Hello, My Name is Shearl.

Shearl arrived at CDHR on January 31, 2024. Our friends at Maple Hill Farm & Rescue in Maine were downsizing their program and reached out to us to help them by taking in a Belgian mare they rescued from a kill pen some years ago. Please meet the lovely lady Shearl (rhymes with Pearl). Shearl is a 26 year old Belgian and was part of a team known as "The Flying Sofas Drill Team" with her companion Pearl, who passed away a few years ago. Shearl is a petite gal, at 15.2hh, and is a sweet, gentle mare. It's always our privilege to step up and help our rescue friends when possible. We guarantee that this beautiful lady will be showered with love and attention from our volunteers.


Shearl (rhymes with Pearl)
Age: 26 +/-
Height: 15.2hh
Breed: Belgian

Rescued: 1/28/2023 Transferred from our friends at Maple Hill Farm in Maine.

Breed: Belgian

Gender: Mare

Height: 15.2hh

Age: 26ish

Blanket: 84'“

Medical Needs: Past squamous cell carcinoma in right eye, sensitive eyes~wears mask on sunny and windy days. Limited working teeth

Special Needs: NO HAY! NO TREATS! Chopped hay 24/7 only for her, ALL meals must be SOAKED! Eats breakfast, lunch, dinner, and night check meals. Shearl is a BLANKETED horse throughout the entire winter.

Crossties: Yes

Hosing: Yes

Hooves: Barefoot, stands for farrier

Pick Hooves: Yes (Keep them low)

Grain: Sentinel Senior SR

Daily Medications: None

Supplements: None

Suitable For: Gentle Companion

Enjoys:   She is a sweet-tempered mare who loves to be groomed and would be perfectly content as a field ornament enjoying her retirement years.

Shearl’s Angels

We are happy to accept any amount from our sponsors, but we do ask that you commit to a regular monthly donation. Your sponsorship frees up funds to allow the rescue and rehabilitation of more draft horses who need help.

  • Barbara R.

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