Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 14
Gender: Gelding
Height: 14.3
Breed: Peruvian Paso
Bio: Alejandro is a handsome Peruvian Paso who will make you smile when he performs his special gait at the trot across your pasture. Paso's often suffer from a degenerative condition of the suspensory ligaments and Alejenadro is no exception. He has a wonderful character and is available for foster care or as a non-riding companion adoption.
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
Gender: Mare
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: Under Evaluation
Age: 27
Gender: Gelding
Height: TBD
Breed:
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Riding
Age: 13
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15.1
Breed: Appaloosa
Bio: In Adoption Process 4/11/21! Apples, an auction save, we believe he has some great all-around training. Needs maintenance injections 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.
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: 13
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15.3
Breed: Paint
Bio: In Adoption Process 4/11/21! 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: Under Evaluation
Age: 19
Gender: Gelding
Height: TBD
Breed: Appaloosa
Handler Experience: TBD
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: Vet Hold
Age: 15
Gender: Gelding
Height: TBD
Breed: Thoroughbred
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Riding
Age: 20
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15.3
Breed: Tennessee Walker
Bio: I am looking for a retirement home for my sweet, older horse Beau. He is in his early 20s, 15.3, and gaited.
He is extremely people-friendly and gentle. No buck or bite and is a "bomb-proof" type under the saddle. I would like to find a home where he can be cared for in a relaxing and loving environment for the rest of his days.
He is still able to be ridden lightly but would need to gain a little weight and get back into shape. I often hop on him bareback but haven't done many long rides on him lately. He is up to date on everything and is very healthy overall. He does have a bit of stiffness in his left hip that might benefit from supplements or pain meds, but is doing okay without them now- consistent, light riding has helped to loosen up his hip in the past.
He does best when he can make a connection with another docile horse as he is extremely submissive and always the lowest of the pack in group settings- he can be a hard keeper when kept in a group because he is easily pushed around.
Beau is a very gentle soul and can get anxious when removed from his buddy or when faced with new, unexpected environments. He is most confident when he has a consistent routine and knows what to expect.
If you are interested in learning more about Beau or coming to meet him, please text, call or email me.
Thanks!
Owner(s): Andi
Category: Under Evaluation
Age: 14
Gender: Gelding
Height: 14.3
Breed: Paint
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 23
Gender: Mare
Height: 15.1
Breed: Saddlebred
My Story
Category: Riding
Age: 5
Gender: Mare
Height: 14
Breed: Mustang
Bio: I graduated! I just finished a semester of under saddle work with the help of a wonderful CSU student. I'm settling back in at CHR and would love to go to a new home soon! Complete a horse match profile at chr.org if you want to be find out if you're my right person!
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: 4
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: 5
Gender: Mare
Height: 15.1
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: I'm off the property in Foster Training as of 4/11/21! I'm going under saddle with a wonderful trainer! Friendly and eager to learn, Camila 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: 30
Gender: Mare
Height: 16
Breed: Thoroughbred
My Story
Category: Riding
Age: 25
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 required 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: Vet Hold
Age: 14
Gender: Mare
Height: TBD
Breed: Morab
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Riding
Age: 14
Gender: Mare
Height: 14.2
Breed: Appaloosa
Bio: Clover 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. She would thrive in an occasional ride home and is considered a light ride. Not a good match for more challenging trail rides - rocky, hilly, etc.
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: 16
Gender: Mare
Height: 14.3
Breed: Appaloosa
Bio: This beautiful, energetic mare never had the chance to go into saddle training. With a diagnosis of bilateral club feet at age 15, she will not hold up to training is being adopted as a non-riding companion horse only. As a Leopard Appaloosa, she will be a stand out in your herd! Needs medication for farrier work.
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: Miniature
Age: 10
Gender: Mare
Height: 9
Breed: Miniature
Bio: Cranberry used to live with a more dominant mini and will need the care of an experienced handler. She is very shy but very agreeable once she gets to know you. Time and patience with her allow her personality to show through! White marks on her back are from poor fitting equipment or other wounds. Approved to a non-riding home 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: Under Evaluation
Age: 28
Gender: Gelding
Height: TBD
Breed: Andalusion Cross
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Staff
Age: 21
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15
Breed: Quarter Horse
Category: Under Evaluation
Age: 11
Gender: Gelding
Height: TBD
Breed: Thoroughbred
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 20
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: This is one handsome redhead. He is on a restricted release program as we put weight on him but can be adopted or fostered into the right situation. 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: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 15
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, no riding. After receiving vital hoof care and improving her overall condition, this sweet 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: Unstarted
Age: 1
Gender: Filly
Height: TBD
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: Advanced training skills required. This filly is halter broke and friendly but just a baby in her knowledge. At less than a year old, she'll need time to just grow before carrying a rider. Not appropriate for children - unpredictable - reactive - and just young in her training.
