Invest in real-world transformations
$1,000
The Medical Fund
Fund the full intake process: veterinary exams, dental work, farrier care, nutrition, and quarantine.
$2,500
THe Rescue action fund
Contribute directly to the act of rescue: bail or purchase fees, and safe transport.
$6,250
The co-sponsorship
Fund a critical half of the rescue. This covers 50% of the rescue costs, rehabilitation, and the training needed to ensure successful adoption.
$12,500
the full sponsorship
Seed the entire journey, Funds the full rescue, rehab and training process from day one to adoption - the rolls over to help the next mustang in need.
Your support means everything to us - and the world to them,
"I've worked with many owners and rescues, but the dedication Casey and Erin have for their mustangs operates on a different level. They don't just drop a horse off and walk away; they are incredibly hands on, consistently visiting and checking in to ensure every horse is progressing comfortably. They have a true gift for selection - finding those specific rescues that have the mind and heart to succeed as partners. It's a privilege to work with a team that is so committed to setting these horses up for a great future."
- Davis Horses
Frequently asked questions
This is a crucial piece of our process. Because the need is so immense, we must remain very targeted in order to ensure high adoption success rates. We focus on at-risk mustangs often found in kill pens or auctions where their future is very uncertain. We look for horses that we believe have the potential to be successfully rehabilitated and adopted into a forever home as a riding horse - typically targeting mustangs in the 4 to 6 year old range that are friendly and halter broken, yet lack the professional training necessary to be a safe partner.
We handpick professional trainers who have a proven track record with mustangs and come to us with excellent referrals. We believe every mustang is unique, with different personalities, learning styles, and past experiences. Some arrive with significant 'baggage', while others simply need to be shown the ropes. We use our initial rehabilitation and decompression period to carefully assess each horse and determine exactly what they need. Whether they require basic foundational work, help breaking bad habits under saddle, or need exposure and time on trail, we match them with a professional suited to those specific goals. Once matched, we remain very hands-on throughout the entire training process to ensure the horse is learning, thriving, and set up for success. The training process can take anywhere from 3 months to a year.
We are committed to the lifetime safety of our animals, regardless of their rideability. If a horse is not suitable for riding, we keep them in our care as long as it takes to find a safe and loving, non-riding forever home. Additionally, our adoption contracts include a 'first right of refusal' clause. This ensures that if a horse ever needs to leave their new home, they come back to use - never to an auction or uncertain situation.
It starts by exploring our stories on social media and the 'Adopt' section of our website to see if a specific mustang speaks to you. If you find a connection, please fill out the adoption application linked directly under the horse's bio. From there, we'll set up a call to get to know you better. We highly encourage serious potential adopters to come and meet the horses and get a chance to spend time with them and ride them. Potential adopters can not only speak to us, we encourage them to also speak with their trainers and get involved with their training journey. To us, adopters become family - we love to stay involved, go on rides together, and keep our community close long after the adoption is official.
Our rescue operations are based in Mancos, Colorado.
Yes! Rescue Ranchito is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN: 93-4425039). You will receive an email receipt immediately after donation that can be used for tax purposes.
100% of your donation goes directly to the rescue, rehabilitation, and training of the horses. This includes bail, transport, hay and feed, veterinary and medical care, farrier services, and funding the professional training that prepares our mustangs for successful adoption.
Absolutely. Monthly donors are the backbone of our rescue because they provide the stability we need to say "yes" to emergency rescues. You can select "Monthly" in the donation box above to set up an automatic gift.
Yes, our payment processor accepts international cards. However, please check with your local tax laws regarding the deductibility of donations to US-based non-profits
Yes. If you prefer to mail a check to avoid processing fees, or if you are interested in donating stock or crypto, please reach out to us directly at hi@rescueranchito.org for instructions.
Follow the journey on our social media channels for daily updates. We also send out a newsletter with deeper dives into specific horses and rescue updates - you can sign up at the bottom of the page.
Please send us an email with as much detail as possible (location, photos, current situation). While we cannot take on every mustang or BLM burro due to space and resource limitations, we can sometimes help network them or offer guidance.
