Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 3
Gender: Mare
Breed: Thoroughbred
Bio: Aly is a one eyed thoroughbred off the track. She is started under saddle and has had some round pen work done. She has a lot of energy and needs regular exercise. She has a sweet personality, loads, clips, and baths fine. I don't guarantee her sound.
Owner(s): Jason
Category: Riding
Age: 12
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15.1
Breed: Appaloosa
Bio: Apples has it all going on! An auction save, we believe he has some great all-around training. Needs maintenance and front shoes to stay sound and is not a competition level ride. Suggested 2-3 times per week ride - he much prefers arena work to trails but would adapt with a knowledgeable rider and another confident lead horse. Apples will benefit from groundwork to excel under saddle.
Handler Experience: Intermediate - Has a working knowledge of horse behavior and herd dynamics, and is able to catch, halter, lead, and saddle safely. Has a working knowledge of the basics of movement on the ground, and is comfortable and balanced in the saddle at all gaits.
Category: Riding
Age: 12
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15.3
Breed: Paint
Bio: Advanced and very sensitive horse that will require his rider to be aware and conscience of that nature. Needs front shoes, does not like his mouth handled and needs an experienced and patient adopter.
Handler Experience: Advanced - Able to read subtle cues from a horse on the ground and in the saddle. Can handle and correct frequent and/or severe spooking or misbehaving under saddle and on the ground.
Category: Staff
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Paint
Handler Experience: Intermediate - Has a working knowledge of horse behavior and herd dynamics, and is able to catch, halter, lead, and saddle safely. Has a working knowledge of the basics of movement on the ground, and is comfortable and balanced in the saddle at all gaits.
Category: Under Evaluation
Age: 13
Gender: Gelding
Height: 14.3
Breed: Paint
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 22
Gender: Mare
Height: 15.1
Breed: Saddlebred
My Story
Category: Riding
Age: 5
Gender: Mare
Height: 14
Breed: Mustang
Bio: I'm a Freshman at CSU as of Jan 1st! I'll be going through training with Equine Science students and learning a bunch of new stuff! Sorry, I won't be available for adoption until I finish my first semester at the end of March. Complete a horse match profile at chr.org if you want to be find out if you're a match for me!
Handler Experience: Trainer - Has an advanced skill set plus several years of experience in successfully teaching multiple types of green horses.
Category: Riding
Age: 5
Gender: Mare
Height: 15.1
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: Friendly and eager to learn. Is excelling with consistent, gentle training and leadership. Has had a saddle on her back but not a rider at this point.
Handler Experience: Trainer - Has an advanced skill set plus several years of experience in successfully teaching multiple types of green horses.
Category: Riding
Age: 23
Gender: Mare
Height: 14.1
Breed: Morgan
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 29
Gender: Mare
Height: 16
Breed: Thoroughbred
My Story
Category: Vet Hold
Age: 24
Gender: Mare
Height: 13.3
Breed: Mustang
Bio: This petite and pretty mustang mare is sound and easy to care for. Someone with previous mustang experience is preferred as she can be reactive and unpredictable at times. Easy keeper.
Handler Experience: Advanced - Able to read subtle cues from a horse on the ground and in the saddle. Can handle and correct frequent and/or severe spooking or misbehaving under saddle and on the ground.
Category: Riding
Age: 13
Gender: Mare
Height: 14.2
Breed: Appaloosa
Bio: Clover is a nice horse, willing and requires a confident rider to provide support both in the saddle and from the ground. Her adopter should be at least intermediate level riding ability with some problem solving skills or resources for problem solving.
Handler Experience: Intermediate - Has a working knowledge of horse behavior and herd dynamics, and is able to catch, halter, lead, and saddle safely. Has a working knowledge of the basics of movement on the ground, and is comfortable and balanced in the saddle at all gaits.
Category: Vet Hold
Age: 15
Gender: Gelding
Height: TBD
Breed: Paint
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Vet Hold
Age: 15
Gender: Mare
Height: 14.3
Breed: Appaloosa
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Miniature
Age: 9
Gender: Mare
Height: 9
Breed: Miniature
Bio: Needs care to put on weight with experienced handler. White marks on her back are from poor fitting equipment or other wounds.
Handler Experience: Advanced - Able to read subtle cues from a horse on the ground and in the saddle. Can handle and correct frequent and/or severe spooking or misbehaving under saddle and on the ground.
