Category: Riding
Age: 12
Gender: Gelding
Height: 16
Breed: Thoroughbred
Handler Experience: Advanced - Able to read subtle cues from a horse on the ground and in the saddle. Can handle and correct frequent or severe spooking or misbehaving under saddle and on the ground.
Category: Miniature
Age: 14
Gender: Mare
Height: TBD
Breed: Miniature
Bio: The CHR team knew we had to give Agatha and Violet the safe landing they deserved when seeing them at auction. Both were discarded at auction underweight, neglected, and in need of lots of TLC. The pair have come around to people in huge ways and are starting to enjoy grooming, turn-out sessions, and going for walks around the CHR property. Ideally, these two would find a loving, mini-experienced adopter who will help them continue to see that people can be kind.
Handler Experience: Companion/Intermediate - Has a working knowledge of horse behavior and herd dynamics, and is able to catch, halter and lead safely.
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Category: Unstarted
Age: 4
Gender: Gelding
Height: 14.2
Breed: Arabian
Bio: Personality plus!! Alonso has gained great groundwork skills while at the rescue and gets along well with other horses - especially other young, playful colts and fillies. Alonso has an affinity for liberty work, and we will continue to teach him new skills while he waits to find his people. This goofy colt is full of personality and loves people. We can't wait to see him thrive in his forever home!
Handler Experience: Trainer - Has an advanced skill set plus several years of experience in successfully teaching multiple types of green horses.
Category: Unstarted
Age: 2
Gender: Filly
Height: TBD
Breed: Appaloosa
Bio: April came to CHR from a livestock auction where she had been discarded with a shoulder injury as a yearling. Now, she is gaining confidence with the halter and leading and is continuing to grow into a big girl!
Handler Experience: Trainer - Has an advanced skill set plus several years of experience in successfully teaching multiple types of green horses.
Category: Vet - Soundness Eval
Age: 7
Gender: Gelding
Height: 17
Breed: Thoroughbred
Bio: Arlo is full of potential! This young giant is doing well in training with a consistent schedule and a highly educated rider. Arlo has a great mind at his age, and will thrive with a trainer who has OOTB experience to keep him on a positive path. Arlo is not always aware of his size being so young, and would not thrive with an inexperienced home.
Handler Experience: Trainer - Has an advanced skill set plus several years of experience in successfully teaching multiple types of green horses.
Category: Riding
Age: 17
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15.2
Breed: Paint
Bio: Named for Colorado’s golden groves, Aspen is a stunning Paint gelding looking for a partner as sensitive as he is. While Aspen has had plenty of experience being ridden, he will need an educated and patient adopter to bond with if riding is the goal. Aspen is a beautiful soul who will flourish when he finds his perfect partner.
Handler Experience: Trainer - Has an advanced skill set plus several years of experience in successfully teaching multiple types of green horses.
Category: Under Evaluation - R
Age: 12
Gender: Gelding
Height: 14.1
Breed: Quarter Horse
Handler Experience: TBD
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Category: Staff
Age: 27
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: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 11
Gender: Mare
Breed: Grade
Bio: BJ is an 11-year-old mare. We think she is a mustang, but she does not have any brands. She is fairly skittish and shy of people. She is super sweet and is not aggressive in any way. I am rehoming her because I do not have the land or facility to let her live a free life and I don’t want her wasting away in a stall, and I don’t have the time to work with her.
Owner(s): Lauren
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 27
Gender: Mare
Height: 15.1
Breed: Saddlebred
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Category: Under Evaluation - C
Age: 22
Gender: Gelding
Height: 13.1
Breed: POA
Handler Experience: Companion/Beginner - Just starting to learn how to catch, halter, and lead a horse. Understands that a horse's subtle changes in posture provide important clues as to what the horse is thinking.
Category: Riding
Age: 9
Gender: Mare
Height: 14
Breed: Mustang
Bio: Looking for your trail partner? Look no further! Bristol is a smart young mare and is progressing well under saddle. Don’t let her hear you say it, but she’s on the smaller side -- if you’re a lighter rider looking for a fun project, Bristol is your girl! She's a rockstar out on the trail, and does the best living with a smaller herd. This smart little lady also loves liberty work and is fun to play with on the ground.
Bristol is club footed, however, it has not limited her from a soundness standpoint. She does great barefoot and is an 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 or severe spooking or misbehaving under saddle and on the ground.