Yes! If you aren't able to adopt but fall in love with a specific mustang's story, you can choose to sponsor their training or feed costs. Mention the horse's name in your donation note, and we'll make sure the funds go to their care.
Invest in real-world transformations
$1,000
The Medical Fund
Fund the full intake process: veterinary exams, dental work, farrier care, nutrition, and quarantine.
$2,500
THe Rescue action fund
Contribute directly to the act of rescue: bail or purchase fees, and safe transport.
$6,250
The co-sponsorship
Fund a critical half of the rescue. This covers 50% of the rescue costs, rehabilitation, and the training needed to ensure successful adoption.
$12,500
the full sponsorship
Seed the entire journey, Funds the full rescue, rehab and training process from day one to adoption - the rolls over to help the next mustang in need.
Your support means the world to us - and everything to them,
Invest in real-world transformations
$1,000
The Medical Fund
Fund the full intake process: veterinary exams, dental work, farrier care, nutrition, and quarantine.
$2,500
THe Rescue action fund
Contribute directly to the act of rescue: bail or purchase fees, and safe transport.
$6,250
The co-sponsorship
Fund a critical half of the rescue. This covers 50% of the rescue costs, rehabilitation, and the training needed to ensure successful adoption.
$12,500
the full sponsorship
Seed the entire journey, Funds the full rescue, rehab and training process from day one to adoption - the rolls over to help the next mustang in need.
Your support means the world to us - and everything to them,
"I've worked with many owners and rescues, but the dedication Casey and Erin have for their mustangs operates on a different level. They don't just drop a horse off and walk away; they are incredibly hands-on, consistently visiting and checking in to ensure every horse is progressing comfortably. They have a true gift for selection - finding those specific rescues that have the mind and heart to succeed as partners. It's a privilege to work with a team that is so committed to setting these horses up for a great future."
Davis Horses
Frequently asked questions
Finance and Logistics
Is my donation tax-deductable?
Yes! Rescue Ranchito is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN: 93-4425039). You will receive an email receipt immediately after donation that can be used for tax purposes.
100% of your donation goes directly to the resuce, rehabilitation, and training of the horses. This includes bail, transport, hay and feed, veterinary and medical care, farrier services, and funding the professional training that prepares our mustangs for successful adoption.
how are donations used?
Absolutely. Monthly donors are the backbone of our rescue because they provide the stability we need to say "yes" to emergancy rescues. You can select "Monthly" in the donation box above to set up an automatic gift.
Can i donate from outside the us?
Yes, our payment processor accepts international cards. However, please check with your local tax laws regarding the deductibility of donations to US-based non-profits.
Do you accept checks or other forms of payment?
Yes. If you prefer to mail a check to avoid processing fees, or if you are interested in donating stock or crypto, please reach out to us directly at hi@rescueranchito.org for instructions.
The Mission & The Horses
How do you decide which mustangs to rescue?
This is a crucial piece of our process. Because the need is so immense, we must remain very targeted in order to ensure high adoption success rates. We focus on at-risk mustangs often found in kill pens or auctions where their future is very uncertain. We look for horses that we believe have the potential to be successfully rehabilitated and adopted into a forever home as a riding horse - typically targeting mustangs in the 4 to 6 year old range that are friendly and halter broken, yet lack the professional training necessary to be a safe partner.
How do you select your trainers and what is the training process?
We handpick professional trainers who have a proven track record with mustangs and come to us with excellent referrals. We believe every mustang is unique, with different personalities, learning styles, and past experiences. Some arrive with significant 'baggage', while others simply need to be shown the ropes. We use our initial rehabilitation and decompression period to carefully assess each horse and determine exactly what they need. Whether they require basic foundational work, help breaking bad habits under saddle, or need exposure and time on the trail, we match them with a professional suited to those specific goals. Once matched, we remain very hands-on throughout the entire training process to ensure the horse is learning, thriving, and set up for success. The training process can take can take anywhere from 3 months to 1 year.
can i make a recurring donation?
What happens if a mustang can't be rehabilitated?
