Category: Unstarted
Age: 2
Gender: Mare
Height: TBD
Breed: Paint
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: 18
Gender: Mare
Height: 13
Breed: Grade/Pony
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Vet - Intake/General Hold
Age: 8
Gender: Gelding
Height: TBD
Breed: Appaloosa
Category: Vet - Soundness Eval
Age: 4
Gender: Gelding
Height: 14.2
Breed: Arabian
Bio: Alonso is getting started under saddle and learning how to carry a rider and respond to basic cues. This goofy young horse is full of personality and loves people. If you're looking for a fun project, this could be your 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: 17
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15.2
Breed: Paint
Bio: Sweet and sensitive Aspen is looking for a loving retirement home after a long riding career. Aspen will need a kind and gentle adopter who can help build his confidence in his new home. While he starts out a bit shy, Aspen bonds to his people deeply and enjoys going for walks in hand as well as learning liberty tricks. Aspen gets along great with other horses and would make a wonderful addition to the right herd, or to a lonely horse needed a kind friend.
Handler Experience: Companion/Intermediate - Has a working knowledge of horse behavior and herd dynamics, and is able to catch, halter and lead safely.
Category: Unstarted
Age: 1
Gender: Filly
Height: TBD
Breed: Paint
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: 11
Gender: Gelding
Height: 16.3
Breed: Thoroughbred
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Riding
Age: 17
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Paint
Bio: Badger is a 15h tri color, Medicine Hat paint who is looking for a riding or non-riding home. He would need a refresher for riding as it’s been about 2 years since we rode routinely. Badger and his owner recently lost Badger’s only pasture mate and Badger does best with a 4-legged pasture friend. He is friendly, curious, stands beautifully for the farrier, and is not afraid of the trailer. He currently is spoiled with grain twice daily and hay. Very easy keeper. He will come with 2 blankets, since his mom has spoiled him.
Located in Villa Grove, CO.
Owner(s): Christine
Category: Unstarted
Age: 4
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15
Breed: Paint
Bio: Baloo is a young, athletic gelding looking for a trainer to continue his training. Currently, Baloo is gaining groundwork skills and learning to trust people. This flashy gelding came from a livestock auction untouched and will need a skilled trainer to bring him along. Baloo is curious, smart, and will make the right person an incredible partner.
Handler Experience: Trainer - Has an advanced skill set plus several years of experience in successfully teaching multiple types of green horses.
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: 10
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Thoroughbred
Bio: Benny is a ten-year-old OTTB beautiful chestnut boy who we love. He was diagnosed with mild kissing spine last year and my daughter does some jumping, so we felt it best for him to be retired. Since we really couldn't justify the cost of surgery and the length of rehab things have changed, and we are no longer able to afford his boarding in Colorado, I'm trying to find him a great home where he only does flat trail work or a companion horse. He is an amazing boy.
Located in Molina, CO.
Owner(s): Makenna
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. Located in Peyton, CO.
Owner(s): Lauren
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 27
Gender: Mare
Height: 15.1
Breed: Saddlebred
My Story
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 in both front feet, however, it has not limited her soundness as long as she receives knowledgeable, regular farrier care.
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: 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. Located in Byers, CO.
Owner(s): Carly
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 22
Gender: Mare
Height: 14.2
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: Callie is looking for a quiet environment where she can feel at home. Callie does the best with other easy going, gentle horses - much like herself. She is blind in one of her eyes, so a consistent environment will serve her well. Callie loves being groomed and spending time with people. She is a lovely horse to spend time with, and will make a great buddy to both horses and 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: Vet - Intake/General Hold
Age: 19
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15.3
Breed: Paint
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 28
Gender: Mare
Breed: Warmblood
Bio: Calm and sweet pasture friend. Good disposition. Has not been ridden for about 3 years.
Owner(s): Lizz
Category: Riding
Age: 4
Gender: Mare
Breed: Saddlebred
Bio: Spicy Saddlebred mare, she has been fed well grain twice a day and forage. Ok around a rope.
Located in Steamboat Springs, CO.
Owner(s): Ben
Category: Non-Riding Companion
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 team. Due to physical limitations, he has been retired as a riding horse. Chet has done great out on pasture with other horses and would be a wonderful addition to most herds. Requires front shoes to stay sound.
