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
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 set 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
JUNIPER
This beautiful buckskin Paint Mare is in her mid-teens and loves cuddles and grooming. She is well broke to ride, but sometimes uncertain, so looks to a confident rider for leadership. She is currently gaining more riding experience with Versatile Equine in Delta, is doing wonderfully and will be an outstanding partner for someone!
She is still available for adoption even while in training, and potential adopters would be visiting her at Versatile Equine in western Colorado. Contact us if you are interested in arranging a visit!
Adoptions Fee: $3200
BARBIE
Barbie is a cute gray mare who likes to just check real quick to see who is in charge, and loves clear expectations and direction. Being 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 a tune up project who thanks you for every training session? Barbie is your gal.
Adoptions Fee: $2500
DACI
Daci is a 16 year old, chestnut gelding, part Lusitano and one of the sweetest horses! He loves people but has not done much in some time due to people reasons at his previous homes. We have started to get him back in shape and reviewing the basics with extensive ground work and he has now started his under saddle training again. He presents green broke, willing to learn. On the ground he is lovely, especially with a confident handler who can clearly outline expectations for him. He will require a dry lot and strict diet of grass hay. Big and beautiful, don’t miss this handsome guy with lots of loveable personality! He would be adoptable to an experienced handler and rider, who can work with him to achieve the potential we think he has to be a partner for life!
Adoption Fee: $2500
MAVERICK
This adorable little guy has been a ranch, trail and gymkhana horse for piles of kids throughout his life. He has some navicular changes that are well managed with balanced hoof care, so we are getting to know him better to see what and how much he would like to do in his coming years.
Keep an eye on this little guy, cause they don’t come much cuter or more experienced than him!
Adoption Fee: $1800
LUCKY
This beautiful light palomino mare is in her twenties and is a wise soul looking for a special someone. Friendly and easy to handle on the ground, she loves attention and scratches and is smart and willing, but sometimes uncertain. Best suited to a ground work and companion opportunity, you could not find a more intriguing girl to get to know or a more beautiful horse to see out your window.
Adoption Fee: $800
DIXIE
This beautiful Argentinian Thoroughbred mare has played polo, run some gymkhanas, and even done some jumping. However, EPM, blindness, and some other body issues have created challenges for her. We are currently evaluating her physical abilities and confidence to help her find her next chapter. We are looking forward to getting to know this affectionate mare better!
Adoption Fee: $1800
Adoption Pending !
PETE
Pete is a 21 year old Haflinger Pony Gelding who comes to us as his owners are moving across country and they hope he will find a wonderful new home. He is broke to ride, although without formal training and would be best suited for lead line rides with children, who he really loves and cares for. He is looking for a laid back retirement home where he gets lots of love and maybe the occasional pony ride. We look forward to getting to know him once he gets out of quarantine and will give him a job in our Summer Day Camps starting in June.
Adoption Fee: $2500
CODY
Cody is a black 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 would make the best companion to any horse.
Adoption Fee: $500
DOLLY
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
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
BABE
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.
BIG
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
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!
REBEL
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
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
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
BLUE
This gorgeous, almost 12 year old registered Tennessee Walking Horse gelding is stunning, and lovely to be around on the ground. This Blue Roan is stout and sturdy, and although he has not done much in some time, he is broke to ride and presents wonderfully under saddle. He is adoptable to an experienced handler and rider, who has the ability to restart him slowly, condition him and help him get back in shape. Given his popularity and the many inquiries we have received on him, please read this full description to ensure you are a good match for Blue!
Blue came to us with some benign neglect after his owner passed away. His front feet were very long, and he came with reports of historic founder. Our farrier, who specializes in rehab cases, saw him, took tons of foot (toe) off and made significant improvements for him. He saw relatively little stretching of the laminae and suspects primarily mechanical laminitis due to the hoof neglect, although we cannot rule out a more metabolic cause at this point, he certainly is the breed and has the body type for those issues. He has been completely sound while he has been here, even before his feet were trimmed, and even through a taxing training session, so we are expecting a good prognosis for him at this time.
