Hugo

A side profile of a flea-bitten grey Spanish gelding, Hugo, standing in a stable.
Hugo and Gabriel, two grey geldings, gently nuzzle their noses together in a stable, showcasing their strong bond.
Hugo, a flea-bitten grey Spanish gelding, and Gabriel, stand side-by-side in a stable, looking directly at the camera, showcasing their strong bond.
Inquisitive Spanish Gelding Seeking a Calm Home with Gabriel
Hugo, a flea-bitten grey Spanish gelding, stands outside a stable in sunshine.
Hugo and Gabriel, two grey geldings, nuzzle each other in a stable, showing their close bond.
A side profile of a flea-bitten grey Spanish gelding, Hugo, wearing a green bridle and standing in stables.

Hugo

Available

Rehome Classification: Companion as a bonded pair with Gabriel.

Age: 23

Breed: Spanish

Height: 15.2 hh

Gender: Gelding

Colour/Markings: Flea-bitten Grey

Personality
Hugo is very inquisitive and likes to be around people. He can get a little over excited especially when groomed, so will need an experienced handler. He responds well if handled calmly and confidently. He is very active and wants to know everything that’s going on around him.

Health and Training

Health Status:

Hugo has some Melanomas that will need to be monitored. He has no other health issues.


Training Level:

Hugo has no specific training requirements. He is well behaved for the vet and farrier and for routine care.

Hugo, a flea-bitten grey Spanish gelding, nuzzles with a Mare and Foal Sanctuary worker in a sunlit stable.

Hugo's Past

Hugo and Gabriel were found severely underweight and suffering from sores when we rescued them in June 2022. Our Welfare Outreach team worked hard to secure the best outcome for Hugo and Gabriel from start to finish, with assistance from the RSPCA to help us intervene as their welfare situation worsened. The pair were in urgent need of sanctuary. 

Hugo's Future

Rehoming Fee: £50

Hugo will require a confident handler who can encourage relaxed and calm behaviour from him as he looks to his handler for directions and confidence. Due to his character, he would be best suited to a quiet home with steady routine where he can relax and feel safe. The best situation would be if Hugo and Gabriel are the only horses in the home as seeing other horses come and go will upset them, so a busy yard won’t be suitable. 

Hugo and Gabriel need to be rehomed together. They will need be rehomed to a location which is close to one of our four sanctuaries so that ongoing in person support is available. We have sites at Newton Abbot, Totnes, Yelverton and Holsworthy.  

Our Rehoming Advisors are available to help every day of the year. We will work to support you, Hugo and Gabriel as they settle into their new home and can offer training and advice as needed.   

Hugo and Gabriel, two grey geldings, stand on hardstanding in sunshine with Mare and Foal Sanctuary workers.

Become a Sanctuary at Home Carer

To help you become a Sanctuary at Home Carer, we have a dedicated team managing our scheme and their job is to help find the right equine for you and then support you throughout your rehoming experience.

Our Pathways

We have three rehoming pathways within our Sanctuary at Home scheme. These are:

Prime Pastures

This scheme enables us to rehome horses and ponies with long-term medical conditions that are manageable. You'll be required to help support their condition with regular monitoring and we contribute towards the costs of their veterinary treatments.

Foster

Working alongside us to socialise and train young or rideable horses for future work in our education programmes. You'll help provide a home setting for these horses to mature before returning to the Sanctuary for further assessment. We work closely with you to keep up to date records of their training, achievements, milestones, setbacks and all aspects of their care.

Standard

Means you help provide a sanctuary at home for as many years as you can for a horse or pony from our charity on a loan basis.