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.
Rocky
Rocky was found collapsed in a
field. He was severely underweight,
anaemic and affected by internal
parasites as well as lice. He was
given a course of antibiotics and
many hours of care and attention
by the team at Penny Farm.
Slowly and steadily Rocky made a
full recovery and now he is a
confident, energetic youngster
who is keen to learn. He has proven more than once that he is full of character and is quickly making friends at Penny Farm.
You can visit Rocky 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.
