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Wish came to Longmeadow in the winter severely underweight and malnourished. She was unsure of her new surroundings, and it took her a while to settle into the Ranch’s daily routines. She was nervous, easily overwhelmed, and it was difficult for her to settle down enough for her to eat. Because of this, she gained weight very slowly. It was a while before she weighed enough to be evaluated under saddle, but after months of special diets and lots of love, Wish finally started to come around! She made equine friends quickly and soon settled into Ranch life.
Upon evaluation, our trainer noticed that Wish had scars down her spine, which led her to believe that she could have been subjected to poor saddle fits in the past. Our trainer’s theory was made stronger by the fact that every time a saddle was put on Wish’s back, she would buck. Because of this, our trainer believes that if a potential adopter wants to take Wish home as a riding companion, she will need to spend time with a professional trainer to address the bucking issue.
Since her arrival to Longmeadow, it’s been apparent that Wish came from a place of neglect. It takes her a moment to warm up to new people, but she gets along with other horses very well. She tends to be the “middleman” in a new herd and loves to spend her days frolicking in her pasture. She would be content as a pasture pet in the company of other equine. She will require an intermediate handler that can continue to help her gain the confidence she deserves.
Height: 14.3HH Adoption Fee: $400
Wish came to Longmeadow in the winter severely underweight and malnourished. She was unsure of her new surroundings, and it took her a while to settle into the Ranch’s daily routines. She was nervous, easily overwhelmed, and it was difficult for her to settle down enough for her to eat. Because of this, she gained weight very slowly. It was a while before she weighed enough to be evaluated under saddle, but after months of special diets and lots of love, Wish finally started to come around! She made equine friends quickly and soon settled into Ranch life.
Upon evaluation, our trainer noticed that Wish had scars down her spine, which led her to believe that she could have been subjected to poor saddle fits in the past. Our trainer’s theory was made stronger by the fact that every time a saddle was put on Wish’s back, she would buck. Because of this, our trainer believes that if a potential adopter wants to take Wish home as a riding companion, she will need to spend time with a professional trainer to address the bucking issue.
Since her arrival to Longmeadow, it’s been apparent that Wish came from a place of neglect. It takes her a moment to warm up to new people, but she gets along with other horses very well. She tends to be the “middleman” in a new herd and loves to spend her days frolicking in her pasture. She would be content as a pasture pet in the company of other equine. She will require an intermediate handler that can continue to help her gain the confidence she deserves.
Horses, cows, goats, potbellied pigs and other animals at our Longmeadow Rescue Ranch in Union, MO are available for visits during our Open House / Adoption Days every Friday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you are interested in meeting our adoptable animals or our Barn Buddies who are available for sponsorship, please visit the ranch during one of these days or call 636-583-8759 to schedule a visit on another day.
Horses, cows, goats, potbellied pigs and other animals at our Longmeadow Rescue Ranch in Union, MO are available for visits during our Open House / Adoption Days every Friday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you are interested in meeting our adoptable animals or our Barn Buddies who are available for sponsorship, please visit the ranch during one of these days or call 636-583-8759 to schedule a visit on another day.
More about this shelter
Nestled among 165-acres of woodland near Union, Missouri, the Humane Society of Missouri’s Longmeadow Rescue Ranch is haven for hundreds of abused and neglected horses, cows, goats, pigs, ducks and other farm animals. The ranch is one of the most comprehensive horse and farm animal care and rehabilitation centers in the country. In addition to animal care, ranch staff provide hands-on humane education experiences for both children and adults.
Nestled among 165-acres of woodland near Union, Missouri, the Humane Society of Missouri’s Longmeadow Rescue Ranch is haven for hundreds of abused and neglected horses, cows, goats, pigs, ducks and other farm animals. The ranch is one of the most comprehensive horse and farm animal care and rehabilitation centers in the country. In addition to animal care, ranch staff provide hands-on humane education experiences for both children and adults.
