DreamCatchers Equine Rescue Inc.

Success Stories

You just never know what will happen! But watching a horse bloom under the careful love and attention of their own special person is such a blessing to see. There is no greater gift than to see the glowing health in a well loved horse, or the shining happiness and pride in the face of their own special person!

Unfortunately, our available space on the website does not allow us to post pictures of all the horses who have found new and loving homes, but we CAN list some of them! CONGRATULATIONS to the following for finding your own special horse, and providing these animals with the loving homes they deserve! These are just some of the horses out of 66 placed so far this year, with 3 more pending adoption, so we will be adding more soon!

Bahzra was adopted by Marlene Moss, owner of Los Pinos Equestrian Center

Santana was adopted Glenda who boards at Los Pinos Equestrian Center

Wind Dancer was adopted by Beth who boards at Los Pinos Equestrian Center

Annie, Puddin, Lilli and Sam were adopted by Helen Bozzo of Penrose, CO

Canto was adopted by Ted and Katherine Riddell of Pueblo CO

Gypsy and Zinc were adopted by Sharon and Aaron Stowe of Penrose, CO

Luke (formerly known as Snow Lark) was adopted by Steve and Tressa Keyer of Colorado Springs

Chance was adopted by Steve and Tressa Keyer of Colorado Springs

Annie (rescued in June) went home to her former mom, Sandy Johann of Elizabeth, CO

Anna has been adopted by Langlee Schafer of Colorado Springs

Molly was adopted by Steve Hammelbacher of Fairplay, CO

Cookie was adopted by Jackie of Green Mountain Falls, CO

Digger was adopted by Nathan Williams of Woodland Park, CO

Dixie was adopted by Deb Orozco of Missouri

Skip has been gelded and has gone home to Craig and Trish Hacket of Falcon, CO

Charity is currently being fostered and doing wonderful with Ainsley Black of Falcon, CO

Bella was adopted by James of Ft. Collins, CO

BJ and Hope have been adopted by Lisa and Bill Papi of Elizabeth, CO

Bay was adopted by Glenda Goad of Pueblo West, CO

Jericho was adopted by Brian of Rye, CO

Prince was adopted and lives in Divide, CO

Sallie and Pumpkin were adopted by Roberta of Colorado Springs

Scorpio went to Taylor of Cotopaxi, CO

Toro went to Jessica Smith of Peyton, CO,

Angel(Zoey) and Trixie went to Michelle Todd of Larkspur, CO

April went to Abby of Black Forest

Igawes and Flicka went to K.D. of Olathe, CO

Tanner lives in the Broadmoor neighborhood

Skipper lives in Bennett CO with his new mom Brenda

Jonah (Big Sam) is Mary's main man in Longmont

Shiloh now lives with Michelle and Mark in Conifer

Ms. Chantilly Lace (Lacy) was given to Pat and Roger of Ruby Ranch and delivered Tego shortly after settling in with them.

Riddler was given to Pat and Roger of Ruby Ranch to keep their baby (Tego) company.

FRER took Big Red(Hope), Socrates and Dyna.

Apollo rescued from the Flying Ah has gone home to Westcliffe with his new (and old) mom Margo. Margo's family originally adopted Apollo and Igawes from BLM.

Evening Star has been adopted by Jeff for his daughter, shhhh she is her Xmas gift.

Scarlett found her special human, Shayhna, and now lives at Los Pinos in Florence

Sonny (the Arab) went to his new home in Divide with Terry

Fiona and Curlee the Donkey's went to Jan in Fountain

Red and Pocohantas now live in Arvada with Mike and Nichole

Miss Tia found her new Mom, Susan, with the help of her foster Mom, Donna Taylor

Sonny (the Paint) went to his new mom Andrea in Pueblo West

Beaujangles and Topper went home to Bev, Kara and the Funk Family in Guffey

Dreamer AKA Cochese is hanging out with his new Mom Emily of Pinon, CO

Bugz went home to her new Dad Mark and her best bud Bob the horse.

Mahlak was adopted by Dr. Marvin Hamann, DVM of Pueblo, CO for his grandkids

YY went home to Jay in Fowler

Peanut, now better known as Nutter Butter, is truly a success. He came to us from the Epona Center in March 2008. He was originally rescued from a PMU operation (pregnant mare urine) where they keep the mares bred to produce hormones and discard the foals. Peanut was one of 19 babies that were nearly dead when rescued, having pneumonia and strangles and being severely underweight. He is one of only 7 that lived from this group. As a result of his poor care in his first days of life, Peanut has suffered with a paralysis in his esophogas that made it necessary to feed him a liquid diet. Otherwise he would choke. We began in June of 2008 to increase the consistency of Peanuts food, suffered through many chokes with him but perservered and today, Peanut is not only a normal horse, he can even go out on pasture and eat hay. Peanut has been adopted by Jennifer of Midway (she ranks 5th in the nation in eventing) You may see Peanut on the show circuit someday soon carrying Jennifer to fame and fortune. He is much loved and cherished by Jennifer and her whole family.

Flagg (now to be known as Flicka)

Our little girl is all grown up and has gone home to her new Mom, Beverly and her buddy Moses (a 3 yr old POA). Beverly came to DreamCatchers with the intent of falling in love with a bay arabian, or really any color arabian, her favorite breed. She knew she would find her heartmate here and she did....while looking at Comet, the bay arabian, she met Flagg, our little chestnut mustang. She was so taken with Flaggs sweetness and her kind eyes, she could not get over it. When we walked back toward the gate to exit the pasture, Flagg shadowed her the entire way, stopping when she did and staying as close as horsely possible without stepping on her. When the herd started to scuffle, Flagg placed herself between Beverly and the potential danger. When we exited the pasture, Flagg stood at the gate and pawed it as if to say, wait for me, I want to come. A day later, Beverly was back, trailer in tow, just in case...It was destiny because given the opportunity, Flagg jumped right in. We bypassed the usual procedures to expedite this adoption partly because Beverly has such tremendous references and oodles of experience with horses but mostly because you could tell, it was what Flagg wanted. Beverly has renamed her Flicka after the mare portrayed in the original Maureen O'Hara novels, who was by the way a chestnut, not black.

Just goes to show that you never know what horse will buy you and steal your heart!!!

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Chip became the Proud Owner of Mr. Ed (Jocz) Christmas 2008

He remains at the ranch to keep an Eye on Mr. Ed and Paul as they do their chores.....such a helpful little guy!!!

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Hooray!!! JBAR has found his forever home!!!

Stan and Michelle of Pueblo West have opened their hearts and their 10 acre home to JBar. He is sharing his digs with their other horse Jessie who lost his best bud just a few days earlier and was seriously pining for the company of another horse...Not just JBar, but Snap (now renamed Coco) has taken up residence with Stan and Michelle...Snap bought them and he fits right in. Congratulations to JBar, Snap (Coco), Jessie, Stan and Michelle. Their family is complete and their barn is full.

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Bugz is all settled in with Bob Horse and her new Dad, Mark in Pueblo West.

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Canto has been adopted and is loving life in Pueblo with Ted and Katherine!

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Angel, a 2 year old Mustang filly, came to us through a seizure in Park County. Thin and very shy of humans, she soon bloomed and as her health improved, her personality shone through with flying colors! Angel was adopted on March 1, 2008 by Michelle Todd of Larkspur, shown here the day Angel came home.

But Angel, now named Zoey, has blossomed into a gorgeous, happy liver chestnut mare in only a few months! This is Zoey only 2 months later, after being doted on by her new family! WOW!

Michelle also adopted Trixie, who came to us from Wyoming in such bad shape that when her blanket was removed, Julie immediately called the vet thinking she was going to die.

Trixie shortly after she came to us, and after gaining about 100 pounds.

Trixie NOW! WOW, what a difference!

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Skipper came to DreamCatchers in horribly emaciated condition. An older Palomino gelding, he was severely underweight, and had a sadness in his eyes that was heartbreaking to see.

Skipper was put in foster care with Brenda in Bennett but has now been adopted. And BOY, has he come a long way!

Just look at this handsome guy now!

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Sweetie is Home!

Sweetie went to her new home and was presented to her new owner, Alaina Waterhouse, as a birthday present from her parents! WOW! WHAT A GREAT PRESENT! But we think that Sweetie is the one who ACTUALLY received the very BEST present of all......a loving new family!

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Measure came to DreamCatchers in early Spring but it didn't take long for this handsome Halflinger to find a loving home!! Now named Huey, he is loving life with his new "Mom" Sharon and is in training for Show!

Measure (Huey) at DreamCatchers

Huey today learning his "show" moves! We hope to hear more wonderful things as he progresses in his training because this handsome boy is definitely a SHOW STOPPER!

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Jericho is a flashy Appy with an attitude and self confidence to match! This big guy is spunky and has plenty of stamina and drive to keep you entertained.

"Jerry" has been Adopted!!! Congratulations Brian on you new buddy....

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Meet little Flicka and her lovely mom Igawes! At only 3 months old, she is teaching her mother a lesson in horse human relationships. Flicka is absolutely adores being loved on as if it's her right to have her own personal rump scratcher!