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Cortana is a cute bay Quarter Horse Arabian cross who came to us in the summer of 2024. When she arrived, she was skittish and uneasy with human interaction. It took some time for her to settle in. Once she realized humans weren’t too bad and she was more comfortable being handled, our trainers began her evaluation.
The first thing we noticed about Cortana was that she was blind on her left side, which explained why she took so long to settle into a new place. Now that she has adapted to her new life at the Ranch, her lack of vision does not seem to affect her daily life.
Upon evaluation, our trainers found that Cortana responded to bridle pressure. She backed up nicely and was fairly soft in the brindle. Upon evaluation under saddle, however, our trainers found Cortana unsafe. She was strongly opposed to being saddled, girthed, and mounted. She would kick at her belly and out behind her while our trainers worked with her. Due to these habits, her age, and her left-side blindness, we believe Cortana would do best as a pasture pet.
Cortana does have a sweet side - her adopter will just need to be able to work with her and gain her trust to find it. She is a horse who enjoys spending more time with her equine buddies than her humans, but our trainers did notice that she does try to connect with her handlers during groundwork sessions. We think Cortana’s ideal adopter is someone who just wants to add a cute little mare to their herd at home. An adopter with enough equine knowledge to work with her to become more comfortable and confident with the farrier and humans in general. Think Cortana is the right horse for you? Visit our adoption requirements on our website and apply today!
Adoption Fee: $300 Height:13.3hh Maximum Carrying Weight (includes tack and rider): 150lbs
Cortana is a cute bay Quarter Horse Arabian cross who came to us in the summer of 2024. When she arrived, she was skittish and uneasy with human interaction. It took some time for her to settle in. Once she realized humans weren’t too bad and she was more comfortable being handled, our trainers began her evaluation.
The first thing we noticed about Cortana was that she was blind on her left side, which explained why she took so long to settle into a new place. Now that she has adapted to her new life at the Ranch, her lack of vision does not seem to affect her daily life.
Upon evaluation, our trainers found that Cortana responded to bridle pressure. She backed up nicely and was fairly soft in the brindle. Upon evaluation under saddle, however, our trainers found Cortana unsafe. She was strongly opposed to being saddled, girthed, and mounted. She would kick at her belly and out behind her while our trainers worked with her. Due to these habits, her age, and her left-side blindness, we believe Cortana would do best as a pasture pet.
Cortana does have a sweet side - her adopter will just need to be able to work with her and gain her trust to find it. She is a horse who enjoys spending more time with her equine buddies than her humans, but our trainers did notice that she does try to connect with her handlers during groundwork sessions. We think Cortana’s ideal adopter is someone who just wants to add a cute little mare to their herd at home. An adopter with enough equine knowledge to work with her to become more comfortable and confident with the farrier and humans in general. Think Cortana is the right horse for you? Visit our adoption requirements on our website and apply today!
Adoption Fee: $300 Height:13.3hh Maximum Carrying Weight (includes tack and rider): 150lbs
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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