Rocket came to Longmeadow after being surrendered by his previous owners in the fall oof 2025. He breezed through his routine quarantined and was evaluated by our trainers.
Upon evaluation, our trainers found him to be well-trained under saddle. He neck reins and moves willingly through the walk, foxtrot, and canter. He is a strong, forward ride and currently rides in a snaffle bit, though he appears to have been ridden in a stronger bit previously. He was a bit nervous while being evaluated under saddle outside of the arena but was responsive to encouragement. He was visibly more confident while being ridden with an equine buddy nearby, which we think is due to his jitters of being in a new environment.
On the ground, Rocket can be a bit pushy. We think he is still settling into life here at Longmeadow and once he has a consistent routine, we think his manners will improve. At this time, he does best with a confident, firm handler who is comfortable setting clear boundaries and reinforcing good manners. Since his recent move to the Ranch, Rocket has been working through some nervousness and clearly finds reassurance in having other horses nearby (like he does while under saddle), which has helped him adjust to his new environment.
Rocket is best suited for a confident intermediate rider who is comfortable providing clear direction and consistent boundaries. He stands well for our vet and farrier and with more desensitizing, he would make a solid partner for the right rider.
Adoption Fee: $900 Height:15.1hh Maximum Carrying Weight (includes tack and rider): 200lbs
Rocket came to Longmeadow after being surrendered by his previous owners in the fall oof 2025. He breezed through his routine quarantined and was evaluated by our trainers.
Upon evaluation, our trainers found him to be well-trained under saddle. He neck reins and moves willingly through the walk, foxtrot, and canter. He is a strong, forward ride and currently rides in a snaffle bit, though he appears to have been ridden in a stronger bit previously. He was a bit nervous while being evaluated under saddle outside of the arena but was responsive to encouragement. He was visibly more confident while being ridden with an equine buddy nearby, which we think is due to his jitters of being in a new environment.
On the ground, Rocket can be a bit pushy. We think he is still settling into life here at Longmeadow and once he has a consistent routine, we think his manners will improve. At this time, he does best with a confident, firm handler who is comfortable setting clear boundaries and reinforcing good manners. Since his recent move to the Ranch, Rocket has been working through some nervousness and clearly finds reassurance in having other horses nearby (like he does while under saddle), which has helped him adjust to his new environment.
Rocket is best suited for a confident intermediate rider who is comfortable providing clear direction and consistent boundaries. He stands well for our vet and farrier and with more desensitizing, he would make a solid partner for the right rider.
Adoption Fee: $900 Height:15.1hh Maximum Carrying Weight (includes tack and rider): 200lbs
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.
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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.
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