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
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
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 15 year old, chestnut gelding, part Lusitano and one of the sweetest horses! He loves people and we look forward to see what this guy is all about. He hasn’t done much in some time, so is getting back in shape and reviewing the basics with extensive ground work before he starts under saddle work. On the ground he is lovely, especially with a confident handler who can clearly outline expectations for him Big and beautiful, don’t miss this handsome guy with lots of loveable personality!
Adoption Fee: $2500
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
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
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
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
RECENT INTAKE: MAVERICK
This adorable little guy has been a ranch, trail and gymkhana horse for piles of kids throughout his life. We are evaluating some lameness concerns to see what he’d like to do with his next family.
Keep an eye on this little guy, cause they don’t come much cuter or more experienced than him!
Adoption Fee: $2500
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
Adoption Pending
Misty is gorgeous and about 10 years old. A draft cross type mare, she is being started with ground work training, and will hopefully be under saddle soon. A true project with nothing but potential, don’t miss this beautiful girl who is built about as stout as they come, and could be a CoverGirl with her gorgeous looks. She would currently be adoptable to an experienced horse person able to progress her training and help her realize her full potential.
Adoption Pending
PARD
This handsome guy is a retired dude sting gelding in his late teens. We are still getting to know him, but have been told he is a gentle, steady guy on the trail, ready for a more recreational life. Come meet this great guy!
Adoption Fee: $1800
Adoption Pending
HUCKLEBERRY
Huckleberry is a handsome 7 year old bay gelding who has some unique and elusive hind end lameness issues that his loving owner could just no longer afford to explore or support. Although broke to ride, we have learned this issue is not repairable and he will no longer be able to be ridden. He lives comfortably with this issue, and he is pasture sound. He would be a wonderful companion horse as he is a friendly guy to other horses, sweet as a button with people and loves a groom. He is great for the farrier and vet, and we’d love for this guy to live out his life in a wonderful pasture!
Adoption Fee: $500
Adoption Pending
LUCY
Lucy is an 18 year old Haflinger mare who arrived together with Molly. She also has a history of founder and severe hoof neglect, but has recovered well and is doing great! She is broke to ride but needs a tune up as she presents sassy and opinionated, like most Haflingers ;), she will need an experienced rider at this time who can take this on. Sweet and gentle on the ground, loves grooming and being around people getting cuddled, she even participates in our kids programs. Just like her sister, she is a beauty that will need regular hoof care moving forward, a strict dry lot and hay only to avoid any further issues with founder.
Come meet Lucy if you need some sass in your life!
Adoption Fee: $2000
Adoption Pending
JET
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
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
Adoption Pending
MISSY RAE
Missy Rae is in her twenties who enjoys gymkhanas and going on trail rides. She likes to go and has previously even moved cows. An all-round girl who is ready for her next person. She does have Cushings disease, which we are trying to get back under control with medication and requires mash to keep on weight. She is a sweet mare up for anything!
Adoption Fee: $2500
ERNIE - IN FOSTER
Ernie is a 23 year old Morgan/Draft cross, retired Dude horse, working his whole life for the same string. He is a sweet big boy who was in need of some groceries, as he requires supplemental feed due to missing teeth. He has now gained some good weight, but will always require to be on a grain mash in addition to free choice hay. He has some beginning arthritis, but can still be ridden and would best fit in a leisure trail riding home.
Adoption Fee: $1000
Ernie is currently being fostered at Summit Valley Horse Center but still available for adoption, and you can schedule a time to meet him there!
SCOUT
Scout is a 22 year old registered paint gelding, ready for retirement from dude string life due to arthritic and ring bone changes. We are evaluating his rideability, and will post updates here!
Adoption Fee: $800
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
UNDER EVALUATION: RICO
This cute little hot rod is 10 years old and has tons of go, but also has some knee issues that we are working to learn more about. He sure would like a job, we’ll update you here about what that could be as we learn more about what limitations his knees might present.
Adoption Fee: $2500
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
Adoption Pending
This gorgeous, almost 12 year old registered Tennessee Walking Horse gelding is stunning, and lovely to be around on the ground. We believe he is broke to ride, and will evaluate his training further in coming weeks. Stay tuned, as this guy is a real stunner you don’t want to miss!
Adoption Fee: $3200
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
RECENT INTAKE: 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!
IN FOSTER/IN RECOVERY: JESSE
Jesse is a recent intake who went directly to a foster home as quarantine was full at the ranch and he needed a safe place before the snow really arrived. He is in his twenties and a dude string horse most of his life. We look forward to learning what he might be up for in the future!
Adoption Fee: TBD
Adoption Pending!
ZEPHYR
This pretty Bay paint is 17 years old, and sweet and gentle on the ground. We have known her a long time, and she has had some incredible miles on the trail, crossing rivers and climbing mountain. Now ready for an easier life, with someone who can help her body continue to feel its best as she ages. Are you looking for a special girl, who will choose you if you’re the right person? Come meet Zephyr!
Adoption Fee: $2500
ADOPTION PENDING
BOSCO
Bosco is a gaited 20 year old black, tall, sturdy gelding, retired from the US Forest Service and ready for a light riding retirement. He is a gem, friendly and sound and looks for a best friend to go on easy trail rides with. Could that be you?
Adoption Fee: $2800
Adoption Pending
CHUCK
This stout, sorrel gelding in his late teens is looking for a little easier life after being a dude horse his whole life. Handsome and personable, he seems ready to be a great horse for weekend adventures, we’ll get to know him more in the next few weeks and post updates here!
Adoption Fee: $1800
Adoption Pending
SHADOW
Shadow is a 22 year old dark bay mare who was ready to retire from her ranch work. She has some lameness in trot due to arthritis in her front legs, and would be able to be ridden at a walk only. She is otherwise healthy and cute as a button. She is a sweet baby sitter for beginners. We look forward to finding Shadow a sweet retirement home, perhaps with a little kid of her own.
Adoption Fee: $1200