Current Horses
Current equines at MVHR are in various stages of the recovery.
The ultimate goal for all horses at MVHR is adoption into loving homes of their own. Adoption fees for horses are listed once MVHR has had opportunity to evaluate and get to know the horses after their intake. Those whom we are still in the process of getting to know, or who have an issue we are still helping them with have adoption fees listed as TBD, BUT they ARE still available for adoption to just the right home willing to take on the rewarding care of an equine still in its recovery process.
Please read through our Adoption Process and fill out our adoption interest form if you are interested in adopting! We will follow up to schedule a ranch visit so you can meet the horses in person!
In order to provide outstanding care for each and every member of the herd, whether they are just beginning their recovery journey, or are likely to spend the rest of their lives with us, MVHR seeks sponsors for each equine in our care. Sponsors help cover the annual expense of caring for your special equine, and sponsorships can be partial (every penny helps!), or a full annual underwriting at our Equine Advocate level of giving. This is a great way to make a meaningful difference in the life of an equine, even if you’re not quite ready to take one home! See someone you’d like to sponsor? Click HERE to start helping your special equine today!
Ready to adopt? Click Adoption Process to begin the adoption process with your forever horse!
SMOKEY
Paint Gelding ~ Approximate Age: 12 ~ Approximate height: 14.2 hands
Smokey is a 12 year old paint gelding who has so much potential. He is sweet and gentle on the ground, curious around people and good at learning new things. He is relatively green under saddle, but has had a number of successful rides and is ready to go in any direction you want to take him! Would be a great prospect for someone with the time and expertise to bring him along to be just whatever they want him to be.
Adoption Fee: $3200
BARBIE
Grey Mare ~ Approximate Age: 14 ~ Approximate height: 15 hands
Barbie is a cute gray mare who loves clear expectations and direction and lots of cuddles after her workout. Restarted under saddle, this loving mare is looking for a partner to build a bond with and get out to do some exploring. Are you looking for fun little horse? Barbie is your gal.
Adoptions Fee: $2500
DACI
Sorrel Lusitano Cross Gelding ~ Approximate Age: 17 ~ Approximate height: 16.3 hands
Daci is a 17 year old, chestnut gelding, part Lusitano and one of the sweetest horses! He loves people but has not done much in some time. We have started getting him tuned up and back in shape and he can’t wait to go somewhere! With some dressage buttons and lots of “go”, this big guy is fun! Big and beautiful, don’t miss this handsome guy with lots of loveable personality!
Adoption Fee: $2500
MAVERICK
Paint Gelding ~ Approximate Age: late teens ~ Approximate height: 14.2 hands
This adorable little guy has been a ranch, trail and gymkhana horse for piles of kids throughout his life. He is in his mid teens and has some navicular changes that are well managed with balanced hoof care. He’s been doing really well under saddle and remains sound at a walk, trot level for light riding. He takes care of the most novice riders and is a willing teacher to them.
If you’re looking for a little horse to ride to the mailbox, or for the grandkids when they come to visit, they don’t come much cuter or more experienced than him!
Adoption Fee: $1800
DIXIE
Black Argentinian Thoroughbred mare ~ Approximate Age: 14 ~ Approximate height: 15.1 hands
This beautiful Argentinian Thoroughbred mare has played polo, run gymkhanas, and even done some jumping. However, EPM, blindness, and some other body issues have created challenges for her. We are currently helping her build confidence to help her find her next chapter. If you would like a special project, building a bond and trust with a beautiful horse, Dixie could be for you!
Adoption Fee: $1800
CODY
Dark bay grade gelding~ Approximate Age: 30+ ~ Approximate height: 15 hands
Cody is a dark bay gelding who might be as old as 30 year. He’s been many places, but most recently he was cared for by a lovely family who tried to help him gain weight. He has some other physical issues but is the sweetest and wants to be part of everything happening around him. He has gained weight since arriving with us and loves attention. He is the most gentle with the littlest kids, and loves going for long walks. He would make the best companion to any horse.
Adoption Fee: $500
DOLLY
Sorrel Mare ~ Approximate Age: mid twenties ~ Approximate height: 14.3 hands
Dolly is in her mid-twenties. A former barrel racing horse with some amazing titles to her name, she is looking for a doting retirement home to give this accomplished lady the retirement she deserves.
