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

SOLDIER 

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Under Evaluation 

​Profile:
Age: 5
Height: 15.3 hh
Gender: Gelding
Breed: OTTB

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

​Info: We recently 
welcomed a new horse to our herd. His name is “American Soldier” aka “Louie” aka “Soldier” He is a 5 year old OTTB that has experience in the hunter/jumper world. He was just a little too much horse for his owner. We love his spirited self already and can’t wait to get to know him! 

Adoption Fee: $TBD

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.

HENRY 

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Available for Adoption

​Profile:
Age: 28
Height: 14.1 hh
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Grade

​Required Rider: Beginner (kid only)
Weight Limit: 100 lbs
Limitations/Maintenance: Daily 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: $TBD

TEBOW

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Available for Adoption

​Profile:
Age: 30
Height: 15.3 hh
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Grade

​Required Rider: Beginner (kid only)
Weight Limit: 100 lbs
Limitations/Maintenance: Daily equoixx

​Info: 
This gentle giant Tebow is an Annie Project graduate from Wind River Ranch. He was a fan favorite in their kid and teen program! He’s about 15.3 hands tall and 30 years young. He had his eye removed due to an injury and has adapted beautifully. He loves being groomed and was happy to go out for a quick bareback evaluation ride!

Adoption Fee: $500

TEQUILA

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Pending Adoption

​Profile:
Age: 24
Height: 14.3 hh
Gender: Mare
Breed: Registered Paint

​Required Rider: Beginner (kid only)
Weight Limit: 175 lbs
Limitations/Maintenance: Daily equoixx & shoes (unsound)

​Info:
DHOH “Tequila” is looking for her own kiddo/family! This gal is about 14.3 hands tall, 24 years old, and is best suited for an Adv. Beginner rider. She’s a registered Paint Horse. She enjoys taking the scenic route through life - so no speed events in her future She’d love to take it easy with a fun family who’d love her calm and sweet demeanor!

Adoption Fee: $500

ROSEN

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Available for Adoption

Profile:
Age: 22
Height: 15.2 hh
Gender: Mare
Breed: Grade

​Required Rider: Beginner
Weight Limit: 165 lbs
Limitations/Maintenance: N/A

Info: DHOH “Rosen” has finished her evaluations and is available for adoption! Rosen is a 22 year old grade mare and is 15.2 hands tall. She is a little sway backed. We have ridden her in the indoor arena, outdoor arena and out on the trails. She did great on the trails but got a little jiggy turning back to go home. Nothing major though and she seemed to enjoy being out there. She would suit an adv beginner rider because she can be a bit forward. She requires no special maintenance at this point

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Adoption Fee: $500

WARPAINT & FRECKLES

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Available for Adoption
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​Profile:
Age: 22
Height: 14.2 hh
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Grade

​Required Rider: Advanced Beginner (kid preferred)
Weight Limit: 140 lbs
Limitations/Maintenance:  Daily equoixx

​Info: Warpaint is about 22 years old and was a guest horse in his former life on a dude ranch at Ted Turner's Vermejo Ranch. He was also used to push the buffalo! He stands about 14.2 hands tall and is on daily equoixx for his old man bones.  A complete sweetheart both on the ground and under saddle, he's looking for a kiddo or a smaller adult to putz around in his earned retired life.

​Adoption fee: $850
*Please note: We would like to adopt both Warpaint and Freckles (below) TOGETHER as they spent 10+ years together 


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

FRECKLES & WARPAINT

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Available for Adoption
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​Profile:
Age: 25
Height: 15 hh
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Grade

​Required Rider: Intermediate (kid preferred)
Weight Limit: 115 lbs
Limitations/Maintenance: Daily equoixx (unsound)

​Info: Freckles also came to us from Ted Turner's Vermjo Ranch where he was used as a wrangler horse and even mountain lion hunting. He'll need an intermediate rider as he is a bit forward, even for his age.

Adoption fee: $650
*Please note: We would like to adopt both Freckles and Warpaint (above) TOGETHER as they spent 10+ years together 


GOOSE

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Available for Adoption
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Profile:
Age: 18
Height: 15.3 hh
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Quarter Horse

​Required Rider: Intermediate
Weight Limit: 175 lbs
Limitations/Maintenance: Shoes & daily equioxx (unsound)

Info: Looking for your next fancy trail horse? Look no further as DHOH “Goose" is available for adoption! This handsome fella was a part of the 'Nebraska 10' herd we brought in a while back. He is a tried and true trail horse, has phenomenal ground manners, is super well broke and is only 18 years young. Goose is looking for a gentle, well balanced and quiet rider to putz around the trails on. He's even up for some fun light arena work! Goose is not 100% sound though so light riding will be best suited for him.

​Adoption fee: $850

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.

ROYAL

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Available for Adoption
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Profile:
Age: ~15
Height: 15 hh
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Grade

​Required Rider: Advanced
Weight Limit: 175 lbs
Limitations/Maintenance: Front shoes

​Info: ​​DHOH “Royal” is available for adoption! We have been riding this guy and figuring out what he likes and what he doesn’t like. What he really likes to be ridden English, and better yet… he likes to be ridden like a hunter (half seat). Quiet seat, quiet hands is the ticket to this guy! Blue roan, sound, hunter-jumper prospect anyone? Royal is a little guy (roughly 15 hands) and is 15 years old. He is sound. He can be a little shy if you move too quickly around him but has really become more confident and trusting since he has been here. He’s great in the arena and on the trails and has been nothing but a perfect gentleman.

Adoption Fee: $1,500

COMPANION ONLY HORSES AVAILABLE
*Please note, our companion horses are non-rideable due to various reasons, but they still deserve all the TLC! 

SHILOH

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Companion Only - Available for Adoption 
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Profile:
Age: 20
Height: 15.1 hh
Gender: Mare
Breed: Registered Paint

Limitations/Maintenance: Daily equoixx & front shoes

Adoption Fee: $200

BART

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Companion Only - Available for Adoption 
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Profile:
Age: 22
Height: 15.2 hh
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Grade

Limitations/Maintenance: N/A

Adoption Fee: $200

MIA

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Companion Only - Available for Adoption 
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Profile:
Age: 20s
Height: 15 hh
Gender: Mare
Breed: Grade

Limitations/Maintenance: N/A

Adoption Fee: $200

BATMAN

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Companion Only - Available for Adoption 
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Profile:
Age: 19
Height: 15 hh
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Grade

Limitations/Maintenance: N/A

Adoption Fee: $200

CEDAR

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Companion Only - Available for Adoption 
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Profile:
Age: 20's
Height: 15 hh
Gender: Mare
Breed: Grade

Limitations/Maintenance: N/A

Adoption Fee: $200
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