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 17
Gender: Gelding
Height: 14.2
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: He’s about 14.2 hands tall, perfect addition to your farm as a companion horse. He does have some arthritis in his front right knee but he still gets around perfectly fine. He’s kid safe kid friendly a huge love bug he will be in your back pocket the whole time you’re out with him. He stands, loads, and unloads without any issues. (303) 834-5125
Owner(s): Carly
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 22
Gender: Mare
Height: 14.3
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: She is very easy to keep and doesn't have any bad habits (no kick, bite, buck etc...). Great around kids/people and dogs. We bought her at the end of August 2023 knowing she has arthritis which is manageable via Equioxx or another anti-inflammatory. She can be ridden lightly and would make a great companion horse. Current on shots and negative Coggins test taken October 2023. She's a very sweet horse and gets along well with other horses.
Owner(s): John
Category: Under Evaluation - R
Age: 13
Gender: Gelding
Height: 16
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: Chet brings the big gelding energy with his calm demeanor and sweet personality. He has shown himself to be pleasant and willing on the ground with our trainers. Due to physical limitations, he has been retired as a riding horse. Big Chet is an easy keeper who avoids drama out in the pasture. Requires front shoes to stay comfy.
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 30
Gender: Mare
Height: 14.2
Breed: Paint
Bio: This sweet older mare has wisdom galore to share with a family looking for their first or 20th horse. This horse has been very well loved and cared for throughout her life and is simply looking for a loving retirement home where she can be spoiled through the end of her life.
Handler Experience: Companion/Beginner - Just starting to learn how to catch, halter, and lead a horse. Understands that a horse's subtle changes in posture provide important clues as to what the horse is thinking.
Category: Riding
Age: 20
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15
Breed: Quarter Horse
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Riding
Age: 19
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15.1
Breed: Grade
Bio: Corazon will steal your heart! This handsome horse has a solid start in training, and will thrive with someone looking for a fun project horse. Corazon is healthy and has a great mind. He is suitable for most activities under saddle, and just needs an advanced handler to help him thrive!
Handler Experience: Advanced - Able to read subtle cues from a horse on the ground and in the saddle. Can handle and correct frequent or severe spooking or misbehaving under saddle and on the ground.
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 22
Gender: Mare
Height: 15.1
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: Corona Satin aka “Miss B” is an 18-year-old quarter horse who earned a 95 Speed Index and then was in training for two years before becoming a broodmare. She has the sweetest disposition of any horse out there. She is very respectful and just a delight to handle. She is amazing for veterinary and farrier care, you can lead your kiddos around on her, use clippers, bathe her, trailer her etc. She does require very regular farrier care and is not 100% sound. If her trimmings are maintained, she gets around fine. She is NOT sound to be a riding horse. Mild lead line sessions with your kids are fine. She is well mannered in a herd. There just isn’t enough good things I could say about this mare to describe her in this paragraph. She hemorrhaged during her foaling this April of 2024. Vet records are available. Personal health issues forces us to find a loving forever home for her. If you’re looking for a good companion horse, she’s the one, with a little bit of re-exposure to a busier setting, I bet she would excel in equine assisted psychotherapy. Just a safe safe safe girl to be around.
Owner(s): Nichole
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 22
Gender: Mare
Breed: POA
Bio: Due to age and illness, I am looking to find a home for a 24-year-old gelding Missouri Fox Trotter and a 22-year-old mare grade pony. The Fox Trotter is registered, and I have owned him for 23 years. The pony I have owned for 15 years. My Farrier is out every 6-8 weeks, and their feet are in good shape. Neither animal bites, kicks, or rears. They meet me at the gate and are easy to handle. Both are rideable but may need some tune up. Questions may call at 303-838-8240 or text at 720-427-3930.
Owner(s): Drew and Veta
Category: Miniature
Age: 5
Gender: Mare
Height: TBD
Breed: Miniature
Handler Experience: Companion/Advanced - Able to read subtle cues from a horse on the ground and recognize unsafe situations. Can handle and correct frequent and/or severe spooking or misbehaving on the ground.
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 17
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: Dollar is a handsome, sweet-natured 2008 AQHA gelding looking for a loving new home! While he can no longer be ridden due to Navicular disease in his right front foot and back lameness, Dollar still has so much to offer as a companion horse or pasture buddy.
He has a fun, spirited personality and he’s always up for a cuddle or a treat. Dollar gets along well with other horses but definitely has a more dominant personality. He's been a cherished member of our dude ranch family and we'll be sad to part with him, however we believe full retirement with a new owner who can give him more attention would be in his best interest.
If you’re looking for a beautiful and loving companion, Dollar could be the perfect fit! Please contact us for more details.
Owner(s): Grace
Category: Under Evaluation - R
Age: 4
Gender: Gelding
Height: 13.2
Breed: POA
Bio: Meet Dynamo! This sturdy three-year-old pony has proven himself to be a playful, willing youngster with a great brain and an endearing personality. From liberty to groundwork under saddle, he has taken each new challenge in stride. Dynamo will excel in a setting where he can play and learn. Trainer needed to reach his full Pony Potential if adopted by Intermediate or Advanced handler. The sky is the limit for Dynamic Dynamo!
