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Breed: American Saddlebred Gender: Mare Age: 1 Height: 13.1hh Color: Chestnut Disciplines: Prospect for Any Discipline Adoption fee: $600 Location: Longmeadow Rescue Ranch — Union, MO Sassafrass came to Longmeadow when she was only days old, arriving alongside her mom and not quite sure how she felt about humans. From the start, she had that unmistakable Saddlebred presence. She was bright, expressive, and just a little dramatic in the most adorable way. As a young Saddlebred, she is full of curiosity, and while her eyes may look big at times, it’s simply part of her endearing, animated personality. As she’s grown, Sassafrass has worked hard on her baby basics. She had to learn all about groundwork and halter training, and she picked up on her lessons very quickly. Sass is a smart girl who enjoys having a job to do. She now understands leading cues for walking forward, halting, and backing up, and she has learned to stand politely for the farrier. In fact, she proudly ground ties while being trimmed, a big accomplishment for a young horse. She truly enjoys the company of people; although she may be a bit hesitant when first meeting someone new, she warms up quickly once she feels comfortable. Like any young horse, Sassafrass is still working on a few skills. Our groundwork team is currently teaching Sass how to stand nicely for the vet, specifically when getting vaccines, and accepting dewormer and other medications orally. She gets along well with both mares and geldings and even lived with mini equine while growing up at the Ranch. She is a sociable filly by nature. Because she is still very much a baby (with baby tendencies), Sassafrass will need an adopter who has previous experience with young horses, as well as someone who is confident in guiding her through her continued training with the vet and accepting oral medications. An adopter familiar with Saddlebreds and their personalities would also be a major benefit. With the right person, we think Sassafrass will grow into a solid, amazing, willing partner. Longmeadow Rescue Ranch is a rescue; this horse is for adoption, not for sale. Rescue website: http://www.longmeadowrescueranch.org