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: IN PROCESS! 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: Riding
Age: 13
Gender: Mare
Height: 14.3
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: This pretty mare has recently come back from a foster training situation and has a whole new level of contentment around people. After putting her in long lines, we've found her confidence and responsiveness growing by leaps and bounds. Still a ways from being a riding horse - she offers an abundance of potential to the right adopter. Training skills needed by anyone interested in being considered as a match for this 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: 20
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: Unstarted
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: 22
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15.2
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: I'm a happy go lucky non-riding companion horse looking for a great home. 2x a day grain for this guy and goes barefoot. Come meet 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.
Category: Riding
Age: 15
Gender: Mare
Height: 14.2
Breed: Mustang
Bio: I graduated! I just finished a semester of under saddle work with the help of a wonderful CSU student. I'm settling back in at CHR and would love to go to a new home soon! Complete a horse match profile at chr.org if you want to be find out if you're my right person!I
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 May 2021. 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: Riding
Age: 5
Gender: Mare
Height: TBD
Breed: Grade
Bio: 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! Has been saddled but not carried a rider but a few times yet. Very willing, curious and wonderful horse.
Handler Experience: Trainer - Has an advanced skill set plus several years of experience in successfully teaching multiple types of green horses.
Category: Vet Hold
Age: 10
Gender: Gelding
Height: TBD
Breed: Thoroughbred
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Riding
Age: 18
Gender: Mare
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: This 18 year old registered quarter horse is a nice mare to have in the herd as she is not a typical dominant mare. She is well-trained, sound, up to date on vaccines, stands well for the farrier, but is not a kids horse at all. She moves with very little pressure and can be jumpy but is super fun to ride for a patient, confident rider with a good seat. Has been used for trail riding, sorting and herding cattle but roping would be a challenge. $1000
Owner(s): Amy
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:
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: Vet Hold
Age: 10
Gender: Mare
Height: TBD
Breed: Quarter Horse
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 19
Gender: Gelding
Height: 17.1
Breed: Oldenburg
My Story
Category: Vet Hold
Age: 6
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15.2
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: 4/29/21 In the Adoption Process! Rescued at auction, this handsome gelding is the perfect gentleman to join your herd. He is quite sound, happy to go under saddle and would do best with at least an intermediate level rider who is looking to grow their skills alongside this horse.
Restricted release of this horse to his adopter only after blood tests confirm he is no longer fertile (was gelded in the last 12 months). Strong Intermediate horse handling skills required. Not a beginner 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: 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: 23
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: Hasn’t been ridden in 4+ years but prior owners rode many trails on him. He can be nervous under saddle with a timid rider, but has never bucked or reared. He has good ground manners. Stands for vet, farrier and grooming. No supplements or maintenance, just grass and alfalfa. Good in a stall with a run and turnout. Gets along with mares and geldings.
Owner(s): Karen
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 22
Gender: Mare
Height: 16
Breed: Paint
Bio: Lily is listed as an intermediate horse which means she can be forward, but is still easy to handle on the ground. She is an independent thinker and with kind, consistent handling is an amazing companion horse with lead line for young children or small adults approved. To extend her healthy lifespan she will be adopted as a companion/lead-line 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: 23
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15
Breed: Quarter Horse
My Story
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 18
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: 2
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: 15
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 loves to play with people on the ground. As a 14 year old mustang without any saddle training, we believe her personality and age will prevent her from being a riding horse - even with years of training towards that end. She is being adopted as a non-riding horse for these reasons.
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: Mare
Height: TBD
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: Rescued at the local livestock auction, we believe Nikita is a year old this spring although she has not yet let us look in her mouth to confirm this. Curious and previously unhandled, this horse is excelling in learning the basics with positive reinforcement.
Handler Experience: Trainer - Has an advanced skill set plus several years of experience in successfully teaching multiple types of green horses.
Category: Vet Hold
Age: 4
Gender: Gelding
Height: TBD
Breed: Mustang
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: 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: Under Evaluation
Age: 21
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: Vet Hold
Age: 16
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: Riding
Age: 7
Gender: Mare
Height: 13.3
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: Prancer is a pony sized prospect. Still needs training to complete her education but has been saddled and ridden a few times while at CHR. She can be schooled and ridden by a small adult as well as being a great size for young riders. Needs a trainer/advanced handler to progress to carrying young riders.
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: Staff
Age: 17
Gender: Gelding
Height: 16.2
Breed: Tennessee Walker
Category: Riding
Gender: Gelding
Height: TBD
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: In the adoption process 4/11/21
Handler Experience: Trainer - Has an advanced skill set plus several years of experience in successfully teaching multiple types of green horses.
