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Horses Available for Adoption

Our horses range in age and ability from young and competitive sport horses, to older quiet trail-mounts. Some of our horses have special needs, but most just had an unfortunate run of bad luck and need a new change at a loving forever home. Our efforts are supported solely by donations, adoption fees, sponsorship and A LOT of volunteer sweat.

Our horses are categorized as appropriate for beginner riders (rider who is new around equines, comfortable at a walk and maybe a trot), intermediate riders (rider who is comfortable at all gaits, specifically can post the trot, and can handle equines in various situations and environments), and advanced riders (rider who is comfortable handling difficult or green equines in various situations and environments). We also have several horses that are not rideable, but would be great companion horses, as well as young soon-to-be started horses and a few in rehabilitation! Make sure to check back with us frequently for updates on available horses. We do our best to keep the available horse adoption gallery up to date as changes occur.

Horses may be visited by appointment only, please contact us to schedule a time to come meet them. You will need to have filled out an Adoption Application prior to making an appointment. Please note we rarely adopt horses out of state because we do require home checks and a riding evaluation of the horse you're interested in adopting.
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IN REHAB

ALBERT

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​Profile:
Age: 11
Height: 15.1 hh
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Grade

​Required Rider: TBD
Weight Limit: TBD lbs
Limitations/Maintenance: TBD

Info: coming soon!


Adoption Fee: $TBD


JAKE

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​Profile:
Age: TBD
Height: 15.1 hh
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Grade

​Required Rider: TBD
Weight Limit: TBD lbs
Limitations/Maintenance: TBD

Info: coming soon!


Adoption Fee: $TBD


KING

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In Rehab 
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​Profile:
Age: TBD
Height: 15.1 hh
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Grade

​Required Rider: TBD
Weight Limit: TBD lbs
Limitations/Maintenance: TBD

Info: coming soon!


Adoption Fee: $TBD


ZORO

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​Profile:
Age: TBD
Height: 15.1 hh
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Grade

​Required Rider: TBD
Weight Limit: TBD lbs
Limitations/Maintenance: TBD

Info: coming soon!


Adoption Fee: $TBD

UNDER EVALUATION
*These are horses new to our rescue that are still under evaluation before being available for adoption

COMING SOON!


BEGINNER RIDER/KID HORSES AVAILABLE
*We define beginner rider's as those who are new around equines, comfortable at a walk and maybe a trot.

CARBON

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Available for Adoption
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​Profile:
Age: 25+
Height: 14.2 hh
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Grade

​Required Rider: Advanced Beginner
Weight Limit: 120 lbs
Limitations/Maintenance: Daily Equoixx & mash diet

Info: 
We saved this sweet old boy from the auction a few months ago. He’s worth his weight in gold! He is in his late 20s and is 14.2 hands tall. He takes daily equoixx and eats a mostly mash diet (he can still graze though and eat the leafy parts of alfalfa!). He's best suited for an adv. beginner kid as he has a touch of an engine and his favorite speed is a little jog.

Adoption Fee: $500

DWIGHT

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​Profile:
Age: 20's
Height: 15.1 hh
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Grade

​Required Rider: Advanced Beginner
Weight Limit: 120 lbs
Limitations/Maintenance: Daily Equoixx

Info: 
DHOH “Dwight” has recovered beautifully! This sweet guy had a intense few weeks with getting eye surgery and colicking, and he’s so happy to be feeling his best again! He has begun his evaluation under saddle, and my is he a sweetheart! He’s been quiet and confident, and seems to enjoy light work! Dwight is best suited for an adv. beginner rider who can steer with ease to help him navigate as he recently lost his right eye. He's super fun to ride though and a barn favorite (don't tell!).

Adoption Fee: $1,800


ZOE

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​Profile:
Age: 9
Height: 15.1 hh
Gender: Mare
Breed: Grade

​Required Rider: Advanced Beginner
Weight Limit: 170 lbs
Limitations/Maintenance: Daily Equoixx + joint supplement

Info:
DHOH “Zoe” has officially passed all evaluations with flying colors and is now ready to find her forever home! This gal is is worth her weight in gold As we’ve mentioned before, her quiet demeanor suits her body’s abilities as she’s never going to be a speed horse anyway. She will be a fun and safe horse for somebody to take to low key events like cattle sorting (if they aren’t looking to win any awards!) and will be your steady eddy trail riding buddy (her favorite activity). Zoe is 9 years old and does have some arthritis in her hock due to a septic joint which she had surgery on at Littleton Equine Medical Center a few years back. She takes equioxx and is on a joint supplement.