Category: Riding
Age: 15
Gender: Gelding
Height: 16.1
Breed: Draft Cross
Bio: Re-check his status with these two potential adopters before the Feb showcase.
Handler Experience: Intermediate - Has a working knowledge of horse behavior and herd dynamics, and is able to catch, halter, lead, and saddle safely. Has a working knowledge of the basics of movement on the ground, and is comfortable and balanced in the saddle at all gaits.
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 21
Gender: Mare
Height: 17.1
Breed: Clydesdale
Bio: Retired from the dude ranch life where she pulled a sleigh with a partner, Delilah is in very good condition but deserves semi-retirement. If you have experience putting a horse to cart, she could be a fun horse for light work. She has not been trained to carry a rider and we will not adopt her to someone needing a riding horse. She is as beautiful as they come and also a bit shy.
Handler Experience: Advanced - Able to read subtle cues from a horse on the ground and in the saddle. Can handle and correct frequent and/or severe spooking or misbehaving under saddle and on the ground.
Category: Staff
Age: 20
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15
Breed: Quarter Horse
Category: Riding
Age: 12
Gender: Mare
Height: TBD
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: Will require a strong, advanced level rider to re-introduce her to riding. An advanced handler can work with a horse that may be either highly trained or very green, but overall requires advanced skills. This horse may be over-
reactive with less predictable behaviors.
Handler Experience: Advanced - Able to read subtle cues from a horse on the ground and in the saddle. Can handle and correct frequent and/or severe spooking or misbehaving under saddle and on the ground.
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 19
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: Sweet and safe to handle. Playful and confident in the herd.
Handler Experience: Intermediate - Has a working knowledge of horse behavior and herd dynamics, and is able to catch, halter, lead, and saddle safely. Has a working knowledge of the basics of movement on the ground, and is comfortable and balanced in the saddle at all gaits.
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 26
Gender: Mare
Height: 14.3
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: Eligible for Foster Care! Eeyore is a friendly and safe former dude ranch horse, rescued in a collaborative effort to bring 58 horses to safety. Retired from many years of trails rides, she is proven safe for children on the ground and as lead line pony.
Handler Experience: Intermediate - Has a working knowledge of horse behavior and herd dynamics, and is able to catch, halter, lead, and saddle safely. Has a working knowledge of the basics of movement on the ground, and is comfortable and balanced in the saddle at all gaits.
Category: Vet Hold
Age: 14
Gender: Mare
Height: 14.2
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: Eligible for Foster Care! Electra is a friendly and safe former dude ranch horse, rescued in a collaborative effort to bring 58 horses to safety. Retired from many years of trails rides, she is proven safe for children on the ground and as lead line pony. After receiving vital hoof care and improving her overall condition, this sweet little red mare is ready for a new, loving home.
Handler Experience: Intermediate - Has a working knowledge of horse behavior and herd dynamics, and is able to catch, halter, lead, and saddle safely. Has a working knowledge of the basics of movement on the ground, and is comfortable and balanced in the saddle at all gaits.
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 18
Gender: Mare
Height: 14.3
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: Foster 2019
Handler Experience: Beginner - Just starting to learn how to catch, halter, and lead a horse. Establishing basic riding skills and aids: balance at a halt/walk/trot, steering, leg and hand cues.
Category: Under Evaluation
Age: 1
Gender: Filly
Height: TBD
Breed: Quarter Horse
Handler Experience: Trainer - Has an advanced skill set plus several years of experience in successfully teaching multiple types of green horses.
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 22
Gender: Gelding
Height: 13.2
Breed: Haflinger
Bio: Patient, sweet-tempered, and engaging Haflinger with personality and good looks. Level headed, safe on the ground, not eligible to be adopted as a riding horse.
Handler Experience: Intermediate - Has a working knowledge of horse behavior and herd dynamics, and is able to catch, halter, lead, and saddle safely. Has a working knowledge of the basics of movement on the ground, and is comfortable and balanced in the saddle at all gaits.
Category: Under Evaluation
Age: 12
Gender: Mare
Height: 14.3
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: Green and would benefit from a consistent home with structure. This mare has great conformation for almost any task. If you are a trainer looking for a project, this is your mare.
Handler Experience: Trainer - Has an advanced skill set plus several years of experience in successfully teaching multiple types of green horses.
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 19
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15.1
Breed: Arabian
Bio: Experience the flamboyant personality of a true Arabian! Social and an extrovert in his herd, Flame would benefit from fair and consistent handling from his future owner.