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Riding
Age: 10
Gender: Mare
Height: 15.3
Breed: Tennessee Walker
Bio: Flashy, sweet and gaited! Eclipse is an energetic Tennessee Walker with a good riding foundation. Her best match is someone with advanced-level horsemanship skills who understands or is familiar with gaited horses. A skilled, patient and relaxed rider would be the best match for Eclipse. Lots of trail riding experience in her background, just needs to keep to easy surfaces, and shorter rides. She requires some maintenance and a proficient farrier to keep her at her best.
Handler Experience: Advanced - Able to read subtle cues from a horse on the ground and in the saddle. Can handle and correct frequent or severe spooking or misbehaving under saddle and on the ground.
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 23
Gender: Mare
Height: 14.3
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: Hi, I'm Ellie! Ellie recently returned to CHR from a loving foster home where she provided companionship to a horse in need through the end of their life. She gets along well with both mares and geldings, and would love to join you for long walks and grooming sessions. Ellie loves people and has a goofy personality that enriches the lives of the people and equines around her.
Handler Experience: Companion/Beginner - Just starting to learn how to catch, halter, and lead a horse. Understands that a horse's subtle changes in posture provide important clues as to what the horse is thinking.
Category: Miniature
Age: 5
Gender: Mare
Height: TBD
Breed: Miniature
Handler Experience: Trainer - Has an advanced skill set plus several years of experience in successfully teaching multiple types of green horses.
Category: Riding
Age: 8
Gender: Mare
Height: 15.1
Breed: Appaloosa
Bio: With her dramatic markings and willing personality, Everest lives up to her lofty namesake. She is coming along nicely in training and would excel with a trainer-level adopter in search of a promising project. She is well-started under saddle and ready to go in a number of directions. Curious, sensitive and smart, here is a young mare with high-altitude potential!
Handler Experience: Trainer - Has an advanced skill set plus several years of experience in successfully teaching multiple types of green horses.
Category: Unstarted
Age: 13
Gender: Mare
Height: 14.3
Breed: Paint
Bio: Halo has been such a pleasant surprise for the team here at CHR! She came to us neglected, frightened and almost impossible to handle. Since then, she has settled in and is thriving in her training sessions. Her favorite thing in the world? Positive reinforcement in the form of pets and scratches! Requires shoes and pads.
Handler Experience: Trainer - Has an advanced skill set plus several years of experience in successfully teaching multiple types of green horses.
Category: Under Evaluation - R
Age: 19
Gender: Gelding
Height: 16.2
Breed: Thoroughbred
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 15
Gender: Gelding
Height: 14.2
Breed: Missouri Foxtrotter
Bio: It is impossible not to fall in love with Harry! Harry Trotter recently returned to CHR from a wonderful foster home experience with one other horse. He enjoyed spending relaxing hours with his foster family, grazing down pastures at the neighbor's house and learning about other farm animals on the hobby farm. Harry gets along well with mares and geldings and is ready to find a loving, permanent home.
Requires front shoes.
Handler Experience: Companion/Beginner - Just starting to learn how to catch, halter, and lead a horse. Understands that a horse's subtle changes in posture provide important clues as to what the horse is thinking.
Category: Under Evaluation - C
Age: 17
Gender: Mare
Height: 15.2
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: Henrietta is enjoying her well-earned retirement from a dude ranch. She prefers a peaceful, relaxed environment and does well in a small group of mares. Requires front shoes to stay sound.
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Unstarted
Age: 2
Gender: Gelding
Height: TBD
Breed: Grade
Bio: From the tips of his hooves to the cheeky tilt of his head, Hondo is a loveable youngster with personality to spare. He’s halter broke, leads politely and is ready to learn and grow with the right person. As a smart unstarted yearling, Hondo needs an adopter with training experience to show him the ropes. Need another reason to meet him? Just look at that stunning bay roan color!
Handler Experience: Trainer - Has an advanced skill set plus several years of experience in successfully teaching multiple types of green horses.
Category: Under Evaluation - R
Age: 6
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15
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: 24
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15.1
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: Sweet, safe, and oh-so-cute, Indigo is a retired dude ranch gelding with a gorgeous blue roan coat and a heart of gold. This older gentleman is polite on the ground and enjoys going for long walks with our volunteers. Indigo had to have an eye removed upon arriving at the rescue, and has adapted well to one-eyed life. However, we've decided re-learning being a one-eyed riding horse may be too big of an ask for this golden oldie. He is looking for a loving retirement home that can offer him a gentle, consistent environment.