We are committed to the lifetime safety of our animals, regardless of their rideability. If a horse is not suitable for riding, we keep them in our care as long as it takes to find a safe and loving, non-riding forever home. Additionally, our adoption contracts include a 'first right of refusal' clause. This ensures that if a horse ever needs to leave their new home, they come back to us - never to an auction or uncertain situation.
If I'm interested in a mustang, how does your adoption process work?
It starts by exploring our stories on social media and the 'Adopt' section of our website to see if a specific mustang speaks to you. If you find a connection, please fill out the adoption application linked directly under the horse's bio. From there, we'll set up a call to get to know you better. We highly encourage serious potential adopters to come and meet the horses and get a chance to spend time with them and ride them. Potential adopters can not only speak to us, we encourage them to also speak with their trainers and get involved with their training journey. To us, adopters become family - we love to stay involved, go on rides together, and keep our community close long after the adoption is officail.
WHere is the rescue situated?
Our resuce operations are based in Mancos, Colorado.
Getting Involved
How can i keep up to date with the rescues?
Follow the journey on our social media channels for daily updates. We also send out a newsletter with deeper dives into specific horse stories and rescue updates - you can sign up at the bottom of this page.
If I know of a mustang that needs rescuing, can you help?
Please send us an email with as much detail as possible (location, photos, current situation). While we cannot take on every mustang or BLM burro due to space and resource limitations, we can sometimes help network them or offer guidance.
can i sponsor a specific horse?
Yes! If you aren't able to adopt but fall in love with a specific mustang's story, you can choose to sponsor their training or feed costs. Mention the horse's name in your donation note, and we'll make sure the funds go to their care.
Frequently asked questions
The Mission & The Horses
This is a crucial piece of our process. Because the need is so immense, we must remain very targeted in order to ensure high adoption success rates. We focus on at-risk mustangs often found in kill pens or auctions where their future is very uncertain. We look for horses that we believe have the potential to be successfully rehabilitated and adopted into a forever home as a riding horse - typically targeting mustangs in the 4 to 6 year old range that are friendly and halter broken, yet lack the professional training necessary to be a safe partner.
We handpick professional trainers who have a proven track record with mustangs and come to us with excellent referrals. We believe every mustang is unique, with different personalities, learning styles, and past experiences. Some arrive with significant 'baggage', while others simply need to be shown the ropes. We use our initial rehabilitation and decompression period to carefully assess each horse and determine exactly what they need. Whether they require basic foundational work, help breaking bad habits under saddle, or need exposure and time on trail, we match them with a professional suited to those specific goals. Once matched, we remain very hands-on throughout the entire training process to ensure the horse is learning, thriving, and set up for success. The training process can take anywhere from 3 months to a year.
We are committed to the lifetime safety of our animals, regardless of their rideability. If a horse is not suitable for riding, we keep them in our care as long as it takes to find a safe and loving, non-riding forever home. Additionally, our adoption contracts include a 'first right of refusal' clause. This ensures that if a horse ever needs to leave their new home, they come back to use - never to an auction or uncertain situation.
It starts by exploring our stories on social media and the 'Adopt' section of our website to see if a specific mustang speaks to you. If you find a connection, please fill out the adoption application linked directly under the horse's bio. From there, we'll set up a call to get to know you better. We highly encourage serious potential adopters to come and meet the horses and get a chance to spend time with them and ride them. Potential adopters can not only speak to us, we encourage them to also speak with their trainers and get involved with their training journey. To us, adopters become family - we love to stay involved, go on rides together, and keep our community close long after the adoption is official.
Our rescue operations are based in Mancos, Colorado.
Finance and Logistics
Yes! Rescue Ranchito is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN: 93-4425039). If you require a donation receipt, please email hi@rescueranchito.org
100% of your donation goes directly to the rescue, rehabilitation, and training of the horses. This includes bail, transport, hay and feed, veterinary and medical care, farrier services, and funding the professional training that prepares our mustangs for successful adoption.
Absolutely. Monthly donors are the backbone of our rescue because they provide the stability we need to say "yes" to emergency rescues. You can select "Monthly" in the donation box above to set up an automatic gift.
