Long Meadow Equine Rescue

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Long Meadow Equine Rescue

We rescue, rehab and re-home slaughter bound horses, ponies, donkeys and mules as well as retired and senior horses. We are an approved 501c3 non-profit.

All donations are tax deductible and non-refundable. We also do shipping and quarantine.

07/28/2024

21 yrs old ❤️

The oldest horse at the Olympics Wundermaske is partnered by the oldest event rider, Ronald Zabala Goetschel, with a combined age of 78

07/15/2024

Update - 3 camp horses are left

I have updated the list. We have a few being picked up tomorrow. I also added each horsss name below it’s photo so you know who is who.

Below are nine of our rescue owned camp horses. They will all be available after next week as that is our last week of camp for the summer. All of the ones pictured below have done either beginner camp or intermediate camp or both this summer. Please message the page for a list of camp horses that will soon be available.

07/15/2024

We have one week of camp left!
July 22-25 - we have 2 available spots and that’s it for this summer. Hours are 8am-noon and lunch is provided.
Message the page to sign up!

07/15/2024

*travel notice*

We have our once a year trip with the horse trailer out west to South Dakota coming up this weekend. This is the only time all year we are able to deliver horses west of Indiana. If you would like to get a horse hauled from us to the Midwest and points over toward western South Dakota - message the page asap for a quote!

07/11/2024

A few pictures of our rescue horses in the 4th of July parade in Middletown last week!

07/11/2024

We are taking a break from our camp this week for blue ridge hunt pony club camp but we have only one week left with openings for our camp! That is July 22-25 - we have two spots left. Message the page to sign up!

07/09/2024

Out on a trail ride yesterday evening. All of us on Standardbreds - including me taking the picture. Anyone wanting a safe trail horse should consider a standardbred. They really are the best.

06/19/2024

Here’s a large and a medium - both camp ponies that are available now 👀

06/03/2024

This was a direct ship slaughter bound horse from a while back.
He’s a saddlebred who has been pulling a buggy for the Amish for quite some time. He was in his late teens when he came to us, was on the thinner side and like most had a couple months old shoe job that needed pulled and some rest and rehab.
Yesterday one of our kids rode him in a horse show and will be taking him to the state fair of Virginia in September. At state fair he will do the saddleseat division, but yesterdays show only had hunters and western. He did everything right and placed in most of his classes which had 8-10 kids in each. He missed only one lead and before Prestonn even realized, the horse on his own did a flying change in the front and the next stride in the back.
The majority of the horses we get through direct ship (or elsewhere) can usually go on after some time and care, to do many things like this.

Pictured below is Prestonn Caton and “Monkey Business” ❤️

06/01/2024

Summer camp dates announced !

6/17-6/20
6/24-6/27
7/1-7/4
7/15-7/18
7/22-7/25

Camp runs 8am-12pm each day
Cost is $225 and lunch is provided each day
Ages 5 and up are welcome!
Children must wear boots or hard soled shoes. A helmet will be provided if you do not have one. Please bring one if you do!
This is a riding camp and no prior experience is necessary. Beginners through advanced riders welcome.
$50 deposit required. Each week is limited to 8 riders so don’t delay signing up.
Message the page or text Michelle 540-327-8372 with question or to register.

05/29/2024

We have 3 kittens, 2 males and a female that need homes asap - this week!
They can be indoor or outdoor cats. They have been in using litter box. They are 7 weeks old.

We would appreciate it if people would stop dropping off cats. This is not a cat rescue. Thanks in advance.

05/28/2024

Just two short months ago this little hackney mare was pulling a buggy for the Amish. Yesterday one of our kids rode her for his D2 pony club rating. She did a course of stadium jumps at 18” and a cross country course at 2’ along with a considerable amount of hacking in the ring and in open terrain by herself and in a group. She did everythig she was asked with zero problems. ❤️

05/23/2024

We’ve got a small pony hunter and a medium pony jumper if anyone is looking. They’ve both been with us a few months and have been doing 4H and pony club events and lessons. More specific info about each in the caption and there will be a video of each to follow later that will be posted with all details. Both are not for complete beginners but would fit in a lesson program with some schooling.

04/29/2024

Several of our ponies had a great horse show day today!❤️

04/28/2024

Thanks to Dr. Tara and Dr. Hannah for volunteering on their day off today and helping so many of our horses. They gelded 3 donkeys (and trimmed their feet while they were down!!), did an eye enucleation, 8 dentals, trimmed many of our horses and donkeys, pulled coggins on several, and cleaned several sheaths.
We are so thankful for all their help today. ❤️

04/26/2024

Add barrel racing to Bubbas resume!
My daughters horse had an abscess so she took this guy Wednesday night for her barrel race. She had only practiced once on him and he did excellent. She got 2nd place and the best time she’s had yet.
It’s funny how we don’t realize what these horse have done in their past or what they know until they’re in certain situations. Bubba definicely knew the barrel pattern and did see real lead changes without being asked 👀
And he was very under control the entire time. (And yes - in a snaffle bit!)

I’m sure no one is looking for a barrel horse in their late teens but if you have a child or novice rider that would like to get into barrel racing this would be a great horse for them.

