OUR RESCUES
At Mile High Equestrian & Rescue, we believe every horse deserves a loving home where they can thrive. Our adoptable horses come from various backgrounds, each with their own unique personality, needs, and potential. Whether you're looking for a riding partner or a loving companion, we have a horse that’s ready to meet you.
Why Adopt a Rescue Horse?
Adopting a rescue horse not only gives them a second chance but also allows you to form an incredible bond built on trust and compassion. By adopting, you’re supporting our mission to save, rehabilitate, and rehome horses in need.
Browse our adoptable horses below and find your perfect match today!
Blue
Grade QH
8 years
Gelding
15.1 hands
Blue wants to crawl in your pocket! Although limited in his riding abilities, he is full of personality and loves to be loved. He would be the perfect companion horse who is willing to love you forever. He stands, ties, loads, and is fat off air. He is a looker who enjoys being groomed and handled on the ground. Blue is also learning liberty! Come be his partner in crime.
What type of home or job are they best suited for?
Companion
Buttercup
Miniture Horse
15 years
Mare
10 hands
Buttercup arrived at MHR in June 2024 with a serious diagnosis of laminitis, a condition requiring ongoing care. Despite her challenges, she’s made incredible progress and is now a social, playful pony who loves meeting new friends. Buttercup is looking for a sponsor or an adoptive home where she can receive the long-term care she needs to thrive. If you’re interested in offering Buttercup a loving home where she can continue her recovery, or if you’d like to sponsor her journey, she’s ready to steal your heart!
What type of home or job are they best suited for?
Companion
Chara
Grade QH
21 years
Mare
15.1 hands
Chara loves to be handled and groomed. She can be more independent, and particular about her equine friends at first, but with gentle introductions and a quiet loving hand she has proven to be a great companion. She loves the kids and would make a great first-time 4H type horse. She is brave and forward and enjoys hacking her rider around the area or trails on the property. Ideally she wants to be a lighter ride, walk trot with some mixed in days of cantering.
What type of home or job are they best suited for?
W/T/C - light rides
Classy Lady
Grade QH
21 years
Mare
15 hands
Meet Classy Lady, or "CL"—a gentle, loyal mare who takes her time warming up to new adults. But once she trusts you, her true personality shines through. Known as a “velcro horse,” CL will stay right by your side and is a natural at liberty work, always eager to connect. She adores kids, treats, and absolutely loves being scratched and groomed.
Due to a windswept back leg, she’s looking for a home as a companion horse, where she can enjoy gentle companionship and bring joy to those around her. If you’re ready to earn the trust of a devoted friend, CL is waiting for you!
What type of home or job are they best suited for?
Companion
Sprinkles
POA
21 years
Gelding
14 hands
Meet Sprinkles! You would never know that he is 20+ years old POA. He has a big personality and a spark that makes him unforgettable. Sprinkles has a playful spirit and a knack for keeping things interesting around the barn. He’s living comfortably despite having come to us as a Founder case. Thanks to diligent management and care he is sound for light rides. Sprinkles is looking for a forever home, and in the meantime, sponsors to help support his ongoing medical needs so he can continue to thrive and enjoy his life to the fullest. If you’re looking to make a difference in the life of a one-of-a-kind pony, Sprinkles would love to have you on his team!
What type of home or job are they best suited for?
Light Rides
Winter
Grade QH
14 years
Mare
15.2 hands
Winter is sweet, silly, and mixed with a little saucy. She is truly a beauty and loves girl talk. She is not looking to jump, but could compete in ground disciplines such as english/western pleasure or ranch riding. Her ideal partner would be a youth or adult that is looking to do some easy fun groundwork or in the saddle rides. We also think she would make a lovely trail partner! Best suited for intermediate or advanced teens or adults.
What type of home or job are they best suited for?
W/T/C - no known limitations
1.
Adoption Application
Complete and email the adoption application to info@milehighrescue.org to begin your adoption journey with MHR.
Submitting an application is the first step, not a guarantee of adoption. If your application aligns with the needs of a specific rescue, we will contact you to schedule an assessment.
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Consider an On-Site Lease
To help you decide, we offer a 30-day on-site lease option, starting at $400/month. This trial period allows you to bond with the horse and see if it’s the right fit. Additional lessons are also available for $65/hour.
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Finalizing Adoption
Once all checks are completed, the final step is signing the adoption contract and paying the adoption fee. This formalizes the adoption, welcoming the horse to their new home and ensuring continued care and support.
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Assessment Evaluation
The assessment evaluation is designed to get to know the rescue. This includes handling, grooming, and riding if applicable (trails or in the arena). We spend this time assessing skill levels and ensuring the horse fits the needs of their future family. Assessments are $75; this fee is waived with completed adoptions. If paid to MHR, the fee goes back to support the rescues.
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Home & Reference Checks
If the assessment indicates a good match, we’ll proceed with a home visit and reference check. You may place a hold on a rescue with a $150 deposit, which applies toward the adoption fee if you proceed. If you decide against adoption, the deposit will be assumed by MHR in support of the rescues.
Adoption applications must be submitted for all adoptions. Adoptions will be granted by MHR members after an assessment, home check and references are approved.