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 - Soundness Eval
Age: 18
Gender: Mare
Height: 16.3
Breed: German Warmblood
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: 9
Gender: Jennet
Height: 8.3
Breed: Donkey
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Riding
Age: 19
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15
Breed: Paint
Bio: All around good guy, Colonel is looking for his forever home. This gelding is kind natured and very experienced under saddle. Colonel has experience with both youth and adult riders, and will do best living in a gelding-only 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: Unstarted
Age: 1
Gender: Filly
Height: TBD
Breed: Grade
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: 19
Gender: Mare
Height: 15.2
Breed: Quarter Horse
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Vet - Intake/General Hold
Age: 17
Gender: Mare
Height: 14.1
Breed: Quarter Horse
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Vet - Intake/General Hold
Age: 20
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15
Breed: Grade
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Vet - Intake/General Hold
Age: 12
Gender: Mare
Height: 16
Breed: Thoroughbred
Bio: Meet Grande Warrior (“Diana”), a striking Thoroughbred mare looking for a special new home. Diana has a rich and varied background — from her early days on the track to winning the Freestyle division at the National Thoroughbred Makeover and later competing in local eventing shows at the novice and training levels with my teenaged daughter. Energetic, intelligent, and full of personality, Diana thrives with consistent handling and attention. She does best with an experienced rider who can manage her sensitive back, weak stifles, and occasional bucking or spookiness when out of work.
As my daughter heads off to college, we’re searching for a knowledgeable and caring home where she can be appreciated for the special horse she is. She still has much riding potential if in the right hands. We’re based in Fort Collins, Colorado, and are open to discussing any thoughtful placement where Diana can live a safe and fulfilling life.
Handler Experience: TBD
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. Located in Lake George, CO.
Owner(s): Grace
Category: Riding
Age: 4
Gender: Gelding
Height: 13.3
Breed: POA
Bio: PEAK reserve champion! This sturdy four-year-old pony has proven himself to be a playful, willing youngster with a great brain and an endearing personality. From the jumping ring to bridleless riding, he has taken each new challenge in stride. Dynamo will excel in a setting where he can continue to gain miles under saddle and refine his 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: Under Evaluation - C
Age: 17
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15
Breed: Quarter Horse
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Riding
Age: 11
Gender: Gelding
Height: 16.1
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: 23
Gender: Mare
Breed: Thoroughbred
Bio: Friendly and active horse. Likes to have a job; very responsive to training. Has not been ridden for about 3 years. Needs groundwork to get back in shape.
Owner(s): Lizz
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 22
Gender: Mare
Height: 15.1
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio:
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: 10
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: On the ground, Gus is as sweet of a horse as they come. I practice doing my Equine message therapy on him, and he eats it up. He has been lame for over two years, and we did x-rays on him last summer. He has pretty severe early onset arthritis. Even with corrective shoeing and arthritis meds, we haven't been able to get him riding sound. As a riding horse he also has a little bit of a playful buck at the start of some rides when he is fresh, so he is NOT suitable for light beginner riding. He hasn't bucked any of my family off, but they are fairly experienced riders. You can get him to not buck if you lunge him first, but you have to work him harder than his joints are comfortable.
Again, his strength is his ground manners and companion ability. In our herd of about twenty horses he is very low on the pecking order and is a very sweet horse to other horses. Last year we kept him in for the winter (he needs some alfala in the winter) with the young weanlings and he was a great companion with them.
We run cows on a large cattle ranch, and he really can't complete the work out here. He is fine here for the time being (especially since he makes a good practice massage horse) but I would like to see if we can find a companion home where he will get more love.
Located in Dinosaur, CO.
Owner(s): Carrie
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 27
Gender: Mare
Breed: Welsh Pony
Bio: Halfpint is an older, retired trail horse. She has a lot of get-up-and-go for her age, and she is willing to do just about anything. Recently, she lost her only herd member and has been by herself for a few months. The owner doesn't want her to be by herself, and unfortunately, cannot afford to keep her.
Located in Lyons, CO.
Owner(s): Ivy
Category: Riding
Age: 19
Gender: Gelding
Height: 16.2
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: Vet - Intake/General Hold
Age: 11
Gender: Gelding
Height: 18.1
Breed: Clydesdale
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Vet - Intake/General Hold
Age: 14
Gender: Gelding
Height: 17.1
Breed: Warmblood
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 24
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15.1
Breed: Quarter Horse
My Story
Category: Riding
Age: 13
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: Searching for a loving, long-term home for a gelding who needs a companion and light riding situation due to Navicular Disease. While he is well-trained, he has been mostly resting for the past year. He requires a home that understands and can manage Navicular Disease. He is currently barefoot and an easy keeper. He gets Equioxx 3 times per a week and Jiaogulan. He is well-mannered but does need to be ridden and taken out since its been a while. He needs a home that can provide light trail riding only, or a companion-only role where he can be a happy pasture buddy. He is not suited for strenuous work or intense training. We will be very selective about his new home to ensure it's the right fit for him.
