The Humane Society of Missouri Longmeadow Rescue Ranch’s Spring Fling transpired Saturday, April 18, 2015 at the facility in Union, Missouri. The day had many ranch animals available to adopt, including horses, pigs, foul, cattle, goats and other breeds. The event, scheduled from 11 AM-3 PM, benefited the Longmeadow Fence Fund.
The Longmeadow Ranch is nestled among 165-acres of woodland near Union, Missouri. The Humane Society of Missouri’s Longmeadow Rescue Ranch has become a haven for hundreds of abused and neglected horses, cows, goats pigs, ducks and other farm animals. The ranch comprises one of the most comprehensive horse and farm animal care and rehabilitation centers in the country. In addition to animal care, ranch staff provide hands-on humane eduction experiences for both children and adults.
Longmeadow Rescue Ranch, once known as Packwood Longmeadow Farm, was purchased in 1988, made possible by a generous bequest from George Packwood, Jr.
George Packwood’s commitment to the Humane Society of Missouri began as an active supporter of the organization and continues today through his generous donation of land to be used specifically for the care of ranch animals.
The Longmeadow Fence Fund is used to help fix the ranch’s fences to provide a safe environment for ranch animals.
The Spring Fling offered a variety of food from different vendors such as Aunt B’s Kettle Corn, Papa Murphy’s and Cool Times. The event had hayrides at specified intervals throughout the ranch. DJ Steve Stewart played many popular tunes for guests and the Lindbergh High Strolling Strings also entertained with a selection of favorites.
Overall, the cloudy weather did not deter the visitors from a splendid day of food, fun, animals, and festivities at the ranch.
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Saddles on display from Little N Ranch booth
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Julie Cobb, the Bucheitt booth
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Catherine Hughes Paw Reading booth
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Kim Seabaugh, Kim Kloeppel
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Jackie Kocurek and Molly Labitska Perfectly Posh Boutique
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Renaissance Fair actors Gareth Davies, Emily Johnson
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Eloise, Stephanie, Carla, Ray
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Emily and Steve Spragens
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Mike Bizelli, Shana Cook
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Lance and Laura Duffie
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Shari and Tom
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Abilene (horse, alumni program) and Carol
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Steve Stewart, DJ, who played various selections of popular tunes
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Brian for Cool Times
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Lindbergh High School Strolling Strings
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Twister with Volunteer
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Beth McMahon of Aunt B’s Kettle Corn
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Meg Frederick, photographer of wild horses.
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Papa Murphy’s, another vendor offering pizza and other dishes
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Lindbergh High Strolling Strings
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Hoover Avenue Designs booth
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A few miniature horses including Teddy, background, and volunteers take a few laps around the stage in the Barn Buddy Parade.
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Aztec ridden by Ed
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Various breeds of foul in the Barn Buddy Parade
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Twister and Volunteer
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Tumbleweed took laps around the stage as part of the Barn Buddy Parade
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Llama Miss Molly takes a few laps around the stadium in the Barn Buddy Parade
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Do not forget a few goats in the Barn Buddy Parade.
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Teddy and a volunteer walk around the stadium in the Barn Buddy Parade
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Marshall and volunteer in the Equine Alumni presentation
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Sarah Sanders riding Briggs
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Crowd is entertained and informed about the rescue horses, main stadium.
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A few horses (Aztec far left, and Marshall, foreground) that participated in the Equine Alumni program.
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The stadium was located right next to the silent auction room.
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The name of the event in the stadium: Sarah Sanders Ride With Excellence
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Stratton Feed booth
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Silent auction items for bid
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Patrons find a table to enjoy the food provided by the many vendors at the event.
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Table of silent auction items
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Guests could bid on many auction items.
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Table of silent auction items
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Guests look at the many horses available for adoption.
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A horse and guest connect.
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What a variety of auction items!
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Patrons could pet some of the horses at the ranch.
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A basket of auction items
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Attendance prizes
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Bridles for sale
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Barn Buddy booth at the event
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Little N Ranch Booth