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Bernadette is a sweet Grade mare who came to us in the summer of 2024. When she arrived, she was underweight and unhandled. It took some time for Bernadette to get used to her new life at the Ranch. Once she began her groundwork and passed some of the basics, our trainers were ready to evaluate her.
Upon evaluation, our trainers found that Bernadette (surprisingly) responded to bridle pressure. She backed up nicely and was fairly soft in the brindle. Upon evaluation under saddle, however, our trainers found that Bernadette was uncomfortable. She did not like being saddled, girthed, and mounted. She would shake violently while our trainers attempted to work with her while doing these things. At this point, due to her age and lack of training under saddle, we believe Bernadette would do best as a pasture pet.
Don’t let this sway your opinion of this cutie! Bernadette has kind eyes and a gentle soul. Once she settles into a new routine, Bernadette shines. She gets along with other horses and tends to be on the lower end of the pecking order. Once you gain her trust, Bernadette enjoys the occasional pet of affection. While she is still working on being comfortable with our farrier, she has already come a far way in her training. We think she would do best with a confident handler who has the time to earn her trust and work with her to be the best horse she can be.
Adoption Fee: $300 Height:13.3hh Maximum Carrying Weight (includes tack and rider): 130lbs
Bernadette is a sweet Grade mare who came to us in the summer of 2024. When she arrived, she was underweight and unhandled. It took some time for Bernadette to get used to her new life at the Ranch. Once she began her groundwork and passed some of the basics, our trainers were ready to evaluate her.
Upon evaluation, our trainers found that Bernadette (surprisingly) responded to bridle pressure. She backed up nicely and was fairly soft in the brindle. Upon evaluation under saddle, however, our trainers found that Bernadette was uncomfortable. She did not like being saddled, girthed, and mounted. She would shake violently while our trainers attempted to work with her while doing these things. At this point, due to her age and lack of training under saddle, we believe Bernadette would do best as a pasture pet.
Don’t let this sway your opinion of this cutie! Bernadette has kind eyes and a gentle soul. Once she settles into a new routine, Bernadette shines. She gets along with other horses and tends to be on the lower end of the pecking order. Once you gain her trust, Bernadette enjoys the occasional pet of affection. While she is still working on being comfortable with our farrier, she has already come a far way in her training. We think she would do best with a confident handler who has the time to earn her trust and work with her to be the best horse she can be.
Adoption Fee: $300 Height:13.3hh Maximum Carrying Weight (includes tack and rider): 130lbs
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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