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Mable came to Longmeadow when her owners were moving and could no longer care for her. She was anxious upon her arrival, and it took her a while to get used to her new life at the Ranch. However, as she fell into a daily routine and began her evaluation with our trainers, Mable became more comfortable around staff and volunteers. She met new equine friends and joined her new herd. Slowly but surely, Mable started to settle into her new chapter of life with us!
Upon evaluation, our trainer found that the more Mable familiarized herself with a routine, the more willing she would be during training. As an Arabian, she needed to be kept engaged during her training sessions, but when engaged and concentrating on a task, Mable was lovely to work with. Our trainers also found that this pretty 20-year-old mare had previous training under saddle! She would allow a rider on her and could steer and stop, something she is still practicing today. Here at Longmeadow, Mable has only been ridden at a walk in our indoor arena. We believe with more work and muscle-building exercises, this 20-year-old Arabian is full of potential! Mable will require an advanced, patient handler and will likely need a 60-to-90-day refresher with a professional trainer if being adopted as a riding horse.
Adoption Fee: $700 Height: 14.2 Maximum Carrying Weight (includes tack and rider): 180lbs
Mable came to Longmeadow when her owners were moving and could no longer care for her. She was anxious upon her arrival, and it took her a while to get used to her new life at the Ranch. However, as she fell into a daily routine and began her evaluation with our trainers, Mable became more comfortable around staff and volunteers. She met new equine friends and joined her new herd. Slowly but surely, Mable started to settle into her new chapter of life with us!
Upon evaluation, our trainer found that the more Mable familiarized herself with a routine, the more willing she would be during training. As an Arabian, she needed to be kept engaged during her training sessions, but when engaged and concentrating on a task, Mable was lovely to work with. Our trainers also found that this pretty 20-year-old mare had previous training under saddle! She would allow a rider on her and could steer and stop, something she is still practicing today. Here at Longmeadow, Mable has only been ridden at a walk in our indoor arena. We believe with more work and muscle-building exercises, this 20-year-old Arabian is full of potential! Mable will require an advanced, patient handler and will likely need a 60-to-90-day refresher with a professional trainer if being adopted as a riding horse.
Adoption Fee: $700 Height: 14.2 Maximum Carrying Weight (includes tack and rider): 180lbs
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.