Adoption Fee: $500
BUGGS
Black mare ~ Approximate Age: 19 ~ Approximate height: 14.3 hands
Buggs is in her late teens. We suspect she has some walking horse breed in her. She is in overall good health, but can no longer be ridden due to hind end issues. She is a sweet mare, loves grooming and to be doted on. She is gentle on the ground, great with her feet and would make a wonderful pasture pet and companion horse.
Adoption Fee: $500
CALAMITY JANE
Red Roan Molly Mule ~ Approximate Age: unknown ~ Approximate height: 15 hands
CJ came to us through a law enforcement seizure case, drastically underweight. This sweet molly mule is up there in age, but that does not dampen her spirits. She is sweet and sassy, loves people and scratches. She has put on weight beautifully, and her roan coat is now full of dapples and shine. She is adoptable as a companion, as she deserves a loving retirement after all she has been through, and seems to prefer pasture cuddles over any expectations. Are you the loving home she has waited so long for?
Adoption Fee: $800
RAY RAY
Grey Appaloosa gelding ~ Approximate Age: 22 ~ Approximate height: 14.1 hands
Ray Ray is a grey Appaloosa grade gelding in his early twenties who came along with Tigger from Farmington, NM. After that long journey this sweet boy took his time to settle in and was slow to warm up. Now that he has gained weight, had some good hoof trims we are excited to start his riding evaluation, and see what this boy might be up for in the future!
Adoption Fee: $800
Ray Ray is generously underwritten by Marcus & Jane McCarthy
LATIGO
Sorrel Quarter Horse Gelding ~ Approximate Age: 27 ~ Approximate height: 15.1 hands
This handsome guy loves people and attention, and he is gentle enough for even the most novice of handlers. He gets along well with every horse he meets too! Due to a closed head injury years ago, and resulting neurologic deficits, he cannot be ridden, but he loves time in the round pen and thrives in a pasture life. He would make the perfect companion horse who is also fun to play with!
Latigo is part of our MVHR Program Herd and participates regularly in educational programs.
Latigo is underwritten with generous support from Mary Wolf (but still available for adoption!).
Adoption Fee $500
BABE
Buckskin Mare ~ Approximate Age: 16 ~ Approximate height: 14.3 hands
This outstanding mare is beautiful and well-mannered on the ground. A recent procedure to improve her comfort unfortunately has not brought the results we hoped. Babe will continue to be a companion horse in need of special shoes, dry lot and strict feed management. She is such a lovely mare and loves attention, at only 16 years old we hope she finds a special family of her own who can simply love and groom her. Don’t miss this beauty!
Adoption Fee: $500
Babe is part of our MVHR Program Herd and participates regularly in educational programs.
Beautiful Babe is generously sponsored for the next year (but still available for adoption!) by Rochelle Williams.
SHAWNEE
Appaloosa Mare ~ Approximate Age: late teens ~ Approximate height: 15.1 hands
Shawnee is a sweet buckskin appaloosa who needed an immediate safe landing as she could not stay where she was any longer. She has an enlarged knee so can not be ridden, but gets around well in the pasture and is the first to lead her herd on a good romp. Her beautiful color would make her a lovely addition to your pasture!
Adoption Fee: $500
BIG
Flea Bitten Grey Gelding ~ Approximate Age: 14 ~ Approximate height: 15.3 hands
His name says it all. This big gelding is handsome & sweet and about 14 years old. He has some back issues, so cannot be ridden, but makes fast friends in the pasture and is a real stunner to have outside your kitchen window!
Adoption Fee: $500
BOOMER - IN FOSTER
Paint Gelding ~ Approximate Age: 16 ~ Approximate height: 15 hands
This cool paint gelding is mid-teens and was a previous trail horse. He can no longer be ridden as he has navicular. He is pasture sound and a beauty to look at. Are you looking for a pasture mate for your horse? He would love to be the goofy herd mate you’re looking for!
Adoption Fee: $500
Boomer is generously sponsored by Decorative Materials in Edwards. He is still available for adoption!
Boomer is currently fostered in Gypsum, but can still be adopted and visited at his foster home!
REBEL
Bay Gelding ~ Approximate Age: 24 ~ Approximate height: 15.3 hands
Handsome, lovely to handle gelding. Rebel came to us with significant issues, but is feeling better now!!! A wonderful guy to be around on the ground if you are looking for a friend who would love some extra TLC in his later years.
