Horse Updates

Adoptions for Bill & Eliza finalized in July. These two happened to arrive together and were with us exactly one year before they each found their person. Bill, a retired off the track thoroughbred with a huge personality, will be missed at the ranch but we are excited for his next adventure. Eliza, a blind retired polo pony with metabolic disease, will be boarded at the ranch and now has a girl she goes on adventures with around the ranch and on the trail! These two are amazing examples of horses that needed a safe place to find their new people.

If you visit the ranch, you might miss Concho, as she left for a foster home, where this old lady can find rest, gain weight and recover. Gus presents himself to be a wonderful riding mule and Lucky's riding training is making huge strides, so much so that she is ready for her person! Harley who arrived in bad shape last month is doing great, enjoying pasture and even some love during camp!

Unless other critical cases reach out, we will hold off on any other intakes until some adoptions finalize. So if you know someone ready to adopt a horse? Click HERE to learn more about the process! Spread the word about Horse Adoption! Another amazing way to support these horses, is to sponsor a horse and make a donation! 

Riding horses especially are going as quickly as they come to us, so don't hesitate, come meet the herd today!

Come spend time with the Horses at MVHR!

Upcoming Volunteer Day - no experience needed!!!: 

Saturday August 24, 9:30am-1pm Community Volunteer Day! Pancake Breakfast is served at 9:30am, after which we head out for a variety of chores to help the horses. 

HAY DAY Volunteer Opportunity: 

September 14, Hay Day! As you can imagine, it takes a lot of help to make the day run smoothly, which is where you come in. We'll need close to 50 volunteers--could you be one of them? Could you recruit friends and family to help as well??  Volunteers are needed all afternoon, and shifts are available, with free lunch for all volunteers served at noon. For more info and to sign up email: volunteer@mvhr.net

Click HERE to complete a volunteer application, this will ensure you receive a separate volunteer opportunity email each month.

Wednesday, August 7

The Bookworm of Edwards, would like to invite you to a great event coming up Wednesday, August 7th, at 6pm.

For more info & to buy a ticket, click HERE:

Are you a volunteer/supporter? Mention Mountain Valley Horse Rescue, when you purchase your tickets, you'll get a discount. Thank you The Bookworm of Edwards for this offer and your continued support of the horses!

Saturday, August 10

Claggett Rey Gallery in Edwards is a long time supporter of MVHR and are inviting you to "Cowboys North & South" on August 10th from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. This exhibit is honoring the influences of the historic author and artist from the 1920’s, Will James. The gallery will be exhibiting over 50 artists and artisans who have been inspired by his writings and graphics. 

Claggett Rey is located in the Riverwalk in Edwards, right next to Starbucks. For more information and to RSVP click HERE

Thank you Claggett/Rey Gallery for your support of the horses & this offer to our volunteer & donor community.

Mini Horse Heroes 

Mini Horse Heroes Fall Sessions are now open! Bring your preschooler to the ranch for a fun morning outside with the Sophie & Diego! Registration for Fall through Nov. 16 available.

Leadership Openings

Do you have special skills or expertise that you would consider sharing with MVHR by joining the organization's leadership?

Mountain Valley Horse Rescue has opportunities for people passionate about horse welfare who are interested in growing their participation with the organization to lend their expertise for the benefit of horses by joining the volunteer Board of Directors. If you are interested in learning more about applying for one of the open seats, please review detailed information HERE and submit a Letter of Interest via email to info@mvhr.net