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Current Residents
Bailey
Bailey is a quarter horse gelding. He is in his early 20's. He came to Refuge Ranch after spending years as a rodeo horse. He has arthritis that requires special medications and light riding. However, he is wonderful with the children and adults in our programs.
Faith
Faith came to the ranch after years of overuse and neglect. She was part of a public trail riding program. Although she was part of our kids program in the past. Her arthritis has reached the point where she is now retired and enjoying life in our sanctuary program.
Jeep
Jeep is a 20+ year old Belgian Mule. She was part of our program for kids for several years. However, due to arthritis she is now enjoying retirement, but she is always interested in hugs, grooming and treats.
Lance
Lance is a Percheron Cross gelding. He is in his early twenties. He was diagnosed with Cushings last year and has started to have some health issues. He has become one of our sanctuary horses. He will live out his days as a pampered gentle giant.
Luke
Luke is a 30 year old thoroughbred gelding. He was a race horse when he was young, but was severely neglected over his lifetime. He is in our sanctuary program.
He is on multiple medications as we endeavor to make him comfortable and his days happy.
He is on multiple medications as we endeavor to make him comfortable and his days happy.
Miracle
Miracle (AKA Bug) was born at Refuge Ranch. His mom, Raven, came to the ranch after arriving from an auction very ill. It was a miracle he survived -- hence his name. He is a beautiful and sometimes naughty three year old now that will soon finish his training and be ready for adoption to a forever home.
Pride
Pride is the newest resident of Refuge Ranch. He is a 20+ year old BLM Mustang gelding. Unfortunately, his owners that adopted him from the BLM didn't treat him well and he is terrified of people. Our goal is to get him to the point he can be handled easily.
Pumpkin
Pumpkin came to us from auction a couple years ago. She was terrified of people due to severe abuse. She is making progress in trusting and we hope she will eventually join our programs for kids or find her own family to love.
Raven
Raven is a Quarter Horse mare and she is the boss of Refuge Ranch. She came to us a few years ago by way of an auction purchase gone bad. She was very ill, but is now healthy, baby-free and ready to learn. She spent her life being a brood mare, but is so smart. We look forward to seeing how she does in her training.
Red
Red is an Arabian gelding. He and his brother Sheydan came to the ranch two years ago from a neglect situation. He has come a long way but is still very traumatized. Red remains very reactive to new situations and outside stimuli. He is not a candidate for riding or adoption.
Sheydan
Sheydan is an Arabian gelding. He came to the ranch with his brother, Red, from a very difficult situation. When they arrived at the ranch they were stallions that had rarely been handled. He is very loving and friendly now, but not ridable.
Snowflake
Snowflake is a pony that came from an auction. We were told she was rideable for kids, but we later learned she was only two years old. She has spent some time growing up and is now ready for training. She will either join our kids program or be ready for adoption.
Emily
Emily is one of four miniature horses that live at Refuge Ranch. Along with her mom and two sisters, she is a big part of the programming we offer to guests. Everyone loves to meet the minis and groom them because they are so sweet. Plus they are adorable.
Jersey
Jersey is the oldest of the three miniature daughters. Teacup is her mom and buddy; they share a stall. They came to the ranch when their owner experienced a severe injury and could not care for them. Jersey is very sweet and loves to be groomed.
Madison
Madison is one of two horses born at Refuge Ranch. Her mom, Teacup, was pregnant when she got here. Madison is the dominant mare of this little herd. She was born a little firecracker. She is tons of fun and everyone loves her.
Teacup
Teacup is the mama of the miniature girls and possibly the sweetest horse on the ranch. She loves people and loves to be handled and groomed. She is older and is prone to colic so she is on a special diet.
Murphy & Jasper
Murphy and Jasper are the dynamic duo. Although they are not brothers, they are completely bonded and go everywhere together. Jasper experienced severe abuse in his life while Murphy was a baby whose mom was ill and couldn't keep him. Together they have found family and home.
Fred
Fred came from a very abusive background. He requires special care when handling and is very careful about who he will trust. He is very bonded to Shasta who has shown him how to be part of a herd.
Shasta
Shasta is a miniature donkey. She is one of the longer residents of the ranch. She came from a hoarding/neglect situation, but she still loves people. She is a sweet old girl who will melt if you scratch her ears.
Alvin and Simon
Alvin and Simon are a mixture of breeds. These boys came to the ranch very ill after being purchased by someone at an auction. Following extensive veterinary intervention and lots of TLC they are very healthy members of the herd. Although sweet, they can be a bit naughty and energetic.
Jerry and Jack
Jerry and Jack are father and son. They have been at the ranch the longest of all the goats. They are older Pygmy goats that enjoy spending their days lounging in the sun or locking horns.
Riley
Riley came to the ranch as a baby. She is now the matriarch of the herd. She spends her days playing with Snickers and Lolipop and enjoying special attention from guests and volunteers.
Lolipop and Snickers
Snickers and Lolipop and the newest members of the goat herd. They are a mother and daughter duo who have quickly become the favorites amongst visitors. And Riley is so happy to have friends again.
Mama Pig
Mama pig, Annabelle, came to the ranch many years ago from a home that could no longer care for her. We were told that she was spayed, but three days later she had eight babies. Six of them still live here at the ranch with her. She has some arthritis which requires medication when its cold but is healthy otherwise.
Pig Sisters
Pigs are very smart, but also very territorial and fight even with their siblings. Now that they are adults our pigs live in small groups. These are three of the sisters -- Petunia, Fanny and Daisy. They have lots of room for outside play and inside sleeping -- their favorite activity.
Gone But Always In Our Hearts
Adam
Charlie
Dudley
Happy
Flynn
Lacey
Micky
Minnie
Kat
Jack and Legend
Tori
Zuli
Oreo and Cricket
Belle and Tiny Tim
Annie
Teddy
Valentine
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