Handler Experience: Intermediate - Has a working knowledge of horse behavior and herd dynamics, and is able to catch, halter, lead, and saddle safely. Has a working knowledge of the basics of movement on the ground, and is comfortable and balanced in the saddle at all gaits.
Category: Under Evaluation
Age: 21
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15.2
Breed: Quarter Horse
Handler Experience: Beginner - Just starting to learn how to catch, halter, and lead a horse. Establishing basic riding skills and aids: balance at a halt/walk/trot, steering, leg and hand cues.
Category: Riding
Age: 15
Gender: Mare
Height: 14.2
Breed: Mustang
Bio: I'm a Freshman at CSU as of Jan 1st! I'll be going through training with Equine Science students and learning a bunch of new stuff! Sorry, I won't be available for adoption until I finish my first semester at the end of March. Complete a horse match profile at chr.org if you want to be find out if you're a match for me!
Handler Experience: Trainer - Has an advanced skill set plus several years of experience in successfully teaching multiple types of green horses.
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 22
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: We are very sad to announce that George will be retiring from the programs at Hearts & Horses. Prior to joining the herd, George had a very successful competitive, but physically demanding, career as a cutting horse. As he has aged he has been experiencing periods of lameness that over the past year have not responded sufficiently to treatment to allow him to comfortably continue to serve our participants. We are beginning the careful search to find that perfect home for George, an amazing gelding who has been a favorite here at Hearts & Horses since 2016. George's ideal home is one with a space large enough to live without too much fresh grass. He needs the company of geldings rather than mares. George is retiring from Hearts & Horses to become a companion horse, however he would LOVE to be able to continue to do an occasional pony ride at the walk with a young child from time to time. If you are interested in George, please submit a "Letter of Interest" to our Director of Equine Services, which should contain information about the following items: - your experience with horses - what George's job would be - a description of the living situation available for him (turn out, quality of feed, shelter and general care) - your ability to meet, maintain and provide care in case of a veterinary emergency Send your Letter of Interest to Liz de Kock - liz@heartsandhorses.org. If you have any questions, you can also call Liz at (970) 663-4200 x 304 Thank You!
Owner(s): Liz
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 31
Gender: Mare
Height: 14.3
Breed: Mustang
Bio: Kind, gentle, and deserving of a home with loving adopters. A sweetheart for the farrier, the veterinarian, and our volunteers here at the rescue.
Handler Experience: Beginner - Just starting to learn how to catch, halter, and lead a horse. Establishing basic riding skills and aids: balance at a halt/walk/trot, steering, leg and hand cues.
Category: Riding
Age: 12
Gender: Mare
Height: 14
Breed: Appaloosa
Bio: I'm a Freshman at CSU as of Jan 1st! I'll be going through training with Equine Science students and learning a bunch of new stuff! Sorry, I won't be available for adoption until I finish my first semester at the end of March. Complete a horse match profile at chr.org if you want to be find out if you're a match for me!
Handler Experience: Advanced - Able to read subtle cues from a horse on the ground and in the saddle. Can handle and correct frequent and/or severe spooking or misbehaving under saddle and on the ground.
Category: Miniature
Age: 4
Gender: Mare
Height: 9.2
Breed: Miniature
Bio: Young, sound and a bit bossy with other herd members. Not considered safe for children without additional training and consistent handling. No limitations for this young mini, she just needs an education.
Handler Experience: Advanced - Able to read subtle cues from a horse on the ground and in the saddle. Can handle and correct frequent and/or severe spooking or misbehaving under saddle and on the ground.
Category: Riding
Age: 5
Gender: Mare
Height: TBD
Breed: Grade
Bio: As of 11/23/20 I'm in a training foster! Wait till you see what I've been up to... Huckleberry Live Stream
Shy, spirited, eager to learn. Huckleberry is excelling with consistent, gentle training and leadership. If you have training experience and are looking for a project, this is your mare!
Handler Experience: Trainer - Has an advanced skill set plus several years of experience in successfully teaching multiple types of green horses.
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 13
Gender: Mare
Height: 14
Breed: Appaloosa
Bio: Foster Me! A past knee injury keeps this mare from carrying a rider and is now enjoying life as a companion horse. She would love the individualized care and handling available from a private home setting.
Handler Experience: Advanced - Able to read subtle cues from a horse on the ground and in the saddle. Can handle and correct frequent and/or severe spooking or misbehaving under saddle and on the ground.
