January 2020 -
Born in the Wild
Sundance was born early 2020 on the rugged open range of the Red Desert Complex HMAs in Wyoming. His freedom was cut short that fall when, on October 12th, he was captured in a massive, month-long BLM roundup alongside 2,500 other wild horses.
2020 to 2023 -
The Holding Pens
For the next three years, Sundance became a number in the system. He stood in the now-defunct BLM holding facility at the Colorado Department of Corrections in Cañon City - a crowded complex that housed up to 3,000 wild horses and burros. In July of 2023, he got what should have been his lucky break: Wild Horse Outreach and Advocacy pulled him out, and one of their on-staff trainers gentled him.
2023 to 2026 -
From Adoption to Kill Pen
After being gentled and adopted out by Wild Horse Outreach, Sundances's exact journey went dark. Like so many "half baked" mustangs, he fell through the cracks of a broken pipeline. He was likely traded hands until June 2026, when he was sent to auction and ultimately purchased by kill buyers.
Present Day -
The Safety Net
Rescue Ranchito could not let Sundance languish in a kill pen with an unknown fate. Today, he is safe. He is currently resting in quarantine to decompress before entering our formal training program late this summer. Sundance is an incredibly sweet horse who clearly wants to connect, but his demeanor shows the weariness of an animal repeatedly let down by humans. He will be available for adoption to the perfect home in early 2027. We actively encourage interested adopters to reach out early, get to know him, and be a part of his ongoing training journey,.
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January 2020 -
Born in the Wild
Sundance was born early 2020 on the rugged open range of the Red Desert Complex HMAs in Wyoming. His freedom was cut short that fall when, on October 12th, he was captured in a massive, month-long BLM roundup alongside 2,500 other wild horses.
2023 to 2026 -
From Adoption to Kill Pen
After being gentled and adopted out by Wild Horse Outreach, Sundances's exact journey went dark. Like so many "half baked" mustangs, he fell through the cracks of a broken pipeline. He was likely traded hands until June 2026, when he was sent to auction and ultimately purchased by kill buyers.
2020 to 2023 -
The Holding Pens
For the next three years, Sundance became a number in the system. He stood in the now-defunct BLM holding facility at the Colorado Department of Corrections in Cañon City - a crowded complex that housed up to 3,000 wild horses and burros. In July of 2023, he got what should have been his lucky break: Wild Horse Outreach and Advocacy pulled him out, and one of their on-staff trainers gentled him.
Present Day -
The Safety Net
Rescue Ranchito could not let Sundance languish in a kill pen with an unknown fate. Today, he is safe. He is currently resting in quarantine to decompress before entering our formal training program late this summer. Sundance is an incredibly sweet horse who clearly wants to connect, but his demeanor shows the weariness of an animal repeatedly let down by humans. He will be available for adoption to the perfect home in early 2027. We actively encourage interested adopters to reach out early, get to know him, and be a part of his ongoing training journey,.
