Imagine a better

World For Horses

We are Colorado Horse Rescue, and we work to continuously reimagine what’s possible and create a reality where safe solutions exist for every horse.

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RESCUE

Imagine a world where no horses fall through the cracks.

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EDUCATE

Imagine a time where horses are no longer thought of only as tools or sports equipment.

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CARE

Imagine a society that empowers every horse to reach their potential.

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Imagine a culture where every horse is valued.

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Featured Horses

FLOWER

Restricted Release pending weaning. Born April 7, 2022, I'm a young one with plenty of spunk and personality. My Mom is about 15 hands tall and my legs are soooo long! Would you like a project? Interested in starting a young horse and eventually putting her under saddle? Come check out Flower. We ar…

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ABENDAGO

IN THE ADOPTION PROCESS!!! This gorgeous bay mustang has a considerable amount of training under his belt but still shows us he's unpredictable at times. We're going back over the basics with him at this time. Abendago is a lot of horse for any potential owner, so a patient, experienced and talented…

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ECHO

Echo will make a wonderful kids horse. At 24, she needs more of a light ride, and should only carry around 125 pounds total with tack/rider. She has lots of trail experience and is safe on the ground for beginner riders. She prefers a bitless bridle, or mechanical hackamore. She has Cushing’s and is…

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The

Issue

Every week, an average of 18 horses are sold at the livestock auction in our community. Approximately ten are purchased by kill buyers and shipped to Mexico to be slaughtered for meat. We rescue as many of these animals as we can, in addition to accepting and rehoming horses from families in personal crisis.
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COMPANION CONNECTION

Companionship – because not all horses need a rider. Our new Companion Connection program was formed to find solutions to the challenges facing non-riding horses.

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A MOVEMENT STARTS WITH ONE THING. MOVEMENT.

As a 501(c)(3) impact organization operating in since 1986, Colorado Horse Rescue is the home of unbridled potential. We exist to build a better future for horses, one life at a time.

2021 Annual Report

197

SAFE SOLUTIONS PROVIDED FOR HORSES AT RISK

(2021)

104

HORSES WELCOMED THROUGH OUR GATES

(2021)

What’s new at the rescue?

Nov 14
CHR Training Program – An Alternative Approach

Here at Colorado Horse Rescue (CHR), we find pride in the various behind-the-scenes aspects of taking care of ...
Aug 19
Companion Connection

Because Not Every Horse Needs A Rider There is a hard truth in the equine industry that can be difficult fo...
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