At Journey with Equus, our sanctuary stands as a haven for those with nowhere else to turn—a place where the unrehomable due to age, health, or temperament find hope for the future. Here, our horses not only find refuge but also partner with humans in equine-assisted wellness, fostering healing and connection.
Recently, a compassionate woman who has supported us in the past reached out. With her husband's health declining, the burden of caring for their three lifelong mares—Dottie, Trixie, and Lilly—had become overwhelming, especially with winter's approach. Understanding the deep bond these mares share, we were determined to keep them together.
We are profoundly grateful for their owner's dedication to ensuring their safety and well-being. Recognizing the financial demands of sanctuary care, she generously committed to supporting their needs, embodying true responsibility and love.
Today, we joyfully welcome Dottie, Trixie, and Lilly into our herd. Their presence enriches our sanctuary, and we have no doubt that, in time, they will become willing participants in our equine-assisted programs, touching and transforming lives as they embark on this new chapter with us.
Thank you Michelle and Kevin for helping us get the mares to us safely and all togther in one load, to minimize their stress.
At Journey with Equus, every life matters.
Meet Juliette, our sweet senior goat who had lost most of her teeth. She was having a tough time—the other goats were knocking her down, and she couldn't maintain her weight. To help her out, we created a special cozy space just for her and one of her kids, who cuddles with her every night. 🥰
With a special mash diet and lots of love, Juliette is feeling better day by day. Seeing her regain her strength and spirit warms our hearts.
We're so grateful to share her journey with you. Every act of kindness makes a difference!
**Join us in celebrating Juliette's road to recovery.** 🌟
#EveryLifeMatters #JourneyWithEquus #GoatLove
Dear Santa,
We, the horses of Journey with Equus , have been on our best behavior this year and have a special wish list to help us and our caretakers continue our journey of healing and companionship. Here’s what we’re hoping for:
- **ShelterLogic 12' x 12' Canopy Systems (7 units):** To provide us with shade and protection during all seasons.
- **12-Foot Livestock Panels (21 units):** To create safe and secure enclosures for our daily activities.
- **Equilix Tubs:** To support our nutritional needs and keep us healthy.
- **Used Operational Washer and Dryer:** To ensure our blankets and gear are always clean and comfortable.
- **Nicker Maker Horse Treats:** A tasty reward for our training sessions and good behavior.
- **Grain Scoops:** To help our caretakers feed us efficiently.
- **Purina Equine Senior Feed:** To cater to our senior members' dietary requirements.
- **Timothy Pellets:** A delicious and healthy addition to our meals.
- **Grass Hay (Small and Large Bales):** Our staple diet to keep us nourished.
- **Skid Steer:** To assist in maintaining our living areas and pastures.
If you would like to help Santa fill this wish list, please contact our caretakers at 303-517-5856
We appreciate any help in fulfilling our wish list to make our home a better place. Thank you for your kindness and generosity!
With love and gratitude,
The Horses of Journey with Equus.
**TODAY is Colorado Gives Day: Let’s Make a Difference Together**
At Journey with Equus, every day is a testament to the resilience of the horses we rescue and the healing they bring to the lives of the people who connect with them. Tomorrow, December 10, is **Colorado Gives Day**, a day of extraordinary generosity where we can come together to make an even greater impact.
This year, our goal is ambitious but vital: $50,000
With your help, this is what we can achieve:
- **Purchase our next couple loads of hay**, ensuring our horses have the nourishment they need to thrive through the winter.
- **Build 7 additional shelters**, providing comfort and protection for our herd during harsh weather.
- **Save more lives**, giving at-risk horses a second chance at life and purpose.
- **Expand our equine-partnered wellness programs**, where horses help individuals heal from trauma and rediscover themselves.
These programs don’t just save lives—they transform them. Horses have a profound ability to connect with us, offering grounding and healing in ways words never could. Your support makes this work possible.
**The more we raise, the bigger the impact we can have.** Every dollar counts, and every gift brings us closer to building a brighter future for the horses and humans who need us most.
**Special Incentives for Donors on Colorado Gives Day:**
- Donate **$100 or more**, and you’ll be entered to win a **$400 Southwest Airlines voucher** (one winner announced every hour).
- One lucky donor who gives $100+ throughout the day will win an **additional round-trip ticket** after midnight.
- Help us win an extra **$2,000** by donating during one of the **Power Hours**: [7-8 AM, 10-11 AM, 3-4 PM, 7-8 PM, or 10-11 PM].
After donating, help us spread the word! Share why you gave, tag us, @journeywithequus and use the hashtag **#ColoradoGivesDay** to inspire others to join the movement.
Tomorrow is more than just a giving day—it’s
THIS IS THE POWER OF YOUR DONATIONS
Written by Our Founder:
The image of this beautiful bay gelding lingers in my mind.
Ridden bareback by a young rider, Rain does everything in his power to respond—his training evident in every step.
