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A749090
Located At: Humane Society of Missouri - Longmeadow
Description: I am an unaltered female, sil dapple Rocky Mtn Horse.
Weight: I weigh approximately 1030.00 lbs.
Age: The shelter staff think I am about 11 years old.
More Info: I have been at the shelter since Jun 27, 2025.
Bio: Meet Crystal!
Crystal is a Rocky Mountain mare who came to us in 2025 as an owner surrender. She handled her initial 30-day quarantine period well and quickly progressed to the evaluation stage. However, it took some time for our trainers to get a clear read on her due to a unique challenge: Crystal is completely blind in her left eye and is expected to gradually lose vision in the right. But don’t let this sway your opinion of this beautiful girl! While this may seem intimidating at first, we think it’s worth noting that many horses with similar conditions adjust remarkably well. Like other blind horses we’ve had here at Longmeadow, with the right handling and support, they often go on to have full, successful riding careers or comfortable lives as pasture pets. We believe Crystal has every chance to do the same.
Crystal took a little while to adjust to her new life here at Longmeadow. She tended to get nervous when separated from her equine herd and took longer to adapt to new environments around the Ranch. However, Crystal always showed genuine potential for growth in the right hands. Now, the sweet mare thrives under firm boundaries and consistent, positive reinforcement. Crystal is not a good fit for an adopter searching for a horse to coddle. She needs a calm, confident adopter who will offer stability and leadership rather than sympathy.
Crystal is trained for riding under saddle and thrives off of routine. She’s currently in our training program for a refresher and is working on building confidence while being ridden in our indoor arena. While she has a foundation in basic groundwork, her limited vision does contribute to some nervousness, both on the ground and under saddle. However, with steady, patient handling and consistent work, we believe Crystal will continue to grow more comfortable and could become a dependable riding partner. Like many partially blind horses, she may just need a little extra time to get there.
Crystal is best suited for an advanced intermediate rider. An adopter who has experience with blind horses is a plus, but most importantly, Crystal will need an adopter who is comfortable helping a horse build trust from the ground up. For the right person, this beautiful girl has the potential to become a steady, reliable partner. She enjoys her one-on-one time with her trainers and has settled into her life nicely here at Longmeadow.
Adoption fee: $700
Height: 14.3hh
Maximum Carrying Weight (includes tack and rider): 200lbs
Crystal is a Rocky Mountain mare who came to us in 2025 as an owner surrender. She handled her initial 30-day quarantine period well and quickly progressed to the evaluation stage. However, it took some time for our trainers to get a clear read on her due to a unique challenge: Crystal is completely blind in her left eye and is expected to gradually lose vision in the right. But don’t let this sway your opinion of this beautiful girl! While this may seem intimidating at first, we think it’s worth noting that many horses with similar conditions adjust remarkably well. Like other blind horses we’ve had here at Longmeadow, with the right handling and support, they often go on to have full, successful riding careers or comfortable lives as pasture pets. We believe Crystal has every chance to do the same.
Crystal took a little while to adjust to her new life here at Longmeadow. She tended to get nervous when separated from her equine herd and took longer to adapt to new environments around the Ranch. However, Crystal always showed genuine potential for growth in the right hands. Now, the sweet mare thrives under firm boundaries and consistent, positive reinforcement. Crystal is not a good fit for an adopter searching for a horse to coddle. She needs a calm, confident adopter who will offer stability and leadership rather than sympathy.
Crystal is trained for riding under saddle and thrives off of routine. She’s currently in our training program for a refresher and is working on building confidence while being ridden in our indoor arena. While she has a foundation in basic groundwork, her limited vision does contribute to some nervousness, both on the ground and under saddle. However, with steady, patient handling and consistent work, we believe Crystal will continue to grow more comfortable and could become a dependable riding partner. Like many partially blind horses, she may just need a little extra time to get there.
Crystal is best suited for an advanced intermediate rider. An adopter who has experience with blind horses is a plus, but most importantly, Crystal will need an adopter who is comfortable helping a horse build trust from the ground up. For the right person, this beautiful girl has the potential to become a steady, reliable partner. She enjoys her one-on-one time with her trainers and has settled into her life nicely here at Longmeadow.
Adoption fee: $700
Height: 14.3hh
Maximum Carrying Weight (includes tack and rider): 200lbs
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Shelter information
Location: Humane Society of Missouri - Longmeadow
Phone Number: (636) 583-8759
Address: By Appointment Only
Union, MO 63084
Union, MO 63084