Adoption Fee: $500
FREDDIE
Grey Gelding ~ Approximate Age: 27 ~ Approximate height: 15 hands
Freddie is a 20 something year old mustang who is a little nervous but very polite. He has some musculoskeletal discomfort which makes him non rideable, but he is very pasture sound. He is incredibly sweet to be around and would make a wonderful groundwork horse. How cute is he?! 😉
Adoption Fee: $500
Freddie is generously sponsored by Jackie Rothstein
LARRY
Dark Bay Gelding ~ Approximate Age: 24 ~ Approximate height: 163 hands
Larry is a twenty something dark bay gelding who just like Blaze was an eventing horse and they arrived after their owner could no longer care for them. Larry arrived needing to gain weight, and he has gained plenty the last few months! He will require twice a day mash to keep up his weight. He is a gentle soul who loves cuddles but also likes his alone time. Larry does experience some body discomfort and at this time would be adoptable as a companion horse. We have started working on some PT and exercises to evaluate if he might be a light riding horse.
Adoption Fee: $500
SAGE - IN FOSTER
A handsome, well broke ranch horse is in his late teens. He has front end lameness issues which resulted in him no longer being ridden, however, he is pasture sound. He is lovely to be around and an amazing companion to other geldings.
Sage currently is at a private foster home, but still available for adoption! Interested in Sage as a companion for your horse? Contact us to meet him.
Adoption Fee: $500
DANCER
Sorrel Mare ~ Approximate Age: 30 ~ Approximate height: 15 hands
Dancer is a senior sorrel mare who has mostly been a trail horse. She loves some good mash to help her keep weight on, but is otherwise remarkably healthy and sound for her age, and ready for more adventures as she loves to go go go! Looking for a confident rider and handler with whom she can establish mutual respect on the ground, and then hit the trail! Ready for some sass in your life, know how to handle a mare with an opinion who will go through fire for you? Dancer is your gal.
Adoption Fee: $1200
CHEECH
Flee Bitten Grey Thoroughbred ~ Age: 13 ~ Approximate height: 17.2 hands
Cheech is a flea-bitten grey thoroughbred gelding in his teens, who has seen many places in the US during his racing career, and has been passed around many times. From being on the track to being re-trained as a hunter jumper, this guy is now looking for the one person who will commit to him forever. We have started his training evaluation in English, and so far this boy has done well with our experienced trainer. He will require an experienced handler in the saddle and on the ground, as during the many lives he has lived, he was not given safe boundaries at times which is a must for a 17+ hand off the track thoroughbred. He is a one person type of horse who will need to continue to slowly build stamina and strength under saddle.
Adoption Fee: $3800
SIERRA
Bay Mare ~ Approximate Age: 24 ~ Approximate height: 15 hands
Sierra is a 24 year old retired dude sting horse ready for an easier life. Beautiful and ready to be a gorgeous addition to your pasture!
Adoption Fee: $500
KENO
Flee Bitten Grey Quarter Horse Gelding ~ Approximate Age: 22 ~ Approximate height: 15.2 hands
Keno is a sweet grey gelding in his early twenties who comes to MVHR from the US forest service as he is ready to retire to an easier life. He is suitable for all levels of riders and easy and slow on the trail. He is still looking for adventure and would love to hit an easy going trail. He does require mash twice a day to keep up is weight, as his teeth can not eat all the hay he needs. He is a gem so come meet him, as we don’t think he’ll be at MVHR for very long!
Adoption Fee: $2800
LITTLE BAY
Bay Gelding ~ Approximate Age: Late Twenties ~ Approximate height: 14.2 hands
Little Bay aka LB is a sweet older gelding. With his last family he carried the most novice and smallest of their children on the trail, around the ranch and even a few gymkhanas. We hope to find Little Bay his final home and little kid to live out his life with. Could that be you?
Adoption Fee: $1000
GOLIE
Black Gaited Gelding ~ Approximate Age: Mid teens ~ Approximate height: 14.3 hands
Golie is a black gaited gelding in his mid teens. His previous owner loved him very much but after multiple years of working through training issues and being unsuccessful, she asked MVHR for help. Golie is healthy and broke to ride, but has some previous traumas to work through with a confident handler and rider. We look forward to getting to know him and helping him find his next chapter in life.