04/21/2024

Pessoa close contact saddle. 18” seat. Regular tree. In very good used condition. Soft and supple leather and has been well cared for. Stirrups, leathers, square pad, fleece pad, and girth of buyers choice included. $500

04/21/2024

Beval close contact saddle no knee rolls. 16” seat. In good used condition. Very soft and supple leather. Regular tree. Stirrups, beval leathers, square pad, fleece pad and girth of buyers choice included. $150

Address

2696 Long Meadow Road
Middletown, VA
22645

Website

http://www.paypal.com/paypalme/longmeadowErescue

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Videos

15 yo Paso Fino gelding. 14 hands. This horse is so much fun. He’s my kids favorite of all on the farm. He’s not for a total beginner but he’s not difficult either. He’s happiest in a bitless bridle. He’s great in the ring and out on trails. He’ll lead or follow. He’s a point and shoot type of ride and has no soundness or maintenance issues. This boy is one of the best and a real life unicorn. He’s not keen on being sprayed with the hose but that’s about it. Three-zero-zero-zero

Trot sets at camp today

Here’s a large and a medium - both camp ponies that are available now 👀

19-20 yo medium welsh cross pony gelding. 13.1 hands. This is a wonderful little guy who can be used for total beginners but also can do the wtc horse shows and pony club. He has been driving but rides excellent. He’s great out on trails and by himself or in a group. He has a cloudy right eye but it doesn’t seem to bother him. He does not have any soundness issues or need any maintenance. He’s barefoot and an easy keeper. Perfect gentleman on the ground. This is a really great pony. Two-six-zero-zero

17 yo QH/welsh mare. 14.3 hands. Rides excellent wtc and jumps great as well. Friendly and easy to handle. Great for farrier. She to us with a skinned up back leg but it has healed wonderfully and she is not and has never been off on it at all. She’s a good mover and would be a good lesson horse, 4H or pony club mount. She’s been used in camp for intermediate riders this week. Three-two-zero-zero

Daisy over fences

15 yo pinto pony mare. 12.1 hands. Rides and drives. She was pulling a buggy for a long time but is very well broke to ride. She walks trots and canters easily and is great in a group or by herself, in a ring or in the open. She’ll jump all the jumps in the ring or on the cross country course. She’s been on trails and out with the hounds. Nothing bothers her. She has excellent ground manners and is quiet to be led, groomed and tacked up. Anyone can handle her. Good for farrier. We’ve used her for pony club and 4H. She’s the best pony. Her super low price is one five zero zero and it’s going up the longer she’s here.

20 yo hackney mare. 12.1 hands. Rides excellent also drives. Schooling courses in the ring and out. Hack great as well. Goes better in a bitless bridle but can also go in a snaffle. Very sweet and easy to handle on the ground. She’s been here for a few months and doing lessons, pony club and 4H. Two-four-zero-zero

Gaited Trail Horse Deluxe! 15 yo Spotted Saddle Horse mare. 15.2 hands and chunky. This is a fantastic horse that is suitable for any level rider. Excellent ground manners and is an easy keeper. 100% sound and No vices. Two-five-zero-zero

19 yo hackney gelding. 12 hands. Rides and drives. Excellent small pony and the happiest little soul. Good ground manners and zero soundness issues. Goes out in company and barefoot is fine with him too. And he absolutely adores all the donkeys! Two two five zero

18 yo appendix mare. 15.3 hands. Very well broke to ride and one hand neck rein. English or western. Good in the arena and out on trails. She’s a lot of fun to ride and very easy to make stop or go. We think she’s an old games horse. She is friendly and well mannered. She doesn’t like to stand still with a rider on her, she prefers to keep walking but otherwise is quiet and good for advanced beginners and up. We’ve used her for lessons, 4H and pony club events. Photos in the comments. Two five zero zero

19 yo red roan gelding. 15.2 hands. This guy is the master lesson horse for English or western lessons. He is super quiet and great for complete beginner or adult riders with zero experience. He does not need any maintenance or have any soundness issues. He’s as quiet out on the trails as he is in the arena. Confirmation photos in the comments. Two nine zero zero.

Keep in mind I do not ride western and have no spurs on!!

Consider It Dun - 12 yo QH gelding. 15.2 hands and stocky. Well broke to ride English or western. Neck reins. He’s short strided and would be a great horse for lessons as his trot and canter make it easy to learn on. Does well by himself and with others as well as in the arena and outside. He’s a good all around citizen and would make a nice kids or family horse for lessons, trail riding or local horse shows and events. Confirmation photos in the comments. Three two five zero

This fantastic horse is now available! Bubba is an 18 yo QH gelding who is a fantastic western reining, riding and working ranch horse. On top of that he’s safe enough for walk trot canter lessons for kids. He’s 100% sound and has No vices.

Kid safe horses are worth their weight in gold.

Updated video pony with long feet and road shoes

Look at this little guy - the pony with the road shoes on the long overgrown feet from this weeks direct ship group. He even can jog mostly normal!!! Thanks to everyone who helped and donated towards his fee and care!

Thanks to everyone who shared this direct ship horses post. She got her bail paid and is going to her new home today! (This is the 22 yo standie mare!)

Anyone looking for a younger horse - this is a 8 yo gaited/TWH gelding. He’s very friendly and well broke and rides hood in the ring and out on trails. He’s 15 hands and doesn’t have any health, soundness or maintenance issues. Two two zero zero