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 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
BARBIE
Grey Mare ~ Approximate Age: 14 ~ Approximate height: 15 hands
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
Sorrel Lusitano Mix 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 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
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. He takes care of the most novice riders and is a willing teacher to them.
Keep an eye on this little guy, cause they don’t come much cuter or more experienced than him!
Adoption Fee: $1800
WOODROW
Grey Gelding ~ Approximate Age: 22 ~ Approximate height: 15.1 hands
Woodrow is a 22 year old Grey Gelding and a sweetheart. He is broke to ride and was well cared for by his previous loving owner, who unfortunately had to surrender him due to life changing circumstances. We have started his riding evaluation, and so far he presents willing and easy going, with a little bit of an opinion of his own ;) in the round pen, next we will evaluate him on the trail and learn what this sweet boy wants to do in his next adventure.
Adoption Fee: $2800
DIXIE
Black Argentinian Thoroughbred mare ~ Approximate Age: 14 ~ Approximate height: 15.1 hands
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
CODY
Bay Thoroughbred gelding~ Approximate Age: 30+ ~ Approximate height: 15 hands
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 is the most gentle with the littles kids, and loves going work 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
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 Tiger 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.
BIG
Flee 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
GUS
Bay Draft Cross Gelding ~ Approximate Age: 14 ~ Approximate height: 17.2 hands
Gus is a 14 year old Bay Draft Cross and a gentle giant at 17.2 hands. He is broke to ride to go on the trail as well as trained in dressage. He came to us when his owner could no longer keep him, but she loved him very much and he was very well cared for. We are getting to know him, but so far he presents gentle, easy going and up for whatever. We have started his riding evaluation and he is willing, kind and a big mover. He would require an intermediate rider as he responds best to slow and soft ques both on the ground and on the saddle.
Adoption Fee: $3800
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! 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
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, we are evaluating her comfort and will post updates here about how she would like to spend her golden years!
Adoption Fee: $500
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.
Adoption Fee: $800
BLAZE
Dark Bay Gelding ~ Approximate Age: 25 ~ Approximate height: 16.2 hands
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
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
CALAMITY JANE
Red Roan Molly Mule ~ Approximate Age: unknown ~ Approximate height: 15 hands
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 she has shown us she is sweet and sassy, loves people and scratches. We are helping her gain weight, which is going well and we’ll soon see what CJ might want to do in her next chapter in life! Right now she would be adoptable as a companion, as we do not know if she is broke to ride.
Adoption Fee: $800
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 in 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. 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!
Adoption Fee: NA - not adoptable at this time
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 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: $500
TIGGER
Bay Mustang Gelding ~ Approximate Age: 3 ~ Approximate height: 15.1 hands
Tigger is a 3 year old bay stud cold (stallion) who arrived to us all the way from Farmington, NM. He has not been handled much or haltered, and although shy, he is curious and sweet. As soon as he is settled, and we have worked to halter him, he will be gelded. He will not be available for adoption till that is completed and we will update here once he is!
Adoption Fee: NA - not adoptable at this time
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 we look forward to learning more about her. We are happy they made it to MVHR and start their Journey of Hope.
Check back on Tilly soon.
Adoption Fee: TBD
RECENT INTAKE: 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 need. Fred has foundered in the past, but has recovered and we look forward to seeing what this sweet boy is up for in his next adventure!
Adoption Fee: TBD
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 come to his full potential. More to come on Seneca soon!
Adoption Fee: $2800
Adoption Pending
CHEECH
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
ADOPTION PENDING
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. Juniper just returned from a four month training intensive with Versatile Equine. She is back at the ranch ready to meet potential adopters. She is in great shape and ready to hit the trail with her person. Juniper would be best suited for someone who enjoys trail riding. She does go out on her own!
Adoptions Fee: $3200