Shearl is Belgian mare, she is estimated to be in her late 20’s

She came to CDHR in January 2023 as a transfer from our friends at Maple Hill Farm & Rescue in Maine. They were downsizing their program and reached out to us. Shearl was part of the “Flying Sofas Drill Team” along with her companion, Pearl. Pearl passed away a few years prior to Shearl arriving in CT.

Stats:

• Height: 15.2hh

• Blanket size: 84”

Hooves: barefoot, requires shoeing stocks.

Medical Needs:

• Squamous cell carcinoma of the right eye, cured. Shearl requires a fly mask on sunny and windy days. A fly mask also helps as she has sensitive eyes.

• Her teeth are smooth, she has minimal chewing ability. All meals are soaked and her hay is chopped. She gets 5 meals a day.

• She has a chronic infection in her LF, currently doing well but it does flare up. She has had a positive EPM test.

• Arthritis

Crossties: Yes

Hosing: Yes

Grain: Sentinel SR

Hay: 2nd cut

Medications: Equioxx every other day and Protazil every day.

Supplements: None

Special needs:

• Chopped hay, no long-stem hay!

• Blanketed throughout the winter

Shearl is AVAILABLE as a COMPANION.