Adoption Fee: $1,500

HENRY 

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​Profile:
Age: 28
Height: 15 hh
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Quarter Horse 

​Required Rider: Kid
Weight Limit: 100 lbs
Limitations/Maintenance: Prescend and equoixx

​Info: 
DHOH “Henry” began his evaluation today, and he sure is cute! Henry is a C Lazy U Ranch graduate who was absolutely beloved by so many guests! He made many, many friends in his decades at the ranch, and is looking forward to making his new family very happy! Henry is 28 years old, 14.1 hands tall and a grade gelding. He’ll be looking for a kiddo to teach the ropes! Stay tuned for more information on Henry! If you’re interested in being his forever family, please submit an adoption application on our website so you’re ready when he is.

Adoption Fee: $500


INTERMEDIATE RIDER HORSES AVAILABLE
*We define intermediate rider's as those who are comfortable at all gaits, specifically can post the trot, and can handle equines in various situations and environments

MCCLURE

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​Profile:
Age: 19
Height: 14.1 hh
Gender: Mare
Breed: Grade

​Required Rider: Intermediate
Weight Limit: 140 lbs
Limitations/Maintenance: N/A

Info: Looking for a fun gaited horse? DHOH "McClure" is ready for you! Sound, no spook, happy to go in the arena or on the trail, very calm demeanor - overall she's a catch. She is on the quicker side due to her being gaited which will require an intermediate rider who is comfortable handling a faster horse.

Adoption Fee: $1,300

LUNA

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​​​​Profile:
Age: 11
Height: 14 hh
Gender: Mare
Breed: Grade

​Required Rider: Intermediate
Weight Limit: 150 lbs
Limitations/Maintenance: Daily equioxx
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Info: DHOH “Luna” is officially available for adoption! Luna is approximately 11 years old, 14.1 hands tall and is a grade mare although her body screams quarter horse to us! (No papers).
Luna made her way back to the rescue a few months ago due to complications of the horse being over weight. Luna is an EASY KEEPER and it will be important to keep her from getting too round. Luna is great in the arena and on the trail and she has had experience with obstacle courses. She’s not going to be a speed horse… she would prefer to take things slow, though she will walk, trot and lope. She would be suited for a strong advanced beginner or an intermediate rider. And a small-ish rider at that since she is a little thing. Luna requires front shoes and is currently on equioxx for some mild hock arthritis. Depending on your grass situation, she’s going to require a muzzle, too!

Adoption Fee: $1,200

DANDY

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Available for Adoption
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​Profile:
Age: 16
Height: 10.2 hh
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Grade

​Required Rider: Intermediate (kid only)
Weight Limit: <90 lbs
Limitations/Maintenance: N/A

​Info: 
How cute is DHOH “Dandy!” This adorable little one is 16 years old, 10.2 hands tall, and a grade gelding. He is best suited for an advanced beginner/intermediate kiddo who is comfortable steering independently!

Adoption Fee: $1,000

IRISH

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​Profile:

Age: 21
Height: 15.1 hh
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Quarter Horse

​Required Rider: Intermediate 
Weight Limit: 160 lbs
Limitations/Maintenance: Front shoes
Other: Gelding only home & at least 2 horses on property

​Info:
DHOH “Irish” is such a cutie! He’s best suited for an intermediate rider looking to hit the trails or ride around the arena. He’s 21 years old, 15.1 hands tall, and a registered Quarter Horse. He’s a C Lazy U Ranch graduate, who joined us through The Annie project!

Adoption Fee: $1,200


ADVANCED RIDER HORSES AVAILABLE
*We define advanced rider's as those who are comfortable with handling difficult or green equines in various situations and environments.

KIOWA

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​Profile:
Age: 20's
Height: 15.1 hh
Gender: Gelding
Breed: American Paint

​Required Rider: Advanced
Weight Limit: 170 lbs
Limitations/Maintenance: Daily equioxx

Info: The stunning DHOH “Kiowa” is available for adoption! This handsome fella is in his 20s and is 15.2 hands tall. He’s an American Paint gelding and best suited for an Advanced rider. He prefers the arena to trails, and does best with a clear, quiet and confident rider with English riding experience. He takes daily equioxx to feel his best!

Adoption Fee: $1,500

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