The Annie Project

Offering dude and guest ranches a new solution for retiring horses, ensuring they avoid falling into unsafe hands.

About The

Annie Project

Horses at dude ranches create lasting memories, but their retirement often leads to uncertain fates at auctions, risking slaughter. To offer a compassionate alternative, The Annie Project was established in 2017 providing retiring ranch horses a chance at new beginnings through reputable rescues.

FEATURED ANNIE PROJECT HORSES

MOON

This lovely 12-year-old gelding shines under saddle! Moon lost one of his eyes to disease 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!

Thunder

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!

Uncle Buck

This gentle giant is a former dude ranch horse who's loving retirement at CHR while he awaits his new home. After many years of hard work, Uncle Buck has some arthritis that requires joint injections and special shoeing to manage. Your sponsorship will help support these necessary services so he can stay sound and comfortable at pasture. He's majestic, sweet, and ready to meet you!

Annie's

Story

The Annie Project takes its name from Annie, a sweet and well mannered horse rescued by Drifter’s Heart of Hope from an auction in upstate Colorado. Her description read, “She is very gentle and probably needs her knees injected and she would be fine. She is great in the arena and a great little trail horse. I understand why they shipped her- it’s not fair to make her keep climbing our terrain. We used her for older ladies who were timid and she always took care of them.”

This short description saved Annie’s life. She sounded like an amazing horse that DHOH could quickly find a home for. Bearing a brand of a local guest ranch, Annie’s arrival marked the beginning of a vital collaboration between the ranch, C Lazy U, and DHOH. That partnership established The Annie Project, dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of horses like Annie, forging a brighter future for them.

How You Can Get Involved

Interested in becoming an Annie Project Partner? Simply email us at rcorbman@chr.org

Hang tight while we go get your horse!