At this time Golie would be adoptable to an experienced trainer/handler who can continue his evaluation and training, or as a sweet but slow to warm up pasture horse who would be grateful to you forever, Golie is your guy!
Adoption Fee: $800
BLAZE
Dark Bay Gelding ~ Approximate Age: 25 ~ Approximate height: 16.2 hands
Blaze is a twenty something dark bay gelding and retired eventing horse. He is pasture sound and would make a wonderful companion horse, as he is friendly and kind to all horses, and the first to meet you at the gate for attention. Due to hind end arthritis, he is not rideable, but don’t miss this handsome guy, as he will be stunning standing out in your field!
Adoption Fee: $500
DARCY
Bay Thoroughbred gelding~ Approximate Age: 11 ~ Approximate height: 16.2 hands
This phenomenal 11 year old off the track thoroughbred won hundreds of thousands of dollars in his running days. He has since been diagnosed with kissing spines, so he cannot be ridden, but he loves a good gallop in the pasture! Looking for a magnificent lawn ornament, full of personality and fun to play with in the round pen? You’ve found him!
Come meet this funny guy if you are looking for a companion and friend for groundwork games!
Adoption Fee $500
Darcy is underwritten (but still available for adoption) with generous support from Alexandra Solal Mastriana.
BELLE
Bay mare~ Approximate Age: mid twenties ~ Approximate height: 14.3 hands
Belle is a sweet and lovely Arab mare in her twenties. She has previously been a broodmare and although might have had some riding training, she can no longer be ridden due to hip issues from all those babies. She is comfortable and would make a wonderful companion as she is gentle, easy to handle and loves to be groomed.
Adoption Fee: $500
IN RECOVERY: BETTY
Dun Mare ~ Approximate Age: 22 ~ Approximate height: 15 hands
Betty is a sweet dun mare in her early twenties who fell on hard times and is in need of lots of groceries. After three weeks, we are already seeing great improvement and she loves our grain program ;). She loves to be groomed and pampered so we think in a previous life she was a show pony for sure. We can’t wait to see how beautiful Betty will be when she has some weight on her!
Check back on Betty here.
Adoption Fee: TBD
IN RECOVERY: TIMBER
Dun Quarter Horse Mare ~ Approximate Age: 8 ~ Approximate height: 14.3 hands
This lovely 8 year old AQHA mare came to MVHR in need of long term recovery from a soft tissue injury and ulcers. Her recovery has progressed well, and she is now living in pasture with a small herd of friends, but does still have some musculoskeletal discomfort we are working to understand. We are honored to be entrusted with her care, and look forward to giving this wonderful horse all she needs to make a full recovery and go on to whatever she would like next in life! Stay tuned to see how she’s doing!
Adoption Fee: NA - not adoptable at this time
TIGGER
Bay Mustang Gelding ~ Approximate Age: 3 ~ Approximate height: 15.1 hands
Tigger is a 3 year old bay stud colt who arrived to us all the way from Farmington, NM. Very personable, but without much halter experience, MVHR has been working on the basics with him, and now that he is haltering and leading, he will be gelded! Once he recovers from his surgery, his training will begin in earnest, and he will be available for adoption to someone with the skills to give him the great start he deserves. Very well put together, a beautiful mover, and smart and sweet, he is really going to be something special! ,
Adoption Fee: TBD
TILLY
Sorrel Thoroughbred Mare ~ Approximate Age: 22 ~ Approximate height: 15.3 hands
Tilly is a sorrel mare in her twenties who arrives to us with her best friend Fred, after their owner could no longer care for them due to advanced dementia. Tilly is sweet and enjoys attention, and has lots of get up and go and sass in the pasture. We look forward to learning more about her!
Check back on Tilly soon.
Adoption Fee: $500
FRED
Bay Gelding ~ Approximate Age: mid twenties ~ Approximate height: 15.1 hands
Fred is a twenty something bay gelding who arrived at MVHR with his best friend Tilly. Both horses needed immediate placement as their owner struggled with dementia, resulting in them not getting the care they needed. Fred has foundered in the past, and recently shown some sensitivity in his front hooves that we are evaluating, and we hope to get him comfortable enough for some light riding! Check back soon on this sweet, handsome guy!
