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Hermes made Longmeadow news when she arrived at the Ranch in the beginning of 2023. She was part of the Benton County rescue – a group of horses that came to us covered in cockleburs and infested with parasites. They all needed dental care, hoof care, and overall medical care. Hermes had a vendetta against humans upon her arrival, and we couldn’t blame her. After all the neglect she had faced, it was no wonder why she didn’t trust any of our staff or volunteers at first. It took her a while to come around, but after a lot of patience and love, Hermes learned to trust Longmeadow staff and the groundwork team enough to begin her halter training. Thanks to our skilled employees and volunteers, Hermes was eventually safe enough to be handled and examined by our vets.
After a routine pregnancy check, we found Hermes was pregnant and due within the next few months! Due to the neglect she had faced and the stress she had been put through, we weren’t sure her foal would make it. We hoped for the best and waited until one-night, little Prada made her way into the world as a healthy, happy baby! After months of caring for her baby and being such an amazing mother, Prada was weaned and has since been adopted! After her motherly duties were finished, she could begin her evaluation stage.
Upon evaluation, our trainer found that Hermes was likely started under saddle at some point in her life. She would wear a saddle and take a bridle with no problems and understood the basic concepts of halting and some steering while on the ground. Since she was not completely comfortable with our trainer riding her, we decided that it was both hers and our best interest to be restarted completely.
Hermes will need an advanced rider and handler to correct negative behaviors as they arise in her future training. She is still working on trusting humans, but Hermes is very intelligent and catches on quickly to correction and commands. She stands tied very well and has learned to trust the farrier. Hermes is a beautiful, gaited mare who came to us with a hardened heart, and we understand why. She has progressed so well and would make an amazing horse for an adopter with patience and a love for rescued animals.
Adoption Fee: $900 Height: 14.2HH Maximum Carrying Weight (includes tack and rider): 200lbs
Hermes made Longmeadow news when she arrived at the Ranch in the beginning of 2023. She was part of the Benton County rescue – a group of horses that came to us covered in cockleburs and infested with parasites. They all needed dental care, hoof care, and overall medical care. Hermes had a vendetta against humans upon her arrival, and we couldn’t blame her. After all the neglect she had faced, it was no wonder why she didn’t trust any of our staff or volunteers at first. It took her a while to come around, but after a lot of patience and love, Hermes learned to trust Longmeadow staff and the groundwork team enough to begin her halter training. Thanks to our skilled employees and volunteers, Hermes was eventually safe enough to be handled and examined by our vets.
After a routine pregnancy check, we found Hermes was pregnant and due within the next few months! Due to the neglect she had faced and the stress she had been put through, we weren’t sure her foal would make it. We hoped for the best and waited until one-night, little Prada made her way into the world as a healthy, happy baby! After months of caring for her baby and being such an amazing mother, Prada was weaned and has since been adopted! After her motherly duties were finished, she could begin her evaluation stage.
Upon evaluation, our trainer found that Hermes was likely started under saddle at some point in her life. She would wear a saddle and take a bridle with no problems and understood the basic concepts of halting and some steering while on the ground. Since she was not completely comfortable with our trainer riding her, we decided that it was both hers and our best interest to be restarted completely.
Hermes will need an advanced rider and handler to correct negative behaviors as they arise in her future training. She is still working on trusting humans, but Hermes is very intelligent and catches on quickly to correction and commands. She stands tied very well and has learned to trust the farrier. Hermes is a beautiful, gaited mare who came to us with a hardened heart, and we understand why. She has progressed so well and would make an amazing horse for an adopter with patience and a love for rescued animals.
Adoption Fee: $900 Height: 14.2HH 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.
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.
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