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 14
Gender: Mare
Height: 14.2
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: Jade is a registered Quarter Horse and a mother of two adopted CHR foals: Opal, a filly adopted in November 2018, and Malachite, a colt adopted in October 2019. We rescued Jade and Opal from auction in July 2018, not knowing she was already pregnant again. Her colt, Malachite, was a happy surprise born at CHR in June 2019. Jade is a sensitive, loyal, 13-year old mare who is best suited for a non-riding companion career with any future adopter.
Handler Experience: Intermediate - Has a working knowledge of horse behavior and herd dynamics, and is able to catch, halter, lead, and saddle safely. Has a working knowledge of the basics of movement on the ground, and is comfortable and balanced in the saddle at all gaits.
Category: Under Evaluation
Age: 2
Gender: Gelding
Height: TBD
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio:
Handler Experience: Trainer - Has an advanced skill set plus several years of experience in successfully teaching multiple types of green horses.
Category: Riding
Age: 19
Gender: Mare
Height: 15.2
Breed: Appendix QH
Bio: Registered Jet's two-eyed Maudie, real nice 15.2hh mare for an Intermediate rider. Temperament about "3" on 1-10 scale. Best suited for leisure Western Pleasure riding/trails. I've had her for 11 yrs, second owner. I have taken excellent care of her and just about spared no expense to do so. Needing to re-home as I am now 69 yrs old,... not entirely physically able to ride anymore plus handle the expense of boarding a horse. I've not had her off property for 2 yrs, so she will be a bit rusty/nervous at off property trails. You will have to reintroduce her to trails if that is how you will use her. Still gets in trailer fine. This mare means the world to me, so I have to reserve the right to be selective where she goes and with whom she goes. I was expecting to give her the 'forever' home when I got her, but that is not possible now, plus she is still a very good horse and I want her to go to someone who will love her and treat her very well as I have. I can give you much more details if you are interested. Thank you for looking!
Owner(s): Toni
Category:
Age: 21
Gender: Mare
Height: 15
Breed: Arabian
Handler Experience: Trainer - Has an advanced skill set plus several years of experience in successfully teaching multiple types of green horses.
Category: Riding
Age: 1
Gender: Filly
Height: TBD
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: Shy, spirited, eager to learn. Is excelling with consistent, gentle training and leadership.
Handler Experience: Trainer - Has an advanced skill set plus several years of experience in successfully teaching multiple types of green horses.
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 18
Gender: Gelding
Height: 17.1
Breed: Oldenburg
Bio: Eligible for Foster Care! This wonderful and super-sized non-riding horse has had an extensive competition career and now needs full retirement. He is pasture sound and needs occasional meds to be comfortable.
Handler Experience: Intermediate - Has a working knowledge of horse behavior and herd dynamics, and is able to catch, halter, lead, and saddle safely. Has a working knowledge of the basics of movement on the ground, and is comfortable and balanced in the saddle at all gaits.
Category: Riding
Age: 6
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15.2
Breed: Quarter Horse
Handler Experience: Advanced - Able to read subtle cues from a horse on the ground and in the saddle. Can handle and correct frequent and/or severe spooking or misbehaving under saddle and on the ground.
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 20
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15
Breed: Paint
Handler Experience: Intermediate - Has a working knowledge of horse behavior and herd dynamics, and is able to catch, halter, lead, and saddle safely. Has a working knowledge of the basics of movement on the ground, and is comfortable and balanced in the saddle at all gaits.
Category: Riding
Age: 21
Gender: Mare
Height: 16
Breed: Paint
Bio: Lily is listed as an intermediate horse which means she can be more forward than a beginner level horse, but is still easy to handle on the ground. She is an independent thinker and with and with kind, consistent handling will make an amazing riding partner! To extend her healthy lifespan she will be adopted as a walk/trot only horse.
Handler Experience: Intermediate - Has a working knowledge of horse behavior and herd dynamics, and is able to catch, halter, lead, and saddle safely. Has a working knowledge of the basics of movement on the ground, and is comfortable and balanced in the saddle at all gaits.
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 22
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15
Breed: Quarter Horse
My Story
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 17
Gender: Mare
Height: 15
Breed: Paint
Bio: Spirited, personable, stunning black mare. Would love to be a part of a family environment.
