• prospect icon Companion
  • Location icon Aberdeenshire
  • Gelding icon Gelding
  • Age icon 11 years old
  • Height icon 12.1hh

Meet Merlot

Sweet little Merlot is now looking for his new home as a non-ridden companion due to confirmational issues. Merlot is a friendly little guy once he gets to know you, and he will often come over for a scratch and a cuddle in the field. He is good for the vet and farrier, he just needs someone at his head for reassurance at times. Merlot was gelded late, so he will be looking for a gelding only home. He can gain weight easily, so will also be looking for friends who are also kept on restricted grazing throughout the year. He can be stabled if need be, with a friend next door but he does not like to be left alone. If you think that you can offer Merlot a home, please apply online.

Important stuff

Merlot can never be ridden or driven.

All equines in our centres are regularly assessed by a team of experts including a vet, physiotherapist and farrier, and these assessments have found that Merlot is not suitable to be worked.

History

Merlot came in to us as a stallion with a group of ponies due to their owners health deteriorating. Once settled he was castrated and has since been out at a home.

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Additional image of Merlot

More about Merlot

Breed Welsh Cross
Colour Grey
Type Pony
Stabling/Shelter Can live out all year with shelter
Turnout Geldings only
To catch in the field Good
Hay/Feed May require extra forage - grazing dependent
Feet Unshod, good to trim
Rugs Does not require a turn out rug
Behavioural considerations Very sweet and inquisitive
Health considerations Needs weight monitoring
Bedding Straw or shavings
Rehoming fee(£) 60
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Merlot is at Belwade Farm, Aberdeenshire

Belwade Farm is located in the breathtaking countryside of Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, just off the A93 close to Kincardine O'Neil, AB34 5BJ.

Headshot of Merlot

Do you want to offer Merlot a home?

To apply to rehome, add Merlot to your virtual stable and then complete our online application form.

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If you have any further questions or need guidance with our rehoming scheme please visit our help centre.

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