Located in Black Forest, CO.
Owner(s): Christine
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 20
Gender: Gelding
Height: 14.2
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: After a long career on the dude string, Keto is looking for a retirement home. This gelding is spunky and full of personality. He gets along well with other horses and prefers to live in a group versus in a stall. Keto requires special hoof care to be pasture sound.
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: 27
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15.3
Breed: Arabian Cross
Bio: Knight is such a gentle soul. This senior horse is looking for a soft place to land with some easy going buddies, much like himself. Knight does great living with other horses and has settled in really well with our herd, gravitating toward other senior geldings who enjoy long afternoon naps in the sun and coming in for breakfast and dinner grain. Knight would be a great companion horse for a horse in need, and also loves spending time with his people.
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 16
Gender: Mare
Height: 16
Breed: Thoroughbred
Bio: Lovely Lady is ready to find a retirement home. Lady enjoys spending time with people on the ground and gets along well with other horses. After a long riding career, this big beautiful gal is graduating to retirement and will make a great companion to both people and horses in a new 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: 18
Gender: Mare
Height: 14.2
Breed: Tennessee Walker
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Unstarted
Age: 1
Gender: Filly
Height: TBD
Breed: Paint
Bio: Meet our lovely yearling filly! Recently arrived from the auction, she is just beginning her journey with people and is already showing a bright, curious spirit. She’s halter trained and gaining confidence every day as she learns that humans can be safe, consistent partners. With time and patient handling, this sweet youngster will continue to blossom. She’s looking for an adopter who enjoys bringing along a young horse and can offer the steady guidance she deserves. This special filly is ready for a fresh start and a future full of possibility.
Handler Experience: Trainer - Has an advanced skill set plus several years of experience in successfully teaching multiple types of green horses.
Category: Unstarted
Age: 9
Gender: Mare
Height: 13.3
Breed: Tennessee Walker
Bio: Lyla is looking for a trainer to bring her along under saddle. This younger mare is successfully learning to trust her people, relax in ground work, and wear a saddle. We can't wait to see how this stocky pony progresses in the right home!
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: 12
Gender: Gelding
Height: 14.3
Breed: Quarter Horse
Handler Experience: TBD
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. Located in Larkspur, CO.
Owner(s): Sara
Category: Under Evaluation - C
Age: 18
Gender: Gelding
Height: 16.3
Breed: Suffolk Punch
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Vet - Intake/General Hold
Age: 9
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15.1
Breed: Paint
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Vet - Intake/General Hold
Age: 10
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15.2
Breed: Quarter Horse
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Riding
Age: 14
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15
Breed: Arabian
Bio: This 14 year old Arabian gelding is ready to find a forever home. Moon has lots of potential as a trail horse for the right rider. This one eyed wonder is barefoot, healthy, and smart, he is growing his confidence as a riding horse and sweet on the ground. You’re sure to fall for his 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.
Category: Unstarted
Age: 1
Gender: Mare
Height: TBD
Breed: Grade
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: 23
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15.2
Breed: Quarter Horse
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Riding
Age: 8
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: Peanut is a finished barrel horse whose recovering from a deep flexor tendon injury since February. His fate on barrels us unknown but is walking under saddle fine and gallops in pasture. He is a fairly reactive horse who needs an experienced owner who with time to work him daily on the ground. My teenage daughter is focused on finishing her other barrel horse and does not have time for him.
Located in Boulder, CO.
Owner(s): Chris
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. Located in Longmont, CO.
Owner(s): Noriko
Category: Vet - Intake/General Hold
Age: 8
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15
Breed: Appaloosa
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: TBD
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: Gentle giant, Piper, is looking for a soft place to land after a long riding career. Piper is currently doing well living with a herd of older geldings, but would benefit from a smaller, soft environment where he doesn't need to compete for resources. Piper is a total gentleman and loves people.
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: 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. Located in Morrison, CO.
