Barbie is a beautiful 14 year old Tennessee Walker/Draft cross mare who came to Dove Creek in the summer of 2023. Her former owner rode her in endurance competitions but […]

Bandit is a 8yo Hinny who came to the Rescue in July of 2024. A hinny is the offspring of a male horse and a female donkey. Bandit was purchased […]

Angelena was adopted March 8, 2024 by Jennifer!

August (Gus) was adopted on May 2, 2022 by Josh.

Aurora is a 25yo (2000) Palomino Mini horse. She came to the Rescue in August 2019 with several other minis and horses from an owner surrender in our area. Aurora […]

Bella Grace is a 8yo (2017) who came to Dove Creek from an owner surrender in January 2024 due to her owner’s prolonged illness. With a heavy heart, her owner […]

Bentley is a 21 yo (2004) Registered Appendix gelding with an impressive show record. He came to the ranch in 2016 as an owner surrender, which was a generous action […]

ADOPTED by the Cannon Family on November 5, 2024!!   Bloome, our only Mustang, came to DCER in October 2022 and was surrendered by her owner’s family. Bloome’s owner was […]

Boone is a 16yo (2009) sorrel, a Registered Quarter Horse gelding who came to the rescue in April 2019 from an owner surrender in our area. Boone is partially blind […]

Champ and Hartley were adopted on April 6, 2024 by the Cook Family!

Charlie Brown is a 25yo (2000) gelding with an amazing story of perseverance. In 2012 he was seized with 2 other horses from Randall County in one of the most […]

Cheyenne and Peppermint were adopted on February 2, 2022 by the Van Altena family.

Clara was adopted June 15, 2024 by Neese Family!

CoCo is 16yo (2009) miniature gelding, who came to Dove Creek in 2009 as a companion to Little Bear (who has since passed away). They were best friends and very […]

Cooper was adopted September 14th, 2023 by David and Family!

Cosmic is a 22yo (2003) white mini horse. She came to the rescue in August 2019 with several other minis and horses from an owner surrender in our area. Cosmic […]

Daisy is a 13yo grade Quarter Horse mare who was rescued from a kill pen by a family that was dedicated to rehabilitating her fear of humans and recovering from […]

Dakota is a precious 31yo (1994) miniature gelding who came to Dove Creek in 2015 with Tatonka. Everyone loves these little guys – and Dakota has the honor of being […]

Dove was adopted June 10, 2023 by the Lee family!

On July 7, 2022 – almost a year and a complete transformation later – Ember went to the most beautiful family! This was a true heart connection from first sight. […]

EZ is a 24yo (2001) Quarter horse gelding that came to the rescue in July of 2021 from an owner surrender with Ember. EZ’s previous owner is a veteran who […]

Faye is a stunning 9yo (2016) gray mare who came to Dove Creek in September of 2023 after being seized from Potter County. Little is known about her history, but […]

Finley was adopted on September 10th, 2023 by Kris!

Franklin was adopted on May 2, 2024 by the Stephenson Family!

Frida is a 22yo (2003) Quarter Horse who came to the Rescue in March of 2021 from an owner surrender. She good looking with a sturdy frame, friendly, and has […]

Harley is a 16yo (2009) Quarter Horse mare who came to DCER from an owner surrender in December 2023. Harley and her previous owner had a very special bond and […]

Hartley and Champ were adopted on April 6, 2024 by the Cook Family!  

HoneyBea HoneyBea was adopted on June 10, 2023 by the Lee family!

On April 11, 2022, 1 year after his arrival, Higgins began his new chapter with the Fuller family. Higgins was a birthday gift to the sweetest young lady who has […]

Indian is a beautiful 23yo (2002) Thoroughbred gelding who was a former racehorse. Indian first came to the rescue in 2018. After a couple of years at the rescue and […]

June is a 7yo (2018) mini donkey who came in 2019 from an owner surrender. June will spend her life here at the rescue. She has bonded with Scout, the […]

Juniper was adopted on 1/4/25 by the Glass Family!!

Kodah was adopted on June 1st, 2023 by Rex!

Kodi (aka Frosty) is a 26yo (1999) grey double Registered Arabian/Paint gelding who arrived at Dove Creek in the late summer of 2018 as a surrender from Clovis, NM. His […]

On September 28, 2022, our sweet Lady May went to her forever home! She is living her best life with our long-time volunteer, Curtis, his wife Moe, and Superman that […]

Leon is a 24yo (2001) Appendix gelding. He came to the Rescue in November 2014 from Deaf Smith County, off the track, left abandoned, and starved, and is one of […]

Marlena – aka “Marley” – is a 23yo (2002) Registered Quarter Horse mare. Marlena came to Dove Creek with Frank Castillo, the previous ranch foreman, in 2013. She was his […]

Maya is a 17yo (2008) Thoroughbred Mare that came to DCER in December of  2022. Maya is off the track and was later used as a recipient before being sent […]

Moe was adopted by the Fields Family on 8/3/24!!

Newt was adopted on September 15th, 2023 by the Lee Family!

Otis is a 27yo mini donkey that came to the Rescue in July of 2024. Otis spent most of his years turned out to a pasture on a beautiful ranch […]

On October 3, 2022, Pecos found his forever home with the Carper Polden family. This is truly the perfect family for Pecos and we are so happy they found one […]

Cheyenne and Peppermint were adopted on February 2, 2022 by the Van Altena family.

Phoenix was adopted on July 23, 2022 by the Castillo family.

Prince is a 13yo (2012) off-the-track Thoroughbred that came to DCER in Sept. of 2023 from an owner surrender. Like many horses off the track, Prince suffered through multiple owners […]

Priya was adopted on July 29th, 2023 by Bradley!

Puddin was adopted on October 6, 2023 by Hannah!

Rainey was adopted in April 11, 2022 along with her buddy, Rhea. Both horses have formed a very special connection with their owner Meagan. We are so happy for this […]

Rosco is a 21yo (2004) bay roan Registered Quarter Horse who came to Dove Creek in 2009. He was Laurie’s son Hunter’s first horse and a working cow horse. Together, […]

Sayge was adopted on October 8, 2022 and now has a home with an energetic and fun-loving young lady that fell in love with her from the first meet and […]

Scamp is a 26yo (1999) bay Quarter Horse gelding who arrived at Dove Creek in 2009. He had some lameness coming out of the feed yard, so he wasn’t able […]

Shillelagh (Shi-lay-lee) is a 22yo (2003) Registered Quarter Horse gelding who came to Dove Creek in 2009. He was purchased by Laurie Higgins-Kerley, owner and founder of the rescue, but […]

Starla was adopted on May 5, 2023 with her pal Rodney, to Luis and his family!

Sundance is a 23yo (2002) sorrel Registered Paint horse. He began his journey at Dove Creek in June 2019 after his owners were undergoing difficult life changes and they wanted […]

Tatanka, which means “buffalo”, is a 24yo (2001) miniature gelding who came to the rescue with Dakota. He was a bit feisty when he arrived, but has settled down in […]

On January 4, 2022, Tex found his perfect partner with our previous trainer, Chelsea. They have had a special bond from day one and now Tex gets to live the […]

A note to potential sponsor: Every horse needs several sponsors to fully fund their care, averaging $50/month or $600/year at Dove Creek Equine Rescue. Monthly sponsorships from $10-$50/month are greatly […]

Tico, our 10yo (2015) resident goat, is the protector of the sick pen. When he first arrived at the rescue in 2015 (as a baby), he was going to be […]

Yukon is a 29yo (1996) Registered Quarter Horse who came to the rescue from an owner surrender in 2021. He was a great kid horse for many years and was […]