Handler Experience: Companion/Beginner - Just starting to learn how to catch, halter, and lead a horse. Understands that a horse's subtle changes in posture provide important clues as to what the horse is thinking.
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 19
Gender: John
Height: 15
Breed: Mule
Bio: Jasper is in need of a knowledgeable, Mule-experienced home. This older gentleman was impounded by law enforcement in need of medical care and training. He is still learning to trust that people can be good in his life, and will need an adopter who understands the Mule mindset.
Jasper will only go to a home that is experienced with Mules and/or Donkies and will need a companion Mule to live with.
Handler Experience: Companion/Advanced - Able to read subtle cues from a horse on the ground and recognize unsafe situations. Can handle and correct frequent and/or severe spooking or misbehaving on the ground.
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 20
Gender: Mare
Height: 15.2
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: Juliette came to CHR from a dude ranch and is looking for a loving retirement home. This adorable palomino is super nice to be around and has gotten along well living with most other horses. Juliette is an easy keeper and does well barefoot. She is non-riding due to a keratoma in one of her hooves. As a non-riding horse, she is unaffected by this condition, but we have disqualified her from riding due to it. If you're in need of an easy keeping, easy going buddy for your horse, Juliette could be your girl!
Handler Experience: Companion/Beginner - Just starting to learn how to catch, halter, and lead a horse. Understands that a horse's subtle changes in posture provide important clues as to what the horse is thinking.
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 21
Gender: Mare
Height: 15
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: Kimber is in need of a soft place to land after a lifelong dude ranch career. This gentle mare experienced an injury to one of her front legs that causes her to have an asymmetric gait and confirmation, however, she will impress you as she gallops around with the herd on fresh mornings. Kimber is a total sweetheart, and would benefit greatly from a loving retirement home.
Handler Experience: Companion/Beginner - Just starting to learn how to catch, halter, and lead a horse. Understands that a horse's subtle changes in posture provide important clues as to what the horse is thinking.
Category: Riding
Age: 9
Gender: Gelding
Height: 16.2
Breed: Thoroughbred
Bio: Sky is the limit for Lancelot! This horse has a good foundation under saddle and is ready to refine his skills with an educated rider. Lancelot is very smart and has a steady mind. He takes to new skills well, and is currently working on learning how to effectively use his muscles to bend and carry himself appropriately. If you love an OOTB, you will LOVE Lancelot!
Handler Experience: Advanced - Able to read subtle cues from a horse on the ground and in the saddle. Can handle and correct frequent or severe spooking or misbehaving under saddle and on the ground.
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 24
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Tennessee Walker
Bio: Due to age and illness, I am looking to find a home for a 24-year-old gelding Missouri Fox Trotter and a 22-year-old mare grade pony. The Fox Trotter is registered, and I have owned him for 23 years. The pony I have owned for 15 years. My Farrier is out every 6-8 weeks, and their feet are in good shape. Neither animal bites, kicks, or rears. They meet me at the gate and are easy to handle. Both are rideable but may need some tune up. Questions may call at 303-838-8240 or text at 720-427-3930.
Owner(s): Drew and Veta
Category: Riding
Age: 9
Gender: Gelding
Height: 14.2
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: Meet Mac. This young horse, rescued at auction, is fond of humans and has a great start in training. He has a nice foundation that could allow Mac to go in any direction. Athletic young 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: 19
Gender: Mare
Height: 15
Breed: Grade
Bio: Kind Maeve came to CHR from a private owner in need. This horse has gone through a full body transformation since arriving at the rescue, and we are loving seeing her personality come out more every day. Maeve can be unsure of herself away from the herd at times, but is learning to look to her handler for confidence. She gets along well with other horses, mares and geldings alike.
Handler Experience: Companion/Intermediate - Has a working knowledge of horse behavior and herd dynamics, and is able to catch, halter and lead safely.
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 21
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: Come meet this easy-keeping, athletic gelding! Micah was previously unhandled before coming to the rescue and has been a star student within our training program. At 18 years old, Micah is healthy, super smart, and looking for a non-riding companion home. He thrives on pasture with other geldings, and would be a terrific liberty horse!
Barefoot.
Handler Experience: Companion/Intermediate - Has a working knowledge of horse behavior and herd dynamics, and is able to catch, halter and lead safely.