Handler Experience: Intermediate - Has a working knowledge of horse behavior and herd dynamics, and is able to catch, halter, lead, and saddle safely. Has a working knowledge of the basics of movement on the ground, and is comfortable and balanced in the saddle at all gaits.
Category: Vet Hold
Age: 1
Gender: Stallion
Height: TBD
Breed: Quarter Horse
Handler Experience: Trainer - Has an advanced skill set plus several years of experience in successfully teaching multiple types of green horses.
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 25
Gender: Mare
Height: 15.2
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: Kind, gentle, and deserving of a home with loving adopters, Maple is a non-riding companion. She who would enjoy hours of grooming and time out on a pasture.
Handler Experience: Intermediate - Has a working knowledge of horse behavior and herd dynamics, and is able to catch, halter, lead, and saddle safely. Has a working knowledge of the basics of movement on the ground, and is comfortable and balanced in the saddle at all gaits.
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 14
Gender: Mare
Height: 14
Breed: Mustang
Bio: Meet Monterey! This gorgeous gal is truly something special. In late 2016 over 800 horses were seized from a situation of severe neglect. Monterey and her four foals were brought to Colorado Horse Rescue to rediscover life. Monterey is an EXCELLENT liberty horse! She is sound, sane, and loves to play with people on the ground.
Handler Experience: Trainer - Has an advanced skill set plus several years of experience in successfully teaching multiple types of green horses.
Category: Riding
Age: 16
Gender: Gelding
Height: 13.2
Breed: Haflinger
Bio: He is everything that Haflingers are famous for - personality - loves people - great work ethic. Level headed potential kids horse.
Handler Experience: Intermediate - Has a working knowledge of horse behavior and herd dynamics, and is able to catch, halter, lead, and saddle safely. Has a working knowledge of the basics of movement on the ground, and is comfortable and balanced in the saddle at all gaits.
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 22
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15.3
Breed: Paint
Handler Experience: Intermediate - Has a working knowledge of horse behavior and herd dynamics, and is able to catch, halter, lead, and saddle safely. Has a working knowledge of the basics of movement on the ground, and is comfortable and balanced in the saddle at all gaits.
Category: Vet Hold
Age: 20
Gender: Mare
Height: TBD
Breed: Quarter Horse
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 8
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15.1
Breed: Appendix QH
Bio: Due to conformation issues, Pilgrim is not suitable for riding. However, he is super sweet and personable and needs a loving home.
Handler Experience: Advanced - Able to read subtle cues from a horse on the ground and in the saddle. Can handle and correct frequent and/or severe spooking or misbehaving under saddle and on the ground.
Category: Under Evaluation
Age: 15
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15.3
Breed: Morgan Cross
Handler Experience: Advanced - Able to read subtle cues from a horse on the ground and in the saddle. Can handle and correct frequent and/or severe spooking or misbehaving under saddle and on the ground.
Category: Under Evaluation
Age: 6
Gender: Mare
Height: 13.3
Breed: Quarter Horse
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Staff
Age: 16
Gender: Gelding
Height: 16.2
Breed: Tennessee Walker
Category: Staff
Age: 16
Gender: Gelding
Height: 16.2
Breed: Thoroughbred
Category: Vet Hold
Age: 10
Gender: Mare
Height: TBD
Breed: Quarter Horse
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Riding
Age: 12
Gender: Mare
Height: TBD
Breed: Mustang
Bio: Shy, spirited, eager to learn. Is excelling with consistent, gentle training and leadership.
Handler Experience: Trainer - Has an advanced skill set plus several years of experience in successfully teaching multiple types of green horses.
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 9
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15.3
Breed: Appendix QH
Bio: Foster 2020
Handler Experience: Intermediate - Has a working knowledge of horse behavior and herd dynamics, and is able to catch, halter, lead, and saddle safely. Has a working knowledge of the basics of movement on the ground, and is comfortable and balanced in the saddle at all gaits.
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 20
Gender: Mare
Height: 15.2
Breed: Saddlebred
Bio: Eligible for Foster Care! Sound and confident mare, with beauty to spare. Best suited to a knowledgeable horse owner looking for a companion horse. Non-riding only.
Handler Experience: Advanced - Able to read subtle cues from a horse on the ground and in the saddle. Can handle and correct frequent and/or severe spooking or misbehaving under saddle and on the ground.
