Adoption horses
Spencer
Adoption horse Spencer grew up as part of a semi-wild herd, having to compete for every scrap of food he could find.
He was in a terribly frail condition when World Horse Welfare was called by a concerned member of the public.
Shortly after arriving at Belwade Farm, Spencer collapsed through sheer exhaustion.
With the help of a course of medication, a drip and the TLC of the grooms throughout the night he started to regain his strength.
At three years old, Spencer is slowly starting to fill out. He has a number of issues to address but is being handled every day and has proven to be full of fight and character on a number of occasions.
You can visit Spencer at World Horse Welfare Belwade Farm, Aberdeenshire.
Homer
Homer wasn’t even two years old when his owner left him in a field for six months, wearing a headcollar. Over this time he continued to grow and the headcollar became tighter and tighter, eventually cutting into his face and head, causing serious wounds.
You wouldn’t recognise Homer today though, he’s taking the trauma of his experience in his stride. However, he’s still a young horse and needs careful handling to prepare him for a new home one day.
You can visit Homer at World Horse Welfare Glenda Spooner Farm, Somerset.
Zeam
Zeam is a skewbald Shetland who came to Hall Farm as a nine month old colt.
His owners had bought him because they were concerned for his welfare but were themselves inexperienced in looking after a horse.
After being contacted by Zeam’s owners, the investigating Field Officer said that although he was not in poor condition, there was a risk that his situation may deteriorate into a serious welfare issue.
Standing at 7hh, Zeam has come to be a fearless competitor in the mini mayhem obstacle course and together with his friend Milo certainly makes his presence known around Hall Farm.
You can visit Zeam at World Horse Welfare Hall Farm, Snetterton, Norfolk.
Starsky
Starsky’s mother was amongst 18 ponies removed from a farm in 2004; she, along with three other mares, was heavily in foal. When they arrived at Penny Farm, they were all desperately underfed and Starky’s mother was worm-ridden, which meant his birth and early days were very difficult.
Our dedicated team worked around the clock and thankfully Starsky and all the foals survived. Although his start in life was shaky, Starsky will never have to endure the same suffering as his mother and now enjoys the training he needs to become a ridden pony.
You can visit Starsky at World Horse Welfare Penny Farm, near Blackpool, Lancashire.
For more information about our Adopt a Horse Scheme, please call us on 01953 497229 or email adoptahorse@worldhorsewelfare.org.