Category: Riding
Age: 24
Gender: Mare
Breed: Paint
Bio: Miss kitty is a sweet girl. I bought her for my city boy husband to ride. The lady I bought her from gave riding lessons on her. She stands good for the vet and farrier. She is up to date on shots and foot trimming. She is excellent with other horses. She would make a great companion horse. (303) 772-6025
Owner(s): Cheryl
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 5
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: Modello was an auction purchase with a hidden lameness issue. He is a beautiful, sweet gelding with great ground manners who loves to be loved on. Sweet in the pasture and no vices. Through no fault of his own (I am devastated about the situation) he needs a lead and feed home.
Owner(s): Sara
Category: Riding
Age: 14
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15
Breed: Arabian
Bio: This lovely 14-year-old gelding shines under saddle! Moon has had one of his eyes removed but is truly unaffected by the change. Barefoot, young, and smart, he is confident as a riding horse and sweet on the ground. You’re sure to fall for his well-trained charm and classic Arabian look!
Handler Experience: Advanced - Able to read subtle cues from a horse on the ground and in the saddle. Can handle and correct frequent or severe spooking or misbehaving under saddle and on the ground.
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Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 17
Gender: Gelding
Height: 14.3
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: Goofy Murtaugh is sure to make you smile with his antics. Since coming to CHR scared and underweight, this cute bay gelding has relaxed enough to let his silly, playful nature shine through. Murtaugh is pleasant on the ground and loves interacting with people. Halters, leads and stands for the farrier.
Requires front shoes.
Handler Experience: Companion/Beginner - Just starting to learn how to catch, halter, and lead a horse. Understands that a horse's subtle changes in posture provide important clues as to what the horse is thinking.
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 16
Gender: Gelding
Height: 14.3
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: Personality plus! Nickers is a one eyed wonder. This horse is super sweet and personable and a great buddy to other horses. He has some physical limitations which is why he is looking for a loving retirement home. Look into his big beautiful eye and you're sure to fall in love!!
Handler Experience: Companion/Beginner - Just starting to learn how to catch, halter, and lead a horse. Understands that a horse's subtle changes in posture provide important clues as to what the horse is thinking.
Category: Unstarted
Age: 4
Gender: Mare
Height: 15.2
Breed: Draft Cross
Bio: Noelle is a smart, sensitive filly in search of a trainer to set her on the right path. Bright red with a sprinkling of freckles in her blaze, this special girl has had a great start here at CHR. She halters, leads and stands for the farrier, but is otherwise a clean slate with nice size and a good attitude in training. She is just coming three years old and is doing some growing up to do. Are you the trainer to guide her education and enjoy the rewards of a young, well-started horse? Fill out a Horse Match profile and find out!
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: 15.1
Breed: Paint
Bio: Paisley came to CHR from a law enforcement seizure in need of medical care and groceries. She is now at a healthy body weight and we are enjoying getting to know her better! She has surprised us with her skills under saddle, and we're excited to keep learning more about this gorgeous horse. While it is clear Paisley has training under saddle, it seems it's been some time since she's flexed those muscles. At this time, we have listed her as an advanced riding horse while she is remembering her riding skills.
Handler Experience: Advanced - Able to read subtle cues from a horse on the ground and in the saddle. Can handle and correct frequent or severe spooking or misbehaving under saddle and on the ground.
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 28
Gender: Mare
Height: 15.2
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: Everyone adores this peachy-keen mare with her soft eyes and warm disposition. After a long career as a dude ranch professional, Peach has settled into a comfortable retirement. Take her home and enjoy having a sweet treat in your pasture every day. Requires daily grain to stay in tip-top condition.
Handler Experience: Companion/Beginner - Just starting to learn how to catch, halter, and lead a horse. Understands that a horse's subtle changes in posture provide important clues as to what the horse is thinking.
Category: Miniature
Age: 7
Gender: Mare
Height: TBD
Breed: Miniature
Handler Experience: Companion/Intermediate - Has a working knowledge of horse behavior and herd dynamics, and is able to catch, halter and lead safely.
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 8
Gender: Mare
Breed: Thoroughbred
Bio: Pepper is a very sweet grey 16.1 ottb mare. She was disciplined and very successful with a junior in a hunter/jumper program. Although now retired to light riding on trails due to soundness issues.
Perfect for trails alone or with group, great in pasture. Good on the ground and likes to learn. Pretty easy keep overall. She has front shoes. Sound for trails and light riding.
She was getting yearly hock injections to be in hunter/jumper program, but will not need injections if she only does light work.
Owner(s): Noriko
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 15
Gender: Mare
Breed: Paint
Bio: Piper is an intelligent 15-year-old quarter horse mare with a loyal disposition and eagerness to please. Piper is trained in both western and English disciplines with specific experience in trail riding, drill team, dressage, and liberty work. She has had extensive show exposure, which makes her reliable and sound minded. Piper was unfortunately diagnosed with ringbone in the front right pastern in January 2024 but is expected to be capable of light work far into her middle age by treatment with joint injections as needed. Piper would make an excellent addition to a home in search of a horse to love and care for as she ages.