Adoption Fee: $1200
SENECA
Dark Bay Thoroughbred Gelding ~ Approximate Age: 5~ Approximate height: 16.1 hands
Seneca is a 5 year old dark bay thoroughbred who is a gentleman on the ground, with a wonderful sweet demeanor. He has been started under saddle but needs more time and miles with an experienced rider to help him achieve his full potential. More to come on Seneca soon!
Adoption Fee: $2800
RUNDER EVALUATION: GRACIE
Flee Bitten Grey Quarter Horse Mare~ Approximate Age: 25 ~ Approximate height: 15 hands
Gracie is ready for retirement life after working for an outfitter for more of her life. This sweet mare is stout and gorgeous and we look forward to getting to know her to learn what she might like to do in her next adventure.
Adoption Fee: TBD
UNDER EVALUATION: JJ
Bay Quarter Horse Mare~ Approximate Age: 26 ~ Approximate height: 14.3 hands
JJ lived with the same outfitter for most of her life where she hit the trails with tourists in the summer months, and also had several foals. She has not been ridden in some years so we look forward to learning what she might like to do for her next adventure. More on this pretty girl soon!
Adoption Fee: TBD
RECENT INTAKE: CASSIE
Cassie, a sorrel mare who traveled all the way from Montana where she was part of a criminal abuse and neglect situation. MVHR worked together with Montana authorities and rescues to get this sweet girl to Colorado, to give her distance from her former situation and a new environment to mentally heal and find her next chapter. We don’t know a whole lot about her, and look forward to learning more about her as she settles in at MVHR.
Adoption Fee: TBD - UNDER EVALUATION.
RECENT INTAKE: MAGIC
Magic is a 22 year old, cute as a button, quarter horse gelding. He is broke to ride but in need of a tune up, and we look forward to getting to know him under saddle. He also will work to getting to a healthier weight. So far he is lovely on the ground, a true in your pocket kinda guy and we are sure he’ll find his next chapter soon!
Adoption Fee: TBD
RECENT INTAKE: JESSE
Jesse is a sweet 14 year old blind broodmare with one eye removed, who welcomed her last foal earlier this year and was referred to MVHR by the amazing veterinarians at Roaring Fork Equine Medical Center. Besides her vision, this mare is healthy and lovely on the ground. We look forward to helping her find her next chapter.
Adoption Fee: TBD - UNDER EVALUATION.
RECENT INTAKE ~ IN FOSTER: RICKY
Ricky, a 5 year old OTTB gelding with Sweeney shoulder went straight to a foster home to quarantine, as MVHR's quarantine was full! He requires daily grain mash to keep up weight. He is sweet and personable and we look forward to getting to know him! He will come to the MVHR at some point over the next few months!
Adoption Fee: TBD - UNDER EVALUATION.
RECENT INTAKE ~ IN FOSTER: MAGOO
Magoo is a 6 year old Arab Gelding with a front leg injury, who went to a foster home to receive the extensive daily wound care he needs to heal right away. He has settled in well there and we believe he will make a full recovery with time. More on Magoo when he has completed his recovery!
Adoption Fee: Not available for Adoption at this time.
Adoption Pending
RECENT INTAKE: OL’REDD
This sweet sorrel 26 year old gelding worked at a dude ranch for most of his career and is ready for retirement life. This past year he gave the littles kiddos pony rides around the ranch, as the difficult mountain trails were too much for him. We look forward to learning what Ol’Redd might like to do in his retirement chapter and can’t wait to share it with you here.
Adoption Fee: TBD
Adoption Pending
RECENT INTAKE: CODY T
Cody is sweet older gentleman who is ready for retirement after working at the same Dude Ranch for most of his life. He is in need of twice a day daily mash to keep up his weight but is a curious happy horse who just likes to hang out.
We look forward to getting to know Cody T and learn what he might like to do for his retirement adventure. Check back in soon!
Adoption Fee: TBD
Adoption Pending
GUS
Friesian cross Gelding ~ 12 years old ~ 17.2 hands
This gorgeous guy is well broke, and has been well cared for his entire life, and is ready for his next partner. Very sweet and loves attention, he is a special one, looking for a special person for arena or light trail riding.
Adoption Fee: $3800