Category: Staff
Age: 17
Gender: Gelding
Height: 16.2
Breed: Thoroughbred
Category: Vet Hold
Age: 12
Gender: Mare
Height: TBD
Breed: Paint
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Vet Hold
Age: 20
Gender: Gelding
Height: TBD
Breed: Quarter Horse
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Riding
Age: 3
Gender: Stallion
Height: TBD
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: In the adoption process 4/11/21. Rescued at the local livestock auction, we believe Rollo is coming three years old this spring although he has not yet let us look in his mouth to confirm this. Curious and previously unhandled, this horse is excelling in learning the basics with positive reinforcement. Restricted release for this colt. He will not leave the property until he is gelded. Follow his progress on our FB page!
Handler Experience: Trainer - Has an advanced skill set plus several years of experience in successfully teaching multiple types of green horses.
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: Riding
Age: 1
Gender: Mare
Height: TBD
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: Rescued at the local livestock auction, we believe Sacha is a year old this spring although she has not yet let us look in her mouth to confirm this. Curious and previously unhandled, this horse is excelling in learning the basics with positive reinforcement.
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: Vet Hold
Age: 21
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: Riding
Age: 16
Gender: Mare
Height: 14.1
Breed: Paint
Bio: In the adoption process 4/11/21! A beautiful horse that is a bit of a spitfire! In a collaborative effort with four other Colorado rescues, 58 dude ranch horses found safe landings. Shotzi is one of the 11 CHR took in! She is sound, rideable and has a great mind.
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: 11
Gender: Mare
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: This 11 year old registered mare is a sweetheart that has been started. Over time we have seen swelling above her back hooves which the vet said is from mal-nutrition when she was young. As long as we keep her trimmed on a regular basis she is fine and I believe would be ok with light riding if she is finished but I cannot guarantee. She is very sweet, halter broke, accustom to the saddle, ties well, stands well for farrier, in good health, up to date on vaccines. I have been on her many times and was ready to start moving out with her and I got injured so she had no further work for the last 5 years. $800
Owner(s): Amy
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 18
Gender: Mare
Height: 15.1
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: A quiet and easy-going horse who would love a home with other horses. She is adopted as a non-riding horse to live out her days. She does get grain once a day to get her Cushing's medication. A lovely red mare.
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: 6
Gender: Mare
Height: 15.1
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: I graduated! I just finished a semester of under saddle work with the help of a wonderful CSU student. I'm settling back in at CHR and would love to go to a new home soon! Complete a horse match profile at chr.org if you want to be find out if you're my right person!
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: 4/23/2021: In the adoption process! 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 May 2021. 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: Miniature
Age: 5
Gender: Gelding
Height: 9.2
Breed: Miniature
Bio: I graduated! I just finished a semester of under saddle work with the help of a wonderful CSU student. I'm settling back in at CHR and would love to go to a new home soon! Complete a horse match profile at chr.org if you want to be find out if you're my right person!
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: Mare
Height: TBD
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: Rescued at the local livestock auction, we believe Tyra is a year old this spring although she has not yet let us look in her mouth to confirm this. Curious and previously unhandled, this horse is excelling in learning the basics with positive reinforcement.
Handler Experience: Trainer - Has an advanced skill set plus several years of experience in successfully teaching multiple types of green horses.
Category: Under Evaluation
Age: 3
Gender: Mare
Height: TBD
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: Rescued at the local livestock auction, we believe Valda is a three year old this spring although she has not yet let us look in her mouth to confirm this. Curious and previously unhandled, this horse is excelling in learning the basics with positive reinforcement.
Handler Experience: Trainer - Has an advanced skill set plus several years of experience in successfully teaching multiple types of green horses.
Category: Under Evaluation
Age: 6
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15.3
Breed: Draft Cross
Bio: Shy, cautious, and quite unpredictable in his behavior, Valiente will require an advanced level trainer to continue the individualized, gentle handling he receives today. Tremendous potential and a handsome horse we are looking for a match that can help him trust humans again.
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: 21
Gender: Gelding
Height: 14.1
Breed: Quarter Horse
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Category: Riding
Age: 19
Gender: Mare
Height: 15
Breed: Morgan
Bio: Whisper 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 kind, consistent handling is 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: 11
Gender: Gelding
Height: 17.2
Breed: Warmblood
Bio: 4/28 In the Adoption Process!! At 17 hands plus, Yellowstone's size alone makes him a more advanced level horse. We are looking for someone with great problem solving skills to be a match for this horse. 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: Vet Hold
Age: 22
Gender: Mare
Height: TBD
Breed: Arabian Cross
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 19
Gender: Mare
Height: 15.1
Breed: Arabian Cross
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