Owner(s): Annika
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 20
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: He is a good and well-mannered horse. He does not bite, kick, paw the ground, or crib. Very calm. He would do well in a pasture, paddock, or stall scenario. He has a ringbone in the front left and, as a result, occasionally stumbles with a rider. I think a trained eye can see that he favors that leg, but I don't see it. To me, he looks like he moves fine, but I agree 100% that he should not be ridden anymore. I have owned him for 7 years, but he needs a new home.
Owner(s): Peter
Category: Vet - Intake/General Hold
Age: 18
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15.2
Breed: Quarter Horse
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Under Evaluation - R
Age: 9
Gender: Mare
Height: 16
Breed: Draft Cross
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Staff
Age: 21
Gender: Gelding
Height: 16.3
Breed: Tennessee Walker
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: 26
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15.3
Breed: Tennessee Walker
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: Staff
Age: 16
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15.1
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: My name is Ragnar and I am indeed a warrior horse. My previous life was as a bucking horse on the rodeo circuit until I got smart and quit bucking. I was fired from that job and ended up at the auction as a throw away horse. CHR, lucky for me, was there that day, bought me, and brought me to the rescue. I'm losing my fear of people but still tend to overreact to almost anything and everything. Patience and talent will be needed by my adopter. Resources and more than one trainer may be needed - but they think I'm worth all the effort and I couldn't agree more!
Handler Experience: Trainer - Has an advanced skill set plus several years of experience in successfully teaching multiple types of green horses.
Category: Riding
Age: 8
Gender: Gelding
Height: 16.1
Breed: Paint
Bio: Ranger is ready to find his new home! This big guy is getting a solid start under saddle in our training program and is nice to handle on the ground. Ranger came to CHR from a dude ranch where he just wasn't a fit for the string. He will thrive with a confident handler who is looking for a young horse to raise up in training and build a relationship with.
Handler Experience: Advanced - Able to read subtle cues from a horse on the ground and in the saddle. Can handle and correct frequent or severe spooking or misbehaving under saddle and on the ground.
Category: Staff
Age: 21
Gender: Gelding
Height: 16.2
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: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 28
Gender: Mare
Height: 14.3
Breed: Arabian Cross
Handler Experience: Companion/Beginner - Just starting to learn how to catch, halter, and lead a horse. Understands that a horse's subtle changes in posture provide important clues as to what the horse is thinking.
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Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 12
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Thoroughbred
Bio: River is as sweet as they come, he loves playing with his friends in turnout and bonding with his kid through grooming or baths. Due to stifle issues he is not able to ridden, but he is a wonderful companion. He is truly one in a million.
Owner(s): Kate
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 16
Gender: Gelding
Height: 14.2
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: Roland is a sensitive gelding who is successfully re-learning trust and confidence at CHR! An easy keeper, Roland loves playing with his pasture mates and has learned to love his people while at the rescue. We have found that saddle work causes Roland an immense amount of anxiety and will be placing him in a non-riding home for his well being.
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: 14.3
Breed: Quarter Horse
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Vet - Soundness Eval
Age: 17
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15
Breed: Morgan Cross
Bio: Rowan is thriving in our training program! Rowan has lots of skills under saddle and could take his skills in lots of different directions. He is super smart and lots of fun to work with!
Handler Experience: Advanced - Able to read subtle cues from a horse on the ground and in the saddle. Can handle and correct frequent or severe spooking or misbehaving under saddle and on the ground.
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 21
Gender: Gelding
Height: 16
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: Hi I'm Rudy! I am a former dude ranch horse from Montana and I am looking for a loving retirement home. I'd love to be groomed daily and go for long walks with my new owner. Give me a chance, I am a total sweetheart!
Handler Experience: Companion/Beginner - Just starting to learn how to catch, halter, and lead a horse. Understands that a horse's subtle changes in posture provide important clues as to what the horse is thinking.
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 12
Gender: Mare
Height: 15
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: Sapphire is a healthy former broodmare learning to connect with and trust her people. Sapphire would make a great project horse for someone looking for their next heart horse. Sapphire is being placed as a non-riding horse and would love to find someone she can connect with on the ground and learn fun tricks with.
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: 16.1
Breed: Draft Cross
Bio: Sauvy has been our go to horse for anyone who was not an experienced rider. I would ride my horse and my friends and family would ride him. He is very sweet, gets along with others well. Was use occasionally for an autistic rider. Easy to catch, easy to ride. Very calm with an easy disposition. I will miss this horse! We have won many blue ribbons. He is retiring from riding due to Ringbone.