Owner(s): Annika
Category: Riding
Age: 10
Gender: Gelding
Height: 14
Breed: Paint
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: 9
Gender: Mare
Height: 16
Breed: Draft Cross
Bio: This draft-cross mare came to CHR after a career on a dude ranch and is ready for her next chapter as a non-riding companion. She shows signs that she may have a driving foundation and could be a project for someone experienced in driving. Poppy is cautious with new people but opens up once you've gained her trust. With consistent handling and a quiet environment, she settles well and would make a steady companion for the right home.
Handler Experience: Companion/Intermediate - Has a working knowledge of horse behavior and herd dynamics, and is able to catch, halter and lead safely.
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: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 8
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15.1
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: After an injury, Quill is graduating to an early retirement. He is very sweet and lovely to be around. Quill is young and playful, and would make a great addition to many herds. This youngster loves people and would enjoy learning liberty skills, and going to in-hand walks with his person. Whether you're looking for a companion for yourself or for your horse, Quill just might be your guy.
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: 29
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Paint
Bio: This horse is a 1-owner 29 y/o quarter horse who was previously ridden for trail rides until the last 10 yrs. Riding was stopped due to the owner's health, not due to the horse's behavior. He is a gentle companion who enjoys being brushed and visiting with company.
Located in Littleton, CO.
Owner(s): Lea
Category: Miniature
Age: 7
Gender: John
Height: 10
Breed: Donkey
Handler Experience: TBD
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: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 15
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Andalusian
Bio: Ranger is a handsome, loveable boy who recently became lame (the first time in the 5 years I've owned him). He is showing improvement after three weeks of Previcox but his future as a riding horse is uncertain, which is why I'm listing him only as a companion horse at this time. When sound, Ranger is excellent on trails, either alone or with one to two other horses. He does well in a herd and is generally agreeable around all other horses. He is very responsive to people and would make a lovely companion! I am looking for a new home for Ranger because I recently bought a new horse. Feel free to contact me for more details.
Located in Boulder, CO.
Owner(s): Sarah
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 2
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Paint
Bio: Ranger is a very sweet and gentle boy. He wouldn’t hurt a fly. He is very smart and a fast learner. He has had 5 rides on him, but because of his medical conditions he is not able to be ridden anymore. He requires grain and medicine everyday for his comfort. He would make such a great companion horse. He loves kisses, hugs and attention.
Located in Craig, CO.
Owner(s): Jessica
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
Bio: At 28, this Arabian mare still has lots of life to enjoy! Raven is a lovely mare to be around and has done great in our volunteer handling program with beginner to intermediate horse handlers. Raven is ready to find a loving retirement home after a long riding career. Raven eats a little grain every morning to ensure she is getting the calories she needs throughout the day, but is otherwise an easy keeper!
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 - R
Age: 16
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15.3
Breed: Quarter Horse
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 22
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: I have him as a companion horse. Red is an affectionate, gentle, and loving horse. He has navicular but has been treated with proper shoeing and a mild anti-inflammatory once a day. He has been without pain for about 3 years. He would be a very good horse for a young first rider. I would prefer that he be ridden at a walk, and is not ridden at a trot or gallop, because of his navicular history. When I release him into a pasture he runs, trots, and rolls without pain. He gets a blood test every 6 months to make sure that his Kidneys are not affected by his medicine.
Located in Arvada, CO.
Owner(s): Tom
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 16
Gender: Gelding
Height: 14.1
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 long term well being.
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: Riding
Age: 16
Gender: Gelding
Height: 14.3
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: Rooster is a sensitive soul who picks up subtle cues from his handler. He has under saddle experience, but relies on a bond started on the ground. He can be wary of strangers, but given time his trust shines through. He is looking for a partner who is willing to put the human-horse bond first.
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: 17
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15
Breed: Morgan Cross
Bio: This morgan cross is looking for an engaging non-riding home to call his own. Rowan is super smart and enjoys working with people. He has gotten along well with other horses in pasture, and can be playful with the younger geldings. Rowan would take well to learning some liberty skills and/or other mentally enriching activities.
Handler Experience: Companion/Intermediate - Has a working knowledge of horse behavior and herd dynamics, and is able to catch, halter and lead safely.
Category: Under Evaluation - R
Age: 7
Gender: Gelding
Height: TBD
Breed: Quarter Horse Cross
Handler Experience: Trainer - Has an advanced skill set plus several years of experience in successfully teaching multiple types of green horses.
Category: Miniature
Age: 15
Gender: John
Height: 8.3
Breed: Donkey
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 21
Gender: Mare
Height: 14.3
Breed: Arabian
Bio: This classy Arabian mare has returned from foster care and is ready for her next chapter as a companion-only horse. She carries the bright, sensitive temperament typical of her breed and does best with a calm, confident handler. She fits well in a smaller herd and appreciates a predictable routine. Sahara is on a weight loss journey and would do best in a home on a dry lot. Sweet Sahara is very pleasant company and is ready to join your family!
