HASHBROWN

Meet Hashbrown! Hashbrown came to Longmeadow in 2023 as an owner surrender. He was extremely frightened of people when he arrived – so much so that he would tremble anytime someone entered his stall. When we were finally able to halter him, we found that he was suffering from severe dental neglect and had an infected tooth causing him immense pain. No wonder he didn’t want us near him! We weren’t too sure what happened in this young Mustang’s past, but we knew what his new future would bring – lots of care, patience, and love. Once we gained his trust, we were able to have him seen by our vet to treat his tooth and begin his much-needed dental care journey. Then, once his teeth were taken care of, we introduced him to our farrier. Again, he was terrified. It took months for Hashbrown to stand safely and calmly for our farrier, and some days he is still unsure, but we are very proud of how far this boy has come! Eventually, he was settled in enough to be evaluated by our trainers. In time, he was lightly started under saddle, but during early training we noticed lameness in his front left leg. Radiographs revealed a possible bone chip in the lateral side of his pastern, which our vets believed could be the source of the issue. Unfortunately, due to his troubled past, Hashbrown was not a tolerant patient during parts of the procedure of the lameness exam (specifically the parts that included needles), so we were unable to fully pinpoint the problem. Due to these soundness limitations he showed, he is best suited as a pasture pet. That said, if someone experienced wanted to pursue further training and veterinary work, he may still have potential under saddle with a professional trainer and, eventually, an advanced rider.Hashbrown is a reserved soul who takes time to build trust with his handler, but once a bond is formed, his intelligence and willingness to please shines. He’s a quick learner, retained training well, and responded best when working consistently with one or two confident handlers. However, due to his painful dental history and the abscessed tooth, Hashbrown can still be a bit head shy. Because of this and his cautious nature, he’ll do best with a patient, experienced handler who can continue to build his confidence and trust. He will also require a 6-month dental float schedule for the rest of his life to maintain his dental health after his tooth abscess.Hashbrown is an easy keeper and comfortable in a pasture setting. He gets along well with both geldings and mares. He will need an adopter who can continue working with him to gain confidence in seeing the vet and farrier. Adoption Fee: $600Height: 14.1hhMaximum Carrying Weight (includes tack and rider): 190lbs