Owner(s): Claudia
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 13
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15.3
Breed: Appendix QH
My Story
Category: Riding
Age: 21
Gender: Mare
Height: 14.2
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: This former dude ranch horse is looking for a person to call her own! Silver is a super sweet mare with lots of experience under saddle. This horse has hit the trail for most of her life and is ready for a lighter workload. She has some quirks and habits we're working on from being a career dude ranch horse, but overall will be a wonderful partner to the 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: Under Evaluation - R
Age: 5
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15.1
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 - C
Age: 23
Gender: Mare
Height: 15.1
Breed: Quarter Horse
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Unstarted
Age: 5
Gender: Mare
Height: TBD
Breed: Arabian
Bio: Meet Sparrow! This refined young Arabian is fond of humans and has a great attitude in training. We've established a nice foundation that will allow this smart, athletic young lady to go any direction you choose! She spent some time in a foster home where her foster mom did a few first rides on her. She is easy to handle and stands for the farrier. As a growing filly, she requires grain to support her development.
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: 15
Gender: Gelding
Height: 14.3
Breed: Arabian
Bio: Sriracha is a big love bug! This adorable gelding is easy keeping and loves other horses, mares and geldings. He has a heart murmur that limits him from being a riding athlete, however, his personality will add so much value to your herd! If you're needing a buddy for your horse, a fun liberty horse, or just a sweet horse to take for walks...Sriracha could be your guy.
Handler Experience: Companion/Beginner - Just starting to learn how to catch, halter, and lead a horse. Understands that a horse's subtle changes in posture provide important clues as to what the horse is thinking.
Category: Vet - Intake/General Hold
Age: 17
Gender: Mare
Height: 15.1
Breed: Arabian
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Unstarted
Age: 3
Gender: Gelding
Height: TBD
Breed: Thoroughbred
Bio: Leggy Thoroughbred yearling with an endearing personality! Swift has been a delight to be around ever since his tiny little hooves set down at CHR. Since then, he has grown by leaps and bounds both physically and mentally. Curious and eager to please, Swift picks things up quickly and already has a nice manner on the ground. He’s waiting patiently for a colt starter to pick up his education and take him to the next level! Easy to catch and halter, he’s also been trimmed several times by our farriers.
Handler Experience: Trainer - Has an advanced skill set plus several years of experience in successfully teaching multiple types of green horses.
Category: Vet - Intake/General Hold
Age: 9
Gender: Gelding
Height: 14
Breed: Grade/Pony
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 13
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Thoroughbred
Bio: TC is a love bug that I just don't have the time to give to. My own work/life balance has made it very clear that I am not the right person for him and so I am looking for other options so he can live out his years in a happy way that he deserves. He loves being out with a herd (currently lives outside) and gets along well with everyone / although sometimes he thinks he’s a bit of a stud when it comes to mares and small things (minis, dogs, people, etc.). He has never had a comprehensive vet check, but it's very clear that it would pop up with tendon issues - he can stay mostly sound in work but due to my schedule I haven't been able to keep him in work long term, which is why it really doesn't make sense for me to keep pushing it and why I have listed him as a companion. He is very handsome, but keeping his sound/sane ratio in check is proving impossible for me and I know that there is a better situation for him out there! I am in no rush and want to find the perfect situation for him.
Owner(s): Britt
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 20
Gender: Gelding
Height: 14.3
Breed: Tennessee Walker
Bio: Theory is ready to find a loving retirement home. This easy keeping gelding would love to find a soft, consistent environment with people who love him. Theory would do great living with most other horses and loves learning tricks with his people.
Handler Experience: Companion/Intermediate - Has a working knowledge of horse behavior and herd dynamics, and is able to catch, halter and lead safely.
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 9
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15.2
Breed: Paint
Bio: This special horse came to the rescue from a dude ranch. Through his initial medical exam, it was found that Thunder has a special heart. Thunder's heart has an "irregularly irregular" arrhythmia that holds him back from a future riding career. However, it doesn't hold him back from being a playful, outgoing, handsome fellow who would love to join the right herd! Thunder is otherwise an easy keeping horse and will thrive with a knowledgeable handler as he is still a youngster. Thunder is fast learning and would call himself a "pocket pony." He is gaining confidence and enjoying working with his people!
Handler Experience: Companion/Intermediate - Has a working knowledge of horse behavior and herd dynamics, and is able to catch, halter and lead safely.