Despite the confusion and fear in his eyes, he doesn’t falter. He tries, tirelessly and obediently, to appease, as if clinging to the hope that doing what’s asked might save him. His body moves soundly, but his eyes betray him. Rain’s time is running out, and no one has stepped up.
This is Rain, a 15-year-old Morgan gelding, shoes on all four feet, poised at the precipice of a fate no horse should ever endure. He is on last call, and the next truck he boards will not lead to a better future. Instead, it will be a truck bound for Mexico, packed so tightly that sound and unsound horses alike will fall, be trampled, and suffer unimaginable agony during the journey. Many won’t make it. Those who do will face an even worse fate: slaughter for human consumption.
We won’t detail the methods of slaughter here, but we urge you to research them. Learn the truth about what happens to the thousands of horses sent to slaughter every year. What we know is this: no horse, not Rain, nor the thousands like him, deserves such an ending.
This video of Rain came to us from another organization—a rescue focused on Thoroughbreds—yet they were so concerned about this boy that they reached out, desperate for someone to help him. And how could we not? The image of his face has been burned into my mind for days. His confusion, his fear, his willingness to keep trying even when the world has given up on him—all of it struck a chord.
Yesterday, Rain got his freedom ride. By the afternoon, he arrived safely in quarantine with a trusted friend and fellow rescue. His journey isn’t over yet, but he is finally safe. His overgrown hooves will be addressed immediately, and he will receive love, care, and a second chance at life.
One Day Until Giving Tuesday: Help Us Save Lives
Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday—a global day of giving and kindness. It’s a time to come together and make a difference for causes that matter. At Journey with Equus, every donation directly impacts the lives of horses in need, providing them with the care, rehabilitation, and love they deserve.
From saving horses on the brink of slaughter to offering equine-partnered wellness programs that heal both horses and humans, our mission is to create a sanctuary of hope and transformation.
This Giving Tuesday, consider supporting Journey with Equus. Your generosity helps us continue saving lives, one horse at a time. Together, we can make an incredible impact.
💙Every dollar counts. Thank you for your support!
**A Heartfelt Thanksgiving: Giving Thanks for You**
As the season of gratitude fills the air, we pause to reflect on the incredible blessings this year has brought. At Journey with Equus, our hearts overflow with thankfulness for the unwavering support of each and every one of you.
This year, like every year, has been filled with challenges and triumphs. Yet, through it all, we’ve been surrounded by a community of compassionate, generous souls who share our passion for saving horses and helping the people whose lives they touch.
Your support is the reason horses like Racer, Dazzled, and so many others have found safety, healing, and a renewed purpose. Your kindness and belief in our mission allow us to continue the work of providing a sanctuary for these magnificent beings. More than that, you’ve helped create opportunities for their innate gifts to transform the lives of those who come to them seeking healing and hope.
From the depths of our hearts, we thank you for standing with us. Whether you’ve donated, volunteered, shared our story, or simply cheered us on, you’ve made a profound difference. You’ve helped feed, care for, and protect the animals who call our sanctuary home, and your support has extended their healing magic to people in need.
This Thanksgiving, as we gather with loved ones, we carry you in our hearts. We are endlessly grateful for your compassion, generosity, and shared vision of a world where every horse is valued and every person has the chance to heal.
May your holiday be filled with love, laughter, and moments of joy. From all of us at Journey with Equus—humans and animals alike—we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving.
With heartfelt gratitude from:
The horses, George & Candice at Journey with Equus
Yesterday, a quiet dawn broke over Journey with Equus, casting its gentle light across our snow-covered fields and hills.
For us, each day brings a new chapter—a new chance to care for the souls who have found a home here. These animals are the heart of this place, and they rely on the dedication and love of those who have taken up our cause.
Snow had buried everything over the last few nights, piling into thick, unyielding drifts that sealed us in. Our founders, fueled by an unbreakable commitment, rose early, their spirits heavy but resolute. By 8 a.m., they were already braving the cold, to reach the barn, to reach us.
Help came as a blessing, embodied in the form of friends, a community willing to dig, lift, and shovel their way into our lives. Our friend Pete Weller arrived, joined by others who, through grit and goodwill, answered the call. They came as partners in purpose, each a thread in the fabric that holds us together. With every pair of hands, the burden lightened, and a little warmth returned to the frozen landscape of our sanctuary.
Among them was a man our founder deeply values, a partner who walks this journey beside her, without whom our sanctuary wouldn’t stand. His quiet strength and devotion are woven into our very foundation, supporting every effort, every challenge, every rescue. We are a sanctuary built on love and determination—on the hearts of those who choose to share this burden. Together, they carry our mission forward, no matter the weight, no matter the cost.
And as they worked well into the night, under a sky scattered with stars, another battle called out. One of our beloved elders, a wise old gelding, needed extra care, and a late evening visit from the vet brought comfort as he faced an impaction. