| | The Flattops are dusted white... ....and the real fluff isn't far away. The ranch is getting ready for the colder days, with shorter water hoses on spigots, insulated water troughs and machines serviced and winter ready. The horses are doing well, soaking up the sunny days with long naps and plenty of hay. We are grateful for all the volunteers who come out on a daily basis to help the horses, while enjoying these Fall days at the ranch. It's a busy week with fun events! Join is this Friday, Oct. 24 at Eagle River Brewing Company in Gypsum, for "Beer for Horses"! Enjoy live music, great conversation and learn what MVHR is all about. A portion of the Beer proceeds goes to the MVHR Rescue Herd, so come have a beer and support the horses! Thank you Eagle River Brewing Company for this generous event! Then come to the Ranch the next day, Saturday, Oct. 25 for Trick or Trot and/or our Annual Fall Tack & Ranch Sale! Come put your hands on horses while enjoying the outdoors! To RSVP for Trick or Trot, and more info on all, scroll down! The Tack sale will have FREE blankets and riding helmets, the rest is name your price, and there is so much! As MVHR wraps up this special 20th Anniversary Year, we are excited to share MVHR's Brand New Video. Join us in reflecting on 20 years of Journeys of Hope for Horses & People - click on the image to watch! | |  | Continue reading for more details and updates from MVHR! | | | | MVHR Horse Updates! This Fall has been another busy one with adopters coming to meet the wonderful Rescue Herd! Cremello's adoption finalized with a wonderful woman on the front range. Wilma left for her adoption trial with an adopter who had waited a long time for the right match to come along at the MVHR. Kip, a recent intake, left for her adoption trial period before she even got of of quarantine, and she will continue her recovery with a lovely couple. Quarantine filled up again last month with four new intakes. Besides Kip, a lovely red roan quarter horse mare, we took in George, Shadow and Golie. George, a grey 9 year old gelding, and Golie, a 15 year old gaited black gelding, are both healthy but in need of additional training to be safe for a new owner. Shadow is a sweet dark bay mare who is ready to retire from ranch work and will be looking for a easier going home. We are sad to share that this month we said goodbye to two of MVHR's amazing program horses, Cleo and Jack. Each made a lasting impact on MVHR, it's visitors and program participants. They helped teach so many individuals about horses and MVHR's Mission, and provided thousands of pony rides at outreach events. We are forever grateful for their contribution to MVHR's growth. Thank you Cleo and Jack for your many years of service. You will be greatly missed. We are already planning new intakes for the end of this month, as the waitlist is growing now more than ever with the harder winter months ahead. Interested in your next horse, or know someone who is? Amazing horses are waiting for their next adventures! Come meet Lucky, Frankie, Barbie, Buggs, Juniper, Daci, Zephyr, Dancer, Cricket, Golie, Shadow, George, Darcy, Ernie, Babe, Latigo, Huckleberry, Hammer, Rebel, Boomer, Big, Freddie, & Belle! Adoptions make it possible for us to help more horses with next chapters of their own, and for you to have an amazing horse in your life! A full list of the Current Herd can be found by clicking below! | | | | | | | |  | Katie & Chiquita: A Partnership of Grace Katie started coming to MVHR several years ago as a Summer Camper. Together with her mom she has volunteered for several years as well. Now Katie takes horseback riding lessons locally. This is her story on how she made a connection with Chiquita, a horse adopted from MVHR in 2022. "Katie Sprincz and the horse, Chiquita, formed a partnership defined by trust, elegance, and connection. Chiquita is a radiant palomino mare whose gentle spirit shines through in every interaction. She has a special gift for bonding with young riders, and with Katie, that bond was instantaneous." "From their very first lesson, Katie and Chiquita’s connection grew into something extraordinary. By the summer of 2025, the pair were confidently competing in eight local Gymkhanas at the Eagle County Fairgrounds. In the bustling atmosphere of the show arena, Chiquita’s calm presence and surefootedness stood out as she moved with fluid power through flags, barrels, and agility poles. Their unity was unmistakable to anyone watching." "Beyond competition, Katie finds joy in the quieter moments—grooming, bathing, and simply spending time at the stables. Horses, unlike people, offer a judgment-free space where riders feel seen, accepted, and free to express themselves. Chiquita, with her sensitivity to human energy, embodies this truth. She doesn’t care about social appearances or small mistakes; she cares about connection." "Chiquita’s outer beauty—her flowing cream-colored mane and silky tail glowing in the sunlight—perfectly reflects her steady temperament. Chiquita has been