Meet Momoa! Momoa came to us after his owners could no longer care for him due to their declining health. He spent nearly 18 years in the same loving home, living the dream as a pasture pet and full-time human companion. It was a difficult decision for his owners to make, but they knew Momoa would find a good home through Longmeadow. After spending some time in quarantine and then being introduced to life in the “big barns,” Momoa was finally ready to be evaluated by our trainers.
Upon evaluation, our trainers found that Momoa was never trained under saddle. He also needed some groundwork training. He was put into our groundwork program where he learned basic pressure and release techniques, as well as how to stand kindly for our vets and our farrier. While he is still learning that patience is a virtue and the farrier really isn’t all that bad, he has come a long way from the gelding he was upon his arrival. He is still working on allowing us to pick up all four feet and how to stand quietly for fly spray. Momoa will need a patient adopter who can continue desensitization training with him and continue to give him the attention he needs to excel.
Momoa thrives with someone calm and consistent, the type who celebrates small wins and doesn’t mind that some things are still a work in progress. In return, you’ll get a gentle, expressive-eyed gelding who wants to be your friend first and foremost.
If you’re looking for a kind, steady companion and don’t mind a little ongoing education, Momoa may just be your perfect match. He has a big body(16hh), soft heart, and a lifetime of love to give. He’s wonderfully sweet, people-oriented, and genuinely enjoys attention, grooming, and being told he’s handsome (which he absolutely is).
Momoa would be fine as a pasture companion but could also go to an adopter who can put him into a training program under a professional trainer. He will require an intermediate handler.
Adoption Fee: $600 Height: 16hh Maximum Carrying Weight (includes tack and rider): 275lbs
Meet Momoa! Momoa came to us after his owners could no longer care for him due to their declining health. He spent nearly 18 years in the same loving home, living the dream as a pasture pet and full-time human companion. It was a difficult decision for his owners to make, but they knew Momoa would find a good home through Longmeadow. After spending some time in quarantine and then being introduced to life in the “big barns,” Momoa was finally ready to be evaluated by our trainers.
Upon evaluation, our trainers found that Momoa was never trained under saddle. He also needed some groundwork training. He was put into our groundwork program where he learned basic pressure and release techniques, as well as how to stand kindly for our vets and our farrier. While he is still learning that patience is a virtue and the farrier really isn’t all that bad, he has come a long way from the gelding he was upon his arrival. He is still working on allowing us to pick up all four feet and how to stand quietly for fly spray. Momoa will need a patient adopter who can continue desensitization training with him and continue to give him the attention he needs to excel.
Momoa thrives with someone calm and consistent, the type who celebrates small wins and doesn’t mind that some things are still a work in progress. In return, you’ll get a gentle, expressive-eyed gelding who wants to be your friend first and foremost.
If you’re looking for a kind, steady companion and don’t mind a little ongoing education, Momoa may just be your perfect match. He has a big body(16hh), soft heart, and a lifetime of love to give. He’s wonderfully sweet, people-oriented, and genuinely enjoys attention, grooming, and being told he’s handsome (which he absolutely is).
Momoa would be fine as a pasture companion but could also go to an adopter who can put him into a training program under a professional trainer. He will require an intermediate handler.
Adoption Fee: $600 Height: 16hh Maximum Carrying Weight (includes tack and rider): 275lbs
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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