Horse Updates: Lots of New Faces at MVHR

While Tango's baby still hasn't made an appearance, we did welcome 5 new intakes last month. Tamien and Holiday arrived first - Tamien badly foundered and Holiday too thin. They have been receiving vet care, farrier care and lots of love from our volunteers while recovering in quarantine. Phantom, a beautiful Appaloosa mare, arrived soon after from Parshall. She's in good shape and just needs a training tune up. Last, but definitely not least, Nova and Buffy (pictured) made their way to us last week. These two lovable horses arrived with feet in terrible shape. They spent their first full day at the Rescue with Dr. Silvia Stocker and farrier Gary Hoza, beginning their recovery. 

Adoptions & Sponsorships!

Melody, Cekka, Lucy, Harley, Sampson and Buddy were all adopted into loving forever homes in September. Buddy, who had been previously adopted, was returned to us last month. MVHR's promise is to always take back a horse if the family is no longer able to care for it. We knew it wouldn't be long until Buddy caught someone's eye and he quickly was off on another trial adoption. 

More good news: Bonita, our sweet, senior mare finally has a sponsor of her own! She has been waiting a long time for one and we couldn't be happier for this very deserving girl. Tango was also sponsored in September, and when her baby finally decides to arrive, he or she will have the same sponsor, as well. Sponsorship is a wonderful way to support a horse at MVHR. If you would like to sponsor a horse of your own, please contact Shana at shana@mvhr.net. 

Volunteer Spotlight: Harald Mikkelson

With dreams of “riding his own horse into the hills someday”, Harald landed at MVHR to learn all he can about horses from Shana and Joel. He says, “Scooping poop is a small price to pay for the knowledge one can gain at such a wonderful place. And I have a lot to learn.”

Horse of The Month: Holiday

One of our brand new herd members, Holiday, arrived with Tamien after they were both evacuated from the Cameron Peak Fire west of Fort Collins, Colorado. Holiday is a 25 year old gelding who is broke, gentle and needs some extra care to get him back on his feet. He's already received vet care from Dr. Silvia Stocker and needs to have his teeth floated, but first we are working to get more weight on this sweet guy. He's gone from grain twice a day to grain 5 times a day, so we hope to see him fat and happy again soon!

If you'd like to be part of Holiday's recovery journey, please visit https://www.mountainvalleyhorserescue.com/donate.

Programs: Fall Updates

High School Students & Your Families: spend time with the horses and give back to your community! Our next High School Service Day is on October 10th from 3:00-6:00 pm at the Rescue. Participants will work together to complete the afternoon chore shift and any other needed ranch projects. To register, email nancy@mvhr.net. Numbers are limited to allow for adherence to social gathering guidelines. We look forward to seeing you there! 

Mini Horse Heroes Returns!

Pre-K & Kindergarteners (ages 3-5) are invited to join us along with their parents or caregivers at the Rescue on October 17th and November 7th from 9am to noon. 

1st & 2nd Graders (ages 6-8) are invited to join us along with their parents or caregivers at the Rescue on October 24th and November 14th from 9am to noon. 

For all sessions, we need at least 5 participants to proceed. Group size will be limited to 10. Cost is $40 per day. 

Registration and payment are required to reserve a spot. To sign up or for questions, please email kensie@mvhr.net.

NEW! Wednesday School's Out Program

Kids, ages 8-13: join us for a day at the Rescue! Help with chores, groom horses, make observations about equine behavior and enjoy other horse-related learning and activities. 

This program will be offered October 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th and November 4th & 11th from 9am-3:30pm. 

For all sessions, we need at least 6 participants to proceed. Group size will be limited to 12. Cost is $40 per day. 

Transportation is not available at this time, and this is not a horseback riding opportunity. To sign up or for questions, please email kensie@mvhr.net.