The following horses are owned privately. They are in need of new homes. Please contact the owners of these horses for additional
information.
February 25: Max is an American Saddlebred gelding, over 16hh. He is sweet and gentle, between the ages of 12 and 14. He stands for the farrier, trailers, and is trained for trails and light arena work. He is such a sweet guy, he really needs a person to bond with. Max is at Dreamcatchers Equine Rescue near Fountain. His adoption donation is $450. Contact Julie at julie@dcerinc.com or phone at (719) 266-2199. 
Max
February 25: Here's what Jag's owner says about him: "Appendix QH gelding (not registered), 15.3H, 10 yrs. Originally Montana ranch broke. He has arthritis in his hocks & coffin joints that I know of-probably knees too. Navicular & mild ringbone as well. Minor tendon/ligament/muscle compensation issues due to his other problems. Can only be ridden lightly & for short periods, needs to be turned out 24/7 in large pen or pasture so he can continuously move around or he will stiffen up & not be able to walk well. He rides Western & English, trails, bareback. Super well behaved, no vices, gets along w/horses, kids, dogs etc. Easy keeper, just needs bute on his really bad days. Ideally needs to be a pasture pet or companion horse & that you put a kid on or jump on yourself for short walks around the property occasionally-he's the kind of horse that can go w/out being ridden for months & then you get on with no problems. Very sweet horse."
Contact Geri at gdpets18@gmail.com. Jag is free to a good home and is located in Berthoud. 
Jag
February 15 - Red is a 15.1H, 20YO Kentucky Mountain Horse. Red's veterinarian calls him "The Gentleman." Red is very quiet, will carry a beginner or even someone who doesn't know a thing about horses; his owner can't say enough about Red's quiet, friendly and benevolent demeanor. He has the start of arthritis per x-rays and his owner would like to find him a home where there is more flat riding than steep. Although he is still abe to do hilly trails, the time will come when he will be less able. He is a wonderful baby-sitter for unconfident or young horses. His owner would like to see him go to a forever home who will be sensitive to his needs as he ages. He does best as a pasture horse - when stalled will begin to crib, which is curtailed by a felt neck sweat. For more information, email Karen at kjohnson@prairieweb.com. Red is located in Nebraska, owner may be able to transport. 
Red
February 2 - URGENT! Little Bit is a 2-1/2 year old filly, currently about 14.3H, chestnut with white stockings out of a registered paint stallion (Skippin N Smokin). She was abandoned by a neighbor who moved and is now owned and being cared for by Michelle. She cut her leg, it has been vetted, but Michelle does not have the means or ability to change bandages and continue to care for her. Vet says the leg will heal up just fine. Little Bit is halter trained and has had roundpen training, stands for the farrier. Contact Michelle at 720-413-0888 for more information. Little Bit is located South of Elizabeth, off Russelville Rd, near Hwy 83. She is free to a good home.
February 1 - Gilligan is a sweet 8 year old Haflinger gelding. He is green broke to ride. His owner needs to down-size and is willing to consider all offers for him. Here's what she says: "Gilligan has Clinton Anderson ground training. He can be ridden at a walk and has a jog trot to die for. He still needs ground work on the canter before trying under saddle. He can lunge with side reins, has been long lined. Clips, trailers, and stands for the farrior, and is up to date with shots and deworming. He just needs more miles under his belt. $1800 OBO. Call Mindy at 719-510-1277. Located in Black Forest. Must sell."
Gilligan
January 29 - Buddy is a 15YO registered Arabian gelding, 15.2H, grey. He had been started under saddle but has not been worked with for over 2 years. Buddy is kind, sweet and gentle on the ground but his owner feels he needs to be restarted for saddle work. Call Barb at 719-201-6747 for more information. Buddy is located in Florissant.
January 26 - (Adopted!) URGENT!! Rusty is a 14.3, 4YO Arab/Suffolk Punch cross. He is more Arab looking, his parents are 15H and 15.1H so he may be growing a bit more. His owner has family health issues and cannot pay another month's board so he needs a new home immediately. Here's what his owner says about him, "He is ready to go in any direction. He has stamina to work all day. He just needs training under saddle - he leads, ties, loads and has had a saddle on his back, he stands good for the farrier." Email Brittney at ladydeath13@hotmail.com for more information. Rusty is located about 45 minutes from Colorado Springs in Florence. Here are YouTube segments to check out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZycZm6frH4, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwcd7j29TXU
January 24 - The following two horses are in need of new homes. They are located in Penrose and have been evaluated by a vet:
Destiny is a 24 year old Arabian mare who has been a children's horse. She is a smaller sized horse (wears size 60" blanket). She currently carries a special needs child who is able to ride her independently. Destiny is current on vaccinations, needs a float. She is very gentle and has been trained as a trail horse. She may have early stage Cushing's but no treatment is recommended.
Missy is an 11-12 year old Arabian mare. She has a club foot but has been trained under saddle. Missy is very calm, up to date on vaccinations and float. Contact Barb at 719-331-2301 or gawkymonkey@yahoo.com. The horses are located in Penrose.
