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When Hazel came to Longmeadow, she was not a fan of humans. She would pin her ears and try to bite our staff. It took a lot of work to get Hazel to trust us enough to even stand in the same stall. After a couple weeks of settling into the Ranch (and with the help of a treat or two), Hazel began to come around. Slowly but surely, Hazel started to trust the groundwork team enough to work with her in a halter. Then, she allowed the staff to halter her and lead her around. She began to enjoy her time spent outside, and knew we had her best interests at heart when we were leading her somewhere. Eventually, after her routine quarantine period was over, we were able to bring Hazel up to our public barns for more human interaction. After lots of trust-building and weeks spent with our groundwork team, Hazel was finally safe enough for us to handle daily!
During her evaluation by our trainers, they found that Hazel was nervous during tack up. She would mouth the bridal but did understand basic cues, like halting and backing. When one of our trainers laid across her back, Hazel pinned her ears and tried to bite. She didn’t seem sore during palpation on her ribs or back, so we think this is a bad habit that will need to be trained out of her. After several training sessions at the Ranch, our trainers did not feel Hazel was safe enough to ride. They do believe, however, that she has previous training under saddle and that with some time and patience, she could become a solid horse for an experienced adopter.
Due to her lack of training and dangerous tendencies, we think Hazel will need a restart with a professional trainer for 60-90 days. With the help of a trainer, Hazel could go to an advanced rider.
This sorrel mare has a beautiful face and tons of potential! With the right person, we think she’d flourish. She gets along with mares and geldings, although she does tend to be towards the top of the pecking order. Hazel is still working on standing nicely for the farrier. She does well with the vet. Think Hazel is the right horse for you? Visit our website and apply today!
Adoption Fee: $500 Height: 15hh Maximum Carrying Weight (includes tack and rider): 200lbs
When Hazel came to Longmeadow, she was not a fan of humans. She would pin her ears and try to bite our staff. It took a lot of work to get Hazel to trust us enough to even stand in the same stall. After a couple weeks of settling into the Ranch (and with the help of a treat or two), Hazel began to come around. Slowly but surely, Hazel started to trust the groundwork team enough to work with her in a halter. Then, she allowed the staff to halter her and lead her around. She began to enjoy her time spent outside, and knew we had her best interests at heart when we were leading her somewhere. Eventually, after her routine quarantine period was over, we were able to bring Hazel up to our public barns for more human interaction. After lots of trust-building and weeks spent with our groundwork team, Hazel was finally safe enough for us to handle daily!
During her evaluation by our trainers, they found that Hazel was nervous during tack up. She would mouth the bridal but did understand basic cues, like halting and backing. When one of our trainers laid across her back, Hazel pinned her ears and tried to bite. She didn’t seem sore during palpation on her ribs or back, so we think this is a bad habit that will need to be trained out of her. After several training sessions at the Ranch, our trainers did not feel Hazel was safe enough to ride. They do believe, however, that she has previous training under saddle and that with some time and patience, she could become a solid horse for an experienced adopter.
Due to her lack of training and dangerous tendencies, we think Hazel will need a restart with a professional trainer for 60-90 days. With the help of a trainer, Hazel could go to an advanced rider.
This sorrel mare has a beautiful face and tons of potential! With the right person, we think she’d flourish. She gets along with mares and geldings, although she does tend to be towards the top of the pecking order. Hazel is still working on standing nicely for the farrier. She does well with the vet. Think Hazel is the right horse for you? Visit our website and apply today!
Adoption Fee: $500 Height: 15hh 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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