Category: Riding
Age: 5
Gender: Gelding
Height: 17
Breed: Thoroughbred
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: 15
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15.3
Breed: Quarter Horse
My Story
Category: Under Evaluation - R
Age: 15
Gender: Gelding
Height: 16.3
Breed: Draft Cross
Bio: "I purchased Morgan 3 years ago, planning to do lower-level eventing (jumping and dressage); however, approximately 6 months into our partnership, he started showing intermittent lameness. He was eventually diagnosed with bilateral suspensory desmitis. Based on this diagnosis, it was recommended that he not jump anymore, regardless of rehab outcome. I have diligently rehabbed him; however, after working with vets and following their rehab plan over the past two years, he is still not fully sound. At this point, it does not seem to be coming from his suspensory ligaments; however, we have been unable to pinpoint what seems to be bothering him. His options would be to either retire him to a home with lighter and easier riding expectations or extensive workups and more rehab, which may or may not help determine the cause of his discomfort or resolve it. Along the way we have done some joint injections with limited improvement (hocks, right stifle and SI joints), as well as Adequan injections and joint supplement. The SI joint injections seemed to make the most difference, so it may be advisable to continue on an as needed basis. It has also been recommended that he start Equioxx. During most of his rehab, he has been ridden; however it has been controlled and limited to walk and some trot. Other than that, he is an easy keeper.
His ideal home would be with someone experienced, confident and calm with horses. He has a ton of personality and does best with someone who can set and enforce expectations. He can get nervous if he’s unclear of what’s being asked, and will look for or make up excuses (e.g., I'm not so sure about that pole, I’m not sure I can move my body that way, let me do something else instead), so he needs someone who tolerates that easily and can redirect (unfortunately, I just get nervous).
He loves being around other horses and tends to be toward the top of the pecking order (especially with food). He doesn’t bully or pick on other horses, but does stand his ground. He has been in a variety of living situations since I’ve had him: shed with run, stall with run, stall with daily turn-out, and pasture with 3 buddies (mixed and all gelding herd). He has done well in all living situations, but he definitely prefers living in the pasture with his herd.
Vices: He is impatient. He can paw in the crossties for attention or might kick at the stall when it’s his turn to go out, or if his person is standing in front of his stall and ignoring him. Although not a vice, he does take some time to settle into new situations. He is very observant, not naturally confident and can spook at something new, but with a confident human and time to process, he does well. The one exception we have found, he is legitimately afraid of motorcycles."
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Miniature
Age: 18
Gender: Mare
Height: TBD
Breed: Miniature
Bio: The CHR team knew we had to give Agatha and Violet the safe landing they deserved when seeing them at auction. Both were discarded at auction underweight, neglected, and in need of lots of TLC. The pair have come around to people in huge ways and are starting to enjoy grooming, turn-out sessions, and going for walks around the CHR property. Ideally, these two would find a loving, mini-experienced adopter who will help them continue to see that people can be kind.
Handler Experience: Companion/Intermediate - Has a working knowledge of horse behavior and herd dynamics, and is able to catch, halter and lead safely.
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 30
Gender: Mare
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: Beautiful palomino, she is broke and can used for kids to sit on and walk on a lead but she has arthritis and should not be ridden by adults. She gets along with others and is sweet and easy to handle except for farrier as it is hard for her to pick up her feet very high.
Owner(s): Kathleen
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 26
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15.2
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: Looking for a gentle leadline or independent walk-only horse for the grandkids? Winnie is your guy. This career dude ranch horse is so pleasant to be around and would be a great horse to build confidence around. At 25, Winnie is looking for a loving retirement home who will provide him with the care he so deserves.
Handler Experience: Companion/Beginner - Just starting to learn how to catch, halter, and lead a horse. Understands that a horse's subtle changes in posture provide important clues as to what the horse is thinking.
Category: Riding
Age: 17
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Grade
Bio: Very personable, gorgeous gelding. Has been ridden on trails both alone and in groups. Offered for sale due to rider's age and health. This gelding requires an experienced rider as he is watchy and gets a lot of confidence from his rider. He is sound, has beautiful movement, trailers well and will win your heart. Has a permanent Brand inspection and current coggins. A home inspection will be required. $2,000.
Owner(s): Barbara
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 20
Gender: Mare
Height: 15.1
Breed: National Show Horse
Bio: Elegant Zarra is a splendid National Show Horse,
Handler Experience: Companion/Intermediate - Has a working knowledge of horse behavior and herd dynamics, and is able to catch, halter and lead safely.
Category: Vet - Intake/General Hold
Age: 23
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15.3
Breed: Draft Cross
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Riding
Age: 16
Gender: Mare
Breed: Paint
Bio: Zipper doesn't need an experienced rider, she has had kids on her before. I have not ridden her, although friends have. She has never been sick as long as I've had her. She does get protective over her grain and can be a little hard to catch, but she loads in a trailer and she's good for the farrier.
Owner(s): Christy
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