a source of confidence and resilience and is both a trusted partner and a patient teacher for Katie. When a flag is dropped or a barrel misjudged, Katie has learned not to dwell on errors but to move forward, just as Chiquita does. It’s a lesson in self-compassion that resonates far beyond the arena. Chiquita has been given a second chance to shine. She is living proof of the resilience and grace of MVHR horses—a true diamond in the rough whose brilliance now inspires all who meet her." | | | | | | MVHR Community, Events & Programs | | | | | | This Friday! Oct. 24 5-9pm Beer for Horses Join MVHR for a fun evening of beers, live music and conversation at Eagle River Brewery in Gypsum to have a "Beer for Horses"! The Brewery is donating a portion of this evening beer proceeds to the horses. Bring your friends between 5-9pm and learn more about MVHR! Hope to see you there! Eagle River Brewing is located at 428 Airpark Drive in Gypsum. Thank you Eagle River Brewery for supporting the horses! | | | | This Saturday! Trick or Trot Come to the ranch with the whole family for MVHR's 2nd Annual Trick or Trot! Wear your Halloween costume to collect treats along the corrals & participate in a horse knowledge scavenger hunt! Stop by anytime between 1-3pm for some outdoor ranch Halloween fun! We do ask you leave dogs at home and give us an RSVP so we can ensure there is plenty of candy! | | | | | | | | Also This Saturday! Annual Fall Tack & Ranch Sale! Come to the Ranch for our Annual Fall Tack & Ranch Sale - we have received a record amount of donations from English to Western, Saddles to blankets and more! Some great quality English bridles, English & Western saddles (as low as $50!) and saddle pads. Free Riding Helmets & Free Blankets, some brand new! Also lots of ranch equipment and tools! Name your price on most items - All proceeds go to the rescue herd! Stop by anytime Saturday 10/24 afternoon between 2pm-5pm - cash/check preferred but Venmo/credit card possible | | | | | | Volunteer Opportunities! Save the Date, these are the upcoming Community Volunteer Days & Orientations! - Saturday, November 15 - 9:30am - 12:00pm
- Saturday, December 13 - 9:30am - 12:00pm
Bring your family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors to our upcoming Community Volunteer Days and Volunteer Training! All ages are welcome and no horse experience is needed. We’ll start the day with a FREE pancake breakfast at 9:30pm. Then we’ll take a tour of the ranch and move into the corrals to muck, fill water troughs, and meet the horses. For all who can't attend on a Saturday, we have Volunteer Trainings on the following Tuesdays coming up! - Tuesday, October 28 - 10:00AM - 12:00PM
- Tuesday, November 4 - 10:00AM - 12:00PM
For more dates, click below! No need to RSVP, just come on out! | | | | | | | | Mini Horse Heroes! Two more sessions were added in November, and there is still space! Come to the ranch for a fun program for preschoolers, age 3-5. We spend time with the rescue herd, learn about horses, groom & lead horses and finish with a ride! | | | | | | | |  | MVHR Anniversary Shirts! 2025 New T-Shirts - NOW 20% off through Nov 30! CODE: 20YEARS These are MVHR's Limited Edition 20th Anniversary T-Shirts for 2025 - get yours today online or ask at the ranch! All adults shirts are $25, and children's are $15 - NOW with 20% off through Nov 30! USE CODE "20YEARS". There are crew necks and slim cut V-neck options. These are only available for this one run, we will not be restocking these so don't miss out. | | | | | | Upcoming 2025 Events - Friday, October 24, Beer for Horses -Friendraiser at Eagle River Brewery .
- Saturday, October 25, Trick or Trot, 1pm-3pm
- Saturday, October 25, Tack & Ranch Sale, 2pm-5pm
- November 1, Early Giving Starts for Colorado Gives Day!
- Thursday, December 4 - Eagle County Gives Rally at CMC 5pm-8pm
- Tuesday, December 9 - Colorado Gives Day!
More information on these events will be shared in upcoming newsletters, our website and on social media! You can visit the event calendar on the website anytime! | | | | | | Other Ways to Help All Year Round! Donating to help the horses can be done in many different ways! In addition to cash, check and online donations, MVHR has an Endowment Fund as well as an account with Edward Jones to accept Stock donations. More info click HERE. Other ways to help the horses is volunteering your time and sharing MVHR's mission with others, there are many other ways to make a huge impact to the sustainability of MVHR for future generations to come! Click HERE to learn more. You can also visit our Other Ways to Help resource page to learn about more ways to help MVHR anytime of year. Looking for MVHR swag? Our MVHR Webshop has several items you can support the horses and show it off to your community! From all of us at Mountain Valley Horse Rescue, thank you for your continued support! | | | | | | Contact Us Mountain Valley Horse Rescue
33933 Colorado River Road
McCoy, Colorado 80463
970-653-0185
info@mvhr.net | | | | | | | | | | | |
