Colorado Horse Rescue

Meet Shadow! 🤍

If you’re looking for a horse with a big personality, Shadow could be the guy!

This 23-year-old Mustang is equal parts smart, goofy, and devoted. He loves his people and enjoys being the center of attention.

Shadow is an easy keeper who thrives with consistency, patience, and regular interaction. Since returning from foster care, he’s been working with his Companion Connection volunteer, Ausra, continuing his groundwork training and showing off just how focused and willing he can be when given a task.

Every day, Shadow progresses in his training, and he’s ready to find a forever home where he can keep learning, keep connecting, and keep making his humans smile.

Think Shadow might be your perfect sidekick? Head to chr.org and fill out a Horse Match Profile today! 🤩

We are still smiling after our Volunteer Appreciation Summer Party! ☀️🐴

Good food, games, laughter, and the best company! We had such a fun afternoon just hanging out and celebrating the people who make Colorado Horse Rescue what it is.

Our volunteers truly are the heart of CHR. 💙They show up in every season, in every kind of weather, and with every kind of helping hand: caring for horses, supporting events, pitching in around the ranch, and making sure our horses are surrounded by kindness every step of the way.

In 2025, 251 volunteers gave an incredible 18,619 hours of their time. That’s a 9% increase from last year and the equivalent of nearly nine full-time team members. Their support adds up to more than $623,000 in impact for the horses in our care. 🤩

To every volunteer who shows up, pitches in, and shares their love for horses with us: thank you. We’re so lucky to have you in our CHR family. 💙

GIVE ATTICUS A HOME! 🤩

This handsome 12-year-old, 16.3-hand off-the-track Thoroughbred is as sweet as they come. With his goofy personality, gentle demeanor, and love for people, Atticus has a way of making everyone around him smile.

In the pasture, he’s a total social butterfly. 🦋 He makes friends easily, especially with his best buddy Swift, another Thoroughbred. Together, they’ve earned the nickname “The Throughbros.” 😆

Because of physical limitations, Atticus has been retired from riding. He would thrive with someone who wants to spend quality time with him, teach him fun tricks on the ground, and shower him with the love and attention he absolutely adores.

Atticus is looking for a home where he can simply be cherished for the kind, funny, and affectionate horse he is.

Does Atticus sound like a good match for you? If so, fill out a Horse Match Profile on chr.org today!

Swipe for a picture of the Throughbros! 🤣

We’re proud to share that Colorado Horse Rescue CEO Katherine Gregory has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of the American Horse Council, effective June 21, 2026. 🤩

This appointment is an exciting milestone for CHR and our mission of creating a better world for horses. As the national voice of the equine industry, the American Horse Council helps shape conversations that impact horses and horse people across the country. Having equine welfare represented at that table is an important step forward.

“The American Horse Council plays an essential role as the unifying voice of the equine industry in Washington, D.C.,” said Justin Davis, Chairperson of Colorado Horse Rescue. “We have deep respect for the Council’s leadership in advocating for the health and long-term sustainability of the horse industry. Katherine’s appointment reflects both her leadership and the growing recognition of equine welfare perspectives within national industry conversations.”

“I’m grateful for the opportunity to join a board that brings together such a breadth of expertise and perspective,” said Gregory. “The equine industry is stronger when we work toward shared goals, and I look forward to being part of that.”

Please join us in celebrating Katherine and this opportunity to help advance a better future for horses nationwide.💙🐴

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HOME SWEET HOME 🩵

Lady has officially landed in her new home and is already making herself part of the family. Her adopter, Debby, shared that she’s “happy, gradually relaxing, friendly and cooperative,” and becoming more comfortable with each passing day.

She’s enjoying her new surroundings, settling into a routine, and building a friendship with her pasture companion, Gladstone. According to Debby, “She and Gladstone are getting along well,” and the two are quickly becoming friends. 🫶🏻

And one exciting change? Lady has a new name. 🤩 After spending time getting to know her personality, her adopter has decided to use her registered name, Little Isabella, with nicknames like Little and Little Bella.

“Thank you so much for helping me find this lovely horse,” Debby wrote. 🤍

Messages like this are what rescue is all about: horses finding the right people, the right homes, and the opportunity to simply be horses. Wishing Little Bella and her family many happy years together!

WE’RE HIRING! 🐴🤩

Do you believe every horse deserves a second chance?

Colorado Horse Rescue is growing our Training Team and looking for passionate, dedicated horse people to join us in helping rescue horses build brighter futures.

✨ Part-Time Equine Trainer
Work hands-on with horses ranging from unhandled to under saddle, support adopters, and play a direct role in rehabilitation, training, and placement.

✨ Training Support Intern (Summer 2026)
Gain real-world experience alongside professional trainers while learning the ins and outs of rescue, rehabilitation, and equine behavior.

If you have a passion for horse training, a problem-solving mindset, and a commitment to helping horses in transition with patience, integrity, and empathy, we’d love to meet you.

📍 Longmont, Colorado
🔗 Learn more and apply by visiting chr.org/were-hiring-at-chr

Help us create a future where safe solutions exist for every horse. 🩵