January 21 - Apollo is an 8-9YO Appendix, about 16.2H. This is what his owner says about him: "He is still a little green but can jump pretty well. He is a red dunn gelding, negative coggins and utd on shots. He is a beautiful loving horse who loves both western and English riding. He needs an experienced handler." Apollo's owner is having financial difficulties and would like to get between $1000-$1500 for him to help clear up some past due bills. His tack will go with him. Apollo is located in Pueblo West. Contact Aimee at roxanna_moxie@hotmail.com for more information. 
Apollo
January 14 - Cheyenne is pretty paint gelding, 20 years old, 15.2+H. Here's what his owner says about him: "He has a great temperament, but is best for an experienced rider. He is still fun to ride and full of strength and spunk! We are asking only a nominal price; finding him a good new home is very important to us. We will want to make sure he is going to a good owner!" Contact Nikki at stuebe@mitre.org or 719-596-1296 for more information. He is located in the Colorado Springs area, Rustic Hills neighborhood. 
Cheyenne
January 14 - (Both Adopted!) The following two horses need new homes. They were originally acquired through the state from an abuse case, but their owner lost her job shortly afterward and now needs to place them in new homes at no charge.
Spiderman is a 2YO bay Arabian studcolt and Rainbow is a 3YO chestnut Arabian filly. They are both now in excellent condition with good weight. Spiderman is haltered and leads up fairly nicely, Rainbow is still tentative but shows all the signs of wanting to learn. For more information, call Stacey at 719-440-5099. The horses are located in Simla (east of Calhan).
January 11 - Adopted! Raskal is about 30 years old. She is a beautiful and healthy red dun quarterhorse mare, about 14.2H. She is bombproof and has been in 4H. Her current rider is an 8 year old girl who learned to ride on her. She can be ridden bareback with just a halter and she can be climbed on with no tack whatsoever. She would make an excellent first horse for any child wanting to learn. She has no special needs but loves a bit of senior feed and some alfalfa cubes to chew on. For more information call Margie at 719-248-2535 or email at mstaggs@re-2.org. Raskal is located about 7 miles southwest of Florence. 
Raskal
January 9 - Both Adopted! Two horses free to good homes due to a family emergency. Boots is a registered Quarterhorse stallion, 13 years old, 16H, brown with white stockings, gentle and easy to handle on the ground, saddle trained but not ridden in 4-5 years. Samara is a white Arabian mare, 14.2H, 13 years old, used for barrels but has not been ridden in 4-5 years. She is very gentle and sweet. Amanda needs to place her horses immediately! Call Amanda at 720-299-9601. The horses are located in Elizabeth, Sun Country Meadows.
January 5 - Coming 2YO palomino Mustang available to the right home. She is halter broke and picks up her feet. She is pleasant to work with and looking for the right place with the right people. Please contact Jan at
redwing1943@hotmail.com for more information.
November 17 - (Adopted!) April is a registered American Paint, 9YO mare, solid black. She has been saddled and ridden very few times in the roundpen. She stands at about 16.1H. Her previous owner was going to euthanize her because she had too many horses going into winter, so Bonnie, a neighbor, took her in. She is free to a good home and is located in Yoder. Contact Bonnie at 254-220-6876 or email at crazy_wolf29@yahool.com. (There's an underscore between crazy and wolf).
November 16 - Linda must give up 7 horses due to her medical issues. They are halter broke, up to date on shots and worming; not on floating. Call Linda at 719-357-2704.
Paint filly “Susan” – age 3
QH filly “Lilly” – age 2 (Lilly has a bad foot making her companion only at this time, possibly stepped on as a foal)
TB mare “Bell” – age 19, hard keeper
TB mare “Rosie” – age 6
TB weanling “BJ” (colt, mother is Bell)
TB weanling “Ruby” (filly, mother is Rosie)
QH filly “Diamond” – age 2
November 12 - The following two horses are free to good homes. The owner, however, requests a nominal donation be made to Ruby Ranch Horse Rescue.
Max is a 25YO, very spirited horse who needs an experienced rider under 140 lbs. His owner says he is one of her favorite horses to ride - he's very fast and needs a sensitive and quiet owner. Max likes a grass diet in the summer and hay and senior feed in the winter. He doesn't do well in indoor arenas but he's a great trail/companion horse.
Max
Jazz (Adopted!) is a 15H registered appaloosa mare, about 16 years old. She is an easy keeper. Jazz is quiet and suitable for medium skilled riders but needs more training. She is very intelligent and willing, good in indoor areas. She can be spirited but not spooky. Her owner feels she is a great 4H prospect for young riders, she is a solid trail horse and has been started over small fences. She is also good for someone who wants to learn how to ride and grow with their horse.
Jazz
Harley is a Welsh Mt. Pony. "He is 100% sound, barefoot, in perfect health. He is 11.3 hands, 12 years old, rides and drives. He cannot be in a situation with pasture/grazing. He needs a dry lot. He had very minor laminitis when young. A young girl rode him and the owners drove him. I have driven him for 5 years now. Harley is not getting used as much as he loves to be used. He is extremely agile and athletic and loves to be driven and go out. He is a real character. He gets along with everyone on turnout and often exercises himself by galloping up and down the hills, jumping off small rocks and just zooming around while the others watch. I am asking $2000 which includes his custom made harness which fits him perfectly. He is built like a tiny QH. No vices." For more information email Karen at kjohnson@prairieweb.com. Harley - driving