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Vince- adopted August 2011
One of
'The Boyz of CR53', he'll likely be the first one ready to adopt. He is a sorrel gelding with four white
socks. He is trusting his humans a little more everyday.
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Duncan- adopted
on 2/1/2011
Three year old now gelded QH. Duncan became MVHR's when the person who was supposed
to get him backed out. He was at the time a Stud Colt and had very limited handling. MVHR did not have the facility
to house a Stud and because he was not halter broke at all decided the best thing to do was to send him to Professional Trainer
Jason Patrick in Steamboat Springs for some "Boot Camp". Jason and his crew had him 8 days where they halter
broke him and got him to respect and like humans. He was ridden 3 times and may even be in Western Horseman magazine
this fall as they had interviewed Jason when he was working with Duncan. Next to the last day he was gelded and returned
to our home base a new horse. Duncan is already maturing and should be 15-15.1 hands when finished. He still needs
to get muscle but is out with a herd of geldings learning from them all the social skills needed to be a part of a herd.
He is easy to handle and seems to enjoy working with people. Duncan will need an owner dedicated to his continued training
that will enable them to enjoy this delightful handsome guy.
As always we never make back what we have into an animal
and with Duncan that will be true for sure.
Duncan has been adopted by our own board member- Dawn- and
he's headed for 60 days of training in Steamboat Springs with Scott Whinfrey. Dawn will be lost when he is gone
and off riding when he returns.
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| Duncan-Arrival May 2010 |
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April Although we also saved this mare
from slaughter in the spring, she remained in Denver for the last 6 months fostering a little colt. She had given birth
to an Overo Leathal White baby who died less than 14 hrs after birth, so it was only right to give her a second
chance at being a mom with the orphaned colt. April did a fine job of raising him to weaning and we now have
her back in our care. At only around 4 years old she is very green and we do not believe she had been handled much
if at all prior to giving birth. She is coming along quickly and loves the attention and care she is getting every day.
April stands at 15+ and will continue to fill out and muscle up. She is quite striking and could move forward
in almost any discipline with the proper training.
April has been adopted by
a board member also- Tamra adopted her in 2008.
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Cami- adopted Fall 2010
This little Mustang mare is a
12 year old that was gathered in 2002 from the Little Brook Cliffs Wild Horse Range just outside of Grand Junction.
We dont know much about her except that she was in with 4 other geldings that were being starved and neglected just outside
of Silt. Mustangs are hearty animals and although a little skinny when she arrived, she quickly bounced back and is
just beautiful now. At only 13.3 hands she is short, but very stocky and well put together. We are currently evaluating
her and she is showing that at some point she had some very nice training. She has a great forward walk and trot, but
resists a bit at the canter. We suspect that she just needs to get in shape again as she can cruise in the field with the
herd. Misty has great feet and stands well for the farrier. She also self loads into a trailer. Out
on the trail Misty is willing and calm even by herself. We believe that Misty will be a great trail horse or maybe
even a 4-H prospect. Dont miss your chance to belong to a Mustang!
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Ace- adopted Fall 2010
We were told this horse was once his owners "favorite".
But a bad divorce led to severe neglect and starvation that almost claimed this poor sweet horses life. Ace is a sweet
as they come and at 15.3 hands that makes him a dream to be around. Upon arrival he was 900lbs, and listed as a
1 on the Henneke Scale, infested with lice, had a bad heart murmor, and hadn't had hoof care in quite some time.
MVHR was told this horse "did it all" including packing, hunting and roping. What a way to end up after serving
his master so well. Horses are amazing and Ace is no exception. Now recovering in a foster home he has put on
over 200lbs (having his teeth floated helped), his heart murmor is almost gone, feet trimmed, shots and deworming ongoing
and his true spirit is shining thru. Although we dont think that Ace should go into a "hard working" home,
we believe he will be rideable and happy as someone's trail horse. Keep watching for updates and if you are interested
in possibly adopting Ace please contact us as we believe he will be ready soon and would love a new forever home before winter.
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Romeo-
adopted March 01, 2011
This 8 year old Quarter Horse gelding came to us from the same place
as Cami and Ace. In very poor condition (only 770lbs and also a 1 on the Henneke Scale) Romeo too had lice and
his feet were aweful! His roman nose stood out, but you could tell he was going to be beautiful when we got him
healthy and his weight back up. MVHR was told that Romeo is registerd, and has been ridden, but not finished.
Now in a foster home with Ace he is recovering well and showing just how talented he may be. Flying lead changes in
the paddock, and a game of catch me if you can (and have the patience) show us this horse has spirit and just needs someone
to "lead" him. Romeo is 15.2 hands and looks like he could make a nice Dressage or Jumping prospect. Romeo
will available very soon so contact us if you would like to meet this handsome fellow.
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Misty- Adopted, May
4, 2011 Misty came to MVHR the same way that Duncan did. The "new" owner backed out
after MVHR had picked up the horses that we agreed to transport to Eagle to await pick-up. This filly also had
no training or handling in her 3 years. Misty was a doll from the moment we took her off the truck. Although a
bit skinny she was very curious and watched everything we did, even trying to help with "poop patrol". She
was easy to halter break and has had her feet trimmed twice with not much concern on her part. Mostly gets board with
having to stand still!! She just loves the irrigation ditch and being sprayed with the hose. Misty is about
14 hands and may not get too much bigger so we believe she will be well suited to the smaller adult or experienced young
rider. Misty will need an owner willing to get her saddle trained as we have not had the opportunity
to do that yet. A great project and a super sweet horse to work with.
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Mountain Valley Horse Rescue P.O. Box
1681
Eagle, Colorado 81631
Phone: (970) 376-1743
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