CRYSTAL– 10 YEARS OLD SORREL ROCKY MTN MARE - $700 (Union)

CRYSTAL– 10 YEARS OLD SORREL ROCKY MTN MARE 1

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Crystal is a Rocky Mountain mare who came to Longmeadow in 2025 as an owner surrender. She handled her initial 30-day quarantine period well and quickly progressed to the evaluation stage. Crystal is completely blind in her left eye and is expected to gradually lose vision in the right. 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. She will need a calm, confident adopter who will offer stability and leadership rather than sympathy.

Crystal is currently in our training program and is trained for riding under saddle. We are 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.

Crystal is best suited for an advanced intermediate rider. An adopter who has experience with hotter, more nervous horses and is comfortable helping a horse build trust from the ground up would be the perfect partner for this mare. For the right person, this beautiful girl has the potential to become a steady, reliable partner.

It should be noted that Crystal is noticeably more reactive on her blind side. She tends to overcompensate by trying to position people (or other animals) on her good side. She could definitely use some desensitization training, but we think this is something that can improve over time with training and exposure. Crystal stands approximately 14.3hh

Maximum Carrying Weight (tack plus rider): 200 lbs

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Longmeadow holds open house every Friday from 12 P.M. - 3 P.M., and Saturday from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. PLEASE CALL Linda Chapman at show contact info to learn more about Crystal or other farm animals available for adoption. Visit www.longmeadowrescueranch.org PHONE DOES NOT ACCEPT TEXT

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posted: 2025-11-03 09:46

updated: 2025-12-01 14:14

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