Yes, our payment processor accepts international cards. However, please check with your local tax laws regarding the deductibility of donations to US-based non-profits
Yes. If you prefer to mail a check to avoid processing fees, or if you are interested in donating stock or crypto, please reach out to us directly at hi@rescueranchito.org for instructions.
Getting Involved
Yes! Rescue Ranchito is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN: 93-4425039). You will receive an email receipt immediately after donation that can be used for tax purposes.
100% of your donation goes directly to the rescue, rehabilitation, and training of the horses. This includes bail, transport, hay and feed, veterinary and medical care, farrier services, and funding the professional training that prepares our mustangs for successful adoption.
Absolutely. Monthly donors are the backbone of our rescue because they provide the stability we need to say "yes" to emergency rescues. You can select "Monthly" in the donation box above to set up an automatic gift.
Yes, our payment processor accepts international cards. However, please check with your local tax laws regarding the deductibility of donations to US-based non-profits
Yes. If you prefer to mail a check to avoid processing fees, or if you are interested in donating stock or crypto, please reach out to us directly at hi@rescueranchito.org for instructions.
This is a crucial piece of our process. Because the need is so immense, we must remain very targeted in order to ensure high adoption success rates. We focus on at-risk mustangs often found in kill pens or auctions where their future is very uncertain. We look for horses that we believe have the potential to be successfully rehabilitated and adopted into a forever home as a riding horse - typically targeting mustangs in the 4 to 6 year old range that are friendly and halter broken, yet lack the professional training necessary to be a safe partner.
We handpick professional trainers who have a proven track record with mustangs and come to us with excellent referrals. We believe every mustang is unique, with different personalities, learning styles, and past experiences. Some arrive with significant 'baggage', while others simply need to be shown the ropes. We use our initial rehabilitation and decompression period to carefully assess each horse and determine exactly what they need. Whether they require basic foundational work, help breaking bad habits under saddle, or need exposure and time on trail, we match them with a professional suited to those specific goals. Once matched, we remain very hands-on throughout the entire training process to ensure the horse is learning, thriving, and set up for success. The training process can take anywhere from 3 months to a year.
We are committed to the lifetime safety of our animals, regardless of their rideability. If a horse is not suitable for riding, we keep them in our care as long as it takes to find a safe and loving, non-riding forever home. Additionally, our adoption contracts include a 'first right of refusal' clause. This ensures that if a horse ever needs to leave their new home, they come back to use - never to an auction or uncertain situation.
It starts by exploring our stories on social media and the 'Adopt' section of our website to see if a specific mustang speaks to you. If you find a connection, please fill out the adoption application linked directly under the horse's bio. From there, we'll set up a call to get to know you better. We highly encourage serious potential adopters to come and meet the horses and get a chance to spend time with them and ride them. Potential adopters can not only speak to use, we encourage the to also speak with their trainers and get involved with their training journey. To us, adopters become family - we love to stay involved, go on rides together, and keep our community close long after the adoption is official.
Our rescue operations are based in Mancos, Colorado.
Follow the journey on our social media channels for daily updates. We also send out a newsletter with deeper dives into specific horses and rescue updates - you can sign up at the bottom of the page.
Please send us an email with as much detail as possible (location, photos, current situation). While we cannot take on every mustang or BLM burro due to space and resource limitations, we can sometimes help network them or offer guidance.
Yes! If you aren't able to adopt but fall in love with a specific mustang's story, you can choose to sponsor their training or feed costs. Mention the horse's name in your donation note, and we'll make sure the funds go to their care.
Follow the journey on our social media channels for daily updates. We also send out a newsletter with deeper dives into specific horses and rescue updates - you can sign up at the bottom of the page.
Please send us an email with as much detail as possible (location, photos, current situation). While we cannot take on every mustang or BLM burro due to space and resource limitations, we can sometimes help network them or offer guidance.
Yes! If you aren't able to adopt but fall in love with a specific mustang's story, you can choose to sponsor their training or feed costs. Mention the horse's name in your donation note, and we'll make sure the funds go to their care.
