SWIFT

SWIFT

Category: Riding
Age: 3
Gender: Gelding
Height: TBD

Breed: Thoroughbred

Bio: Leggy young Thoroughbred with an endearing personality! Swift has been a delight to be around ever since his 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. Swift is just getting started under saddle and is already a natural. If you're looking for a young, well minded Thoroughbred to train up -- this could be your match! Swift arrived at CHR with a hock injury when he was just a weanling and we are continuing to investigate how it might affect him later in life. Swift may be best suited for flat work long term.

Handler Experience: Trainer - Has an advanced skill set plus several years of experience in successfully teaching multiple types of green horses.

Adoption Fee: $2500

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TACO

TACO

Category: Riding
Age: 9
Gender: Gelding
Height: 14

Breed: Grade/Pony

Bio: Sky is the limit for this adorable pony! Taco loves liberty work and learning tricks. He is thriving under saddle after gaining a refresher in training, and has even started popping over some small cross rails. Taco went through a rehabilitation program at CHR upon arrival, working through lameness in his front feet due to poor hoof care and nutrition. Now, Taco is strong and sound and ready to take on the world! He does require a wedged shoe with pads on his front feet. With good care, he is sound under saddle and living in a large pasture.

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.

Adoption Fee: $5000

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TC (CL)

TC (CL)

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

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VANYA

VANYA

Category: Under Evaluation - C
Age: 7
Gender: Mare
Height: 15.3

Breed: Oldenburg

Handler Experience: TBD

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VIOLET (CL)

VIOLET (CL)

Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 20
Gender: Mare

Breed: Haflinger

Bio: Violet is a coming 20 year old (April 29) Haflinger mare who stands about 14 hands tall. I got her 3 years ago but soon after she started to be on and off lame and we tried a lot of things to remedy the issue (x rays, shoes, etc) but after a great trail ride she injured her tendon and even with stall rest she's not sound, even though an ultrasound revealed that her tendon has healed. So i am not chasing the issue any longer and retire my horse from riding. Due to her having Cushing's disease (what actually affects tendons and ligaments) she probably won't be sound enough to ride. She does not show lameness at a walk and could tote a small kid around but I am trying to find her a companion home only. I have now a new horse I can ride but don't have enough money to board both of them and the current boarding situation (hilly) is not favorable for Violet. She's a sweet horse, bottom of totem pole, stands for vet and farrier (barefoot), up to date on all shots and teeth floating. I am very attached to her so i don't want to surrender her necessarily, I just don't have the space or money to keep her. I would still pay for her daily Cushing's pill (Prascend) and need to be able to visit every once in a while. Violet will most likely move to Nunn (Fort Collins area) mid April to a pasture only boarding facility but she most probably won't be loved on each day and that's what i want for her as well, horses and people! I have hundreds of pictures of her and you can ask me anything about her! Located in Parker, CO

Owner(s): Marion

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WINDSOR (CL)

WINDSOR (CL)

Category: Riding
Age: 27
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15.3

Breed: Thoroughbred

Bio: I have been using Windsor for horse therapy sessions, for children and adults with mental and physical challenges for the past 15 years. He loves the therapy work and children love him too, especially when doing his many tricks like answering funny questions by shaking his head yes or no, giving smiles, hugs and kisses, counting, picking up objects, telling jokes, taking his horse blanket off with his mouth, and many more! I am a horse trainer at the Ken Caryl Equine facility and also specialize in training horses to be calm, confident, relaxed and under control in any situation. Windsor is a true partner and extremely reliable, confident, controlled and bomb proof especially on the trails, parades, etc. There has never been one instance during therapy work, or any anytime where he did not remain totally calm, and connected to the handler when under stressful, difficult, and unexpected situations. Windsor is about 27 years old, is in great shape and has plenty of muscle and stamina for continuing with the therapy work, area work and 2-3 mile trail rides for many years and is happy walking trotting or cantering. He has no current and no prior health issues, has never had colic, etc. He has had a few teeth fall out, but there are no medical problems with his teeth, mouth, or gums. Because of that I supplement his hay feed with pellet grass, alfalfa and oats that are mixed with water which he eats several times a week. Located in Littleton, CO.

Owner(s): Scott

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WINNIE

WINNIE

Category: Quality of Life Hold - C
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 26, 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.

Adoption Fee: $450

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WOODROW

WOODROW

Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 26
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15.1

Breed: Tennessee Walker

Bio: This sweet older Tennessee Walking Horse is looking for a loving retirement home. He is working on gaining more confidence but is a very good boy when working with people he trusts. Woodrow is a sensitive soul who needs a special home and would love to live with another senior horse. Barefoot.

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.

Adoption Fee: $450

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ZORA

ZORA

Category: Riding
Age: 9
Gender: Mare
Height: 16.1

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.

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