Meet our herd!
Each horse has a unique story about how they made their way to our ranch.
Cash
Abandoned in a field and scared of his own shaddow, he was surrendered to WNCR in 2010. One of our first adopted rescues, this OTTB may be the senior at 30 years old, but he still has the stamina of a colt. He is the ultimate trail master, carrying his rider confidently over mountains and arroyos.
Rain
As a weanling, she was being raised on a carport like a dog. Surrendered to WNCR, she was given a great start under saddle. We took her as our first foster horse in 2013. This QH cross mare has a big heart and a big canter. She had a rough couple of years, recovering from an indirect lightning hit, a kick that caused cellulitis and ulcers We’re glad she’s back out on trail.
Mia
This pretty mare is nicknamed My Little Pony, for her red dun color, tiger striped legs, and long mane and tail. She joined our herd in 2016 with evidence of head trauma, likely caused by a bridle being caught and ripped off. The Horse Shelter gave her the care needed for her recovery, and we gave her a job. Recently, she developed cushings, but with proper medication, it hasn’t slowed her down.
Toby
This splashy gelding and his buddy Dandy were seized from a hording situation and turned over to WNCR. He was a young stallion, who had never been ridden. He joined our foster program in 2017, where he excelled and became a permanent member the next year. His easy demeanor and photogenic looks make him a client favorite.
Goober
This handsome, goofy guy earned the name Goober because of his playful antics. He joined us in 2019 as a donation from a family in Colorado. After a leg injury and pre navicular issues, he was no longer able to compete as a performance horse. A 16.3 QH, this big guy lobes the ladies.
EVA
A Polish Arab cross, this mare has earned the nickname Eva the Diva. Her strong personality and often explosive behavior landed her at WNCR. She was sent to a trainer, and then donated to us by her adopted mom in 2019. She knew she needed a job with people who could understand her. She is a wrangler horse at this time.
Indy
A Navajo pony, this little guy was running feral on the reservation. When his buddy was hit by a car, Indy refused to leave him, ultimately leading to his capture and surrender to The Horse Shleter. He was given a fabulous foundation by Cowpunch Ponys trainers during the trainer challenge. His first adoption wasn’t a good match, and we adopted him in 2020. After plenty of miles, he has blossomed into a happy trail pony.
Niño
This black beauty took a few turns around the race track and turned a few cows in the arena. He was donated to us in 2022, by a family friend who wanted to make sure he had a fruitful job and a loving home . Don’t let his big stature fool you, he really is a big baby.
Andy
In your pocket and always looking for a treat, Andy is a sweet, easy going gelding. He will be in our foster program for three years, as his family is stationed abroad. After a solid year of trail riding, he’s developing into a trustworthy trail horse.
Dandy
One of our greatest successes, this adorable paint was seezed from a hording situation with his pal Toby. Thankfully, they found their way to WNCR. However, this little guy had suffered severe physical and mental trauma, manfesting into fear. He joined our foster program in 2019. It took four years to give him the time and consistency needed to trust and heal. He was adopted in 2023 and has joined the trail riding team.
Rico
Our head wrangler, Meryl, fell in love with this headstrong and playful mustang. Coming off the range in Utah, Rico had been trained through the TIP program. He landed with a horse trader looking to move him through her lot. Rico came to our program in need of groceries and a continuing training plan. The pair are now learning to build a lifelong partnership.
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We can’t wait to tell you about our new arrival!
Gone but not forgotten
Horses who have been adopted or have passed on.
Bozley
We adopted this stunning mustang gelding, along with Cash and Zena, to start Enchantment Equitreks. A senior at 30 when he came to the ranch, we thought he would teach this young cowboy to ride and enjoy retirement. He surprised us all and took to the trail for 6 more years. He finally passed at 38.
Lupita
We brought this red mare to the ranch with hopes of healing her severe handling trauma. Although she finally trusted us around her head, her physical issues rendered her unridable. We were able to place her in the New Mexico State School breeding program.
Cisco
For close to a year, we watched this gentle soul endure rain, snow, and the balzing sun without shelter. We felt helpless until he came up for sale at a kill pen price. We brought him home in 2014, and he had two great years of trail riding, eventually passing from colic.
Jake
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We never got much of the back story on this flashy QH gelding or why he ended up at WNCR. He came to us reactive, fearful, and deeply traumatized. After 3 years of physical and mental rehabilitation, he bonded with Mel. They had an amazing riding season in 2016. He had a pasture accident, resulting in both front legs being bowed. He did well after surgery to succumb to an anurism shortly after.
Teddy
"If he was a man, I’d marry him,” our former wrangler would say. Teddy seemed to have a bad attitude when we found him at WNCR. Eventually, we found out it was all an act, left over from a tieback surgery. For almost 9 years, our kind Teddy could carried timmid riders and expernced equestrians with ease and care. He was retired in 2023, luckily with our neighbors. We still get to see his sweet face across the fence.
R.D.
Rising Desert (R.D.) was donated to us in 2018, at the end of his racing career. At 17 hands, this statuesque TB gelding had no clue how to navigate the mountains. He did settle into his trail riding job until we had to retire him in early 2021 due to the wear and tear of his racing days. He is now living his dream life, being doted upon by our former ranch hand, Julie, and her husband.
Smarty
Smart Little Admril (Smarty) was surrendered to WNCR by his loving family in Amarillo. They knew they would find him a good home. He joined us shortly after, in 2020. Already well trained, he spent two years in our trail horse string until he was diagnosed with heaves, a breathing disorder. Our high altitude exasperated the issue, and he was rehomed with a young cowboy as his first horse.
Zena
Our heard matriarch. Zena was one of our original three, along with Boz and Cash. Zena always had an opinion, and she was usually right. She took care of countless riders over 10 years with the utmost care and precision, earning the nickname “The Mountian Goat.” She was involved in a pasture accident, leading to a broken elbow. We laid her to rest at the end of October 2023. RIP, our boss mare.