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 18
Gender: Mare
Height: 15.1
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: Foster 2020
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Riding
Age: 26
Gender: Mare
Height: 15
Breed: Thoroughbred
Bio: Stella is great with kids, small kids in particular. She is generally submissive around other horses except when food is involved and then she can become rather defensive. She is extremely friendly, especially when treats are involved. Stella can be spooky around the hitching post due to previous mishandling, she was rescued from this situation when she was very young. She has recovered from an old hock injury and can stumble on this leg if not warmed up properly.
Owner(s): Kathryn
Category: Riding
Age: 6
Gender: Mare
Height: 15.1
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: I'm a Freshman at CSU as of Jan 1st! I'll be going through training with Equine Science students and learning a bunch of new stuff! Sorry, I won't be available for adoption until I finish my first semester at the end of March. Complete a horse match profile at chr.org if you want to be find out if you're a match for me!
Handler Experience: Trainer - Has an advanced skill set plus several years of experience in successfully teaching multiple types of green horses.
Category: Riding
Age: 11
Gender: Mare
Height: 14.3
Breed: Arabian
Bio: I'm a Freshman at CSU as of Jan 1st! I'll be going through training with Equine Science students and learning a bunch of new stuff! Sorry, I won't be available for adoption until I finish my first semester at the end of March. Complete a horse match profile at chr.org if you want to be find out if you're a match for me!
Handler Experience: Advanced - Able to read subtle cues from a horse on the ground and in the saddle. Can handle and correct frequent and/or severe spooking or misbehaving under saddle and on the ground.
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 21
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15.2
Breed: Thoroughbred
Handler Experience: Intermediate - Has a working knowledge of horse behavior and herd dynamics, and is able to catch, halter, lead, and saddle safely. Has a working knowledge of the basics of movement on the ground, and is comfortable and balanced in the saddle at all gaits.
Category: Riding
Age: 5
Gender: Gelding
Height: 9.2
Breed: Miniature
Bio: I'm a Freshman at CSU as of Jan 1st! I'll be going through training with Equine Science students and learning a bunch of new stuff! Sorry, I won't be available for adoption until I finish my first semester at the end of March. Complete a horse match profile at chr.org if you want to be find out if you're a match for me!
Handler Experience: Intermediate - Has a working knowledge of horse behavior and herd dynamics, and is able to catch, halter, lead, and saddle safely. Has a working knowledge of the basics of movement on the ground, and is comfortable and balanced in the saddle at all gaits.
Category: Riding
Age: 6
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15.3
Breed: Draft Cross
Bio: Shy and cautious. Is benefiting from individualized, gentle handling.
Handler Experience: Trainer - Has an advanced skill set plus several years of experience in successfully teaching multiple types of green horses.
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 20
Gender: Gelding
Height: 14.1
Breed: Quarter Horse
My Story
Category: Riding
Age: 18
Gender: Mare
Height: 15
Breed: Morgan
Bio: Lily is listed as an intermediate horse which means she can be more forward than a beginner level horse, but is still easy to handle on the ground. She is an independent thinker and with and with kind, consistent handling will make an amazing riding partner!
Handler Experience: Intermediate - Has a working knowledge of horse behavior and herd dynamics, and is able to catch, halter, lead, and saddle safely. Has a working knowledge of the basics of movement on the ground, and is comfortable and balanced in the saddle at all gaits.
Category: Riding
Age: 1
Gender: Gelding
Height: TBD
Breed: Quarter Horse
Handler Experience: Trainer - Has an advanced skill set plus several years of experience in successfully teaching multiple types of green horses.
Category: Riding
Age: 10
Gender: Gelding
Height: 17.2
Breed: Warmblood
Bio: Yellowstone is still new to the rescue so we are learning about his skills and riding level. Size alone makes him a more advanced level horse and we are looking for someone with great problem solving skills. He has arthritis in his hocks which required injections which have made him comfortable as a riding horse. He is best suited for flat work, level and easier trails. This big handsome horse would love a great home!
Handler Experience: Trainer - Has an advanced skill set plus several years of experience in successfully teaching multiple types of green horses.
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 18
Gender: Mare
Height: 15.1
Breed: Arabian Cross
Bio: Eligible for Foster Care! This beautiful horse has a quiet disposition and is easy to handle on the ground. She requires shoes and would not stand up to training for riding purposes. My best match for an adopter is someone confident on the ground as well as gentle and consistent in their care of me.
Handler Experience: Beginner - Just starting to learn how to catch, halter, and lead a horse. Establishing basic riding skills and aids: balance at a halt/walk/trot, steering, leg and hand cues.
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