Austin

Austin is a lovely young Shetland pony, just under 2 years old, with a fantastic personality and a bright future ahead of him. Friendly, affectionate, and full of charm, he absolutely loves attention and enjoys spending time with people. He also gets on very well with other small horses, making him a great companion. Scroll to read more.

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Location:

Co. Longford

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Breed:

Pony

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Age:

2 years approx.

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Sex:

Male

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Uploaded:

April 5, 2026

About Austin

Austin has had a difficult start in life. He came from Ballinasloe, where, at just 5–6 months old, he had already experienced far too much, including having multiple people riding him at once. When he arrived into our care, he went straight into a foster home where he received the extra care, time, and patience he needed to learn how to simply be a pony.

Although he was initially very nervous, Austin has come out of his shell beautifully. He’s now a cheeky, confident little character who is easy to manage and a joy to be around. He is already gelded and ready to find a loving forever home.

Austin would make a wonderful family pet and, in a couple of years when he is more mature, he could also be gently broken and brought on further.

If you’re looking for a sweet, resilient pony with lots of personality and potential, Austin could be the perfect addition to your family.

Austin is currently in the care of NSPCA Longford

Registration Number: LD01

Country of Origin: Ireland

Microchip Number: TBC

The Process

The adoption process at the ISPCA is designed to ensure the best possible match between animals and their prospective adopters.

Step One
Contact us

Contact the member society or animal centre and arrange to visit them. To save time you can complete an application form online, directly from the animal page.

Step Two
Get all the info

The member society or animal centre will give you information on adopting an animal, including the cost, and can help you fill out the right forms.

Step Three
Meet him/her

Following an assessment to match you with the right pet, you can meet the animals and reserve the animal you like.

Step Four
Show us around

A home visit will then be carried out to check your home is suitable for the pet you have chosen.

Step Five
Welcome your new best friend

When all the paperwork and checks are complete – you can take your new pet home! A follow up visit is usually carried out to make sure you and your new pet are happy!

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