putting money towards any further treatment she may need) as this is what they do with FeLV and FIV cats.... (for example)
They are really very thorough and just want this beautiful girl to have the best chance at a happy and fulfilling life as obv being a thoroughbred she will want to work and please, not necessarily just be a field ornament!
Bless her whenever I go up Im just liek AHH CUDDLES!
 
Poor baby!

You could try speaking with Jenny MacGregor from Society for the Welfare of Horses and Ponies from Monmouth. They deal with horses in this kind of condition all the time. Jenny would certainly be able to give you some advice.
 
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what do people think her chances are of being rehomed? not sure, but very unlikely she has been introduced to the idea of riding etc so would obv need from stage 1 bringing on. However she is handled all the time at the sanctuary and although slightly nervous is a lovely LOVELY girly!



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OMG! That poor baby - she looks more like an underdone yearling in January than a 2 year old!

I wouldn't rehome her as have too many horses and no job for her but what I would happily do is take her on backing/schooling livery - free of charge - when she is old enough and restored to full health. Backed and hacking quietly, I don't think there'd be any problem finding her a good home! I'm about 120 miles from the sanctuary but I'm sure I could organise some transport if you wanted to take this offer up - and can provide excellent references! Just a thought!
 
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