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: 19
Gender: Mare
Height: TBD
Breed: Welsh Pony
Handler Experience: TBD
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 13
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15.3
Breed: Appendix QH
Bio: Scooby is ready to find a loving non-riding home. This kind horse has some special needs when it comes to his care, however, he will fill your life with lots of laughs and is the sweetest soul. Come meet Scooby!!
Requires front shoes and pads.
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 - R
Age: 25
Gender: Gelding
Height: 16
Breed: Quarter Horse
Handler Experience: TBD
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. Silver should primarily be a walk-only horse under saddle but can do some light trotting as well.
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: 5
Gender: Mare
Height: TBD
Breed: Arabian
Bio: Meet Sparrow! This refined young Arabian is as people-oriented as they come and continues to impress us with her gentle, willing nature. She’s built a lovely foundation in her groundwork and enjoys learning, but we’ve discovered that a non-riding future will be the best fit for her. Sparrow is now seeking a home where she can shine as a cherished companion. She is easy to handle, polite for the farrier, and truly thrives with consistent, kind interaction. This bright young mare will make a wonderful partner for anyone looking to add a sweet, steady presence to their herd.
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: Gelding
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: Spartan is the sweetest boy. He is kind to all humans and all horses. He has pretty severe DSLD in both hind legs that has put him into retirement over the last couple of years. His DSLD has not affected his quality of life since he became a companion horse. His teeth are virtually all gone at this stage and he is on a mash diet. Currently, he gets 6 pounds of safe choice Senior and 4 pounds of hay/alfalfa pellets soaked morning and night. He is up to date on vaccinations, dental care, and hoof care.. He currently lives in Loveland.
Owner(s): Tessa
Category: Under Evaluation - R
Age: 17
Gender: Mare
Height: 15.1
Breed: Arabian
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: Riding
Age: 22
Gender: Mare
Breed: Quarter Horse
Bio: Sugar is in great condition. She can be ridden with a halter. She stands about 15.2 hands.
Owner(s): John
Category: Unstarted
Age: 3
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Draft Cross
Bio: Sunny is a stunning flaxen sorrel gelding standing approximately 17 hands tall. He’s a kind, sensitive horse who has survived a difficult past and is slowly learning to trust again. Once part of the rodeo world and later sent to auction, Sunny came to me fearful and unhandled — but with daily quiet care, he now eats from my hand and shows a genuine curiosity toward people. He is not yet halter broke and remains fearful of ropes and restraint, so he will need a patient, experienced person committed to gentle groundwork and long-term trust building. He gets along beautifully with other horses and has a naturally calm, sweet nature once he feels safe. Physically, Sunny is healthy and sound, but emotionally he’s still healing. It’s unclear whether he’ll ever be fully rideable, so his best future might be as a companion horse or a very slow, low-pressure project for someone who understands trauma recovery in horses. Sunny deserves a kind, quiet home where time, consistency, and love matter more than goals or timelines. If you have the patience and heart to continue his journey, Sunny will reward you with the trust of a truly special horse.
Owner(s): Amanda
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.
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.
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: 7
Gender: Mare
Height: 15.3
Breed: Oldenburg
Bio: Vanya is calm, gentle, and thoughtful, with a sweet and patient nature. She was born with a spinal defect, which means she **cannot be ridden**, but she has a great quality of life as a non-riding horse and would make an **amazing companion to both horses and people**. On the ground, Vanya is an absolute dream. She’s easy to catch, polite, and attentive to her handler. She is easy going with other horses, and enjoys kicking up her heels out in her shared pasture. Vanya is ready for a loving home where she can enjoy turnout, grooming, and leisurely walks with her favorite person.
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: 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
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
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.
Category: Non-Riding Companion
Age: 20
Gender: Mare
Height: 15.1
Breed: National Show Horse
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Category: Riding
Age: 9
Gender: Mare
Height: 16.1
Breed: Thoroughbred
Bio: This impressive Thoroughbred mare will thrive with an experienced rider who understands OTTBs. Zora is goofy and personable, and does best with consistent exercise and handling. Due to a past injury, Zora should be limited to flatwork only. If you are looking for a riding partner with a big personality and a strong foundation under saddle, Zora could be your girl!
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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