Blue is quickly affectionate, a little watchy and nervous under tack, but focuses on trying to do the right thing. Blue is a bit "rusty" and in need of a tune up, as it had been a while since he has was last ridden, but he has made huge strides even in minimal training sessions here at MVHR. He has been lovely to be around on the ground, catching and handling for turnouts, vet, farrier, etc. Some extensive x-rays of his lower limbs have been done, as well as fasting glucose and insulin tests. None show concerning results especially given his soundness and overall health. Regardless, we would recommend he continued be managed as a metabolic horse (low sugar feeds, regular exercise, etc).
Please reach out if you are willing to provide this incredible horse with the opportunity for a restart!
Adoption Fee: $3800
DANCER
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! 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
Adoption Pending!
BONITA
Bonita is a beautiful, draft cross looking four year old, still growing in both body and mind. She has had extensive ground work, and a few rides under saddle with her previous owner. MVHR is looking to reinforce and continue that training as this smart, athletic horse has a bright future ahead of her in the right hands. Are you looking for a young horse to take all the way? This might be your girl. Available for adoption to an experienced horse person who can continue her training and help Bonita realize her full potential.
Bonita is currently in training with Versatile Equine, to give her the best foundation she needs to find her person! She is still available for adoption, and potential adopters would visit her with Versatile Equine in western Colorado.
Adoption Fee: $3200
ERNIE
Ernie is a 25 year old Morgan/Draft cross, retired Dude horse, working his whole life for the same string. He is a sweet big boy who requires supplemental feed due to missing teeth to keep up his weight. Given his working career, he has some arthritic changes which recently started to bother him significantly. We are working to see how we can keep him most comfortable while at the same time evaluating to see if he can still be ridden or would be best suited as a companion.
Adoption Fee: $1000
SCOUT
Scout is a 22 year old registered paint gelding, ready for retirement from dude string life. He is sweet and gentle on the ground, and would make a perfect kids light trail riding horse.
Adoption Fee: $1200
SIERRA
Sierra is a 24 year old retired dude sting horse ready for an easier life, we are evaluating her comfort and will post updates here about how she would like to spend her golden years!
Adoption Fee: $500
GOLIE
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.
Adoption Fee: $800
BLAZE
Blaze is a twenty something dark bay gelding who previously was an eventing horse. He is pasture sound and would make a wonderful companion horse, as he is friendly and kind to all. Due to hind end arthritis, he is currently available as a non-riding horse. Don’t miss this handsome guy, as he will be stunning standing out in your field, and will be the first to meet you at the pasture gate!
Adoption Fee: $500
DARCY
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
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
LATIGO
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
IN RECOVERY: TIMBER
This lovely 8 year old AQHA mare came to MVHR in need of long term recovery from a soft tissue injury and ulcers. With damage to a medial collateral ligament, Timber is currently on stall rest, and receiving small amounts of exercise, hand walking for 30 minutes a day. This exercise will gradually increase in coming months to help her rebuild strength and conditioning as her ligament heals. Her ulcers are likely a result of the stress of her injury and ensuing stall rest, so we are working hard to help her heal from those as well, and stay happy and healthy going forward. 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!
UNDER EVALUATION: SHAWNEE
Shawnee is a sweet buckskin appaloosa who needed an immediate safe landing as she could not stay where she was any longer. She does present with an enlarged knee and what seems like other skeleton muscular discomforts which we hope to help her with. So far she is curious and friendly, and loves all the attention she can get. More on this beautiful girl soon!
Adoption Fee: TBD
UNDER EVALUATION: CHEECH
Cheech is a grey thoroughbred gelding in his teens, who was adopted from MVHR in early 2025 and was recently returned due to no fault of his own. We look forward to getting to know him once again and see how we can help him find his next person. Check back soon for an update on Cheech.
Adoption Fee: TBD
IN RECOVERY: CALAMITY JANE
CJ came to us through a law enforcement seizure case, but has since been turned over to MVHR. This sweet molly mule is up there in age, but that does not dampen her spirits. So far in quarantine she has shown us she is sweet and sassy, loves people and her new friend Ernie. We are helping her gain weight and then we’ll see what CJ might want to do in her next chapter in life!
Adoption Fee: TBD
Adoption Pending!
RECENT INTAKE: PARKER
This handsome, registered, almost 13 year old quarter horse gelding has worked for the US Forest Service for the last seven years, and is ready for something different. Well broke and with miles of trail experience, we are evaluating some lameness concerns to see what he’d like to do next.
Stay tuned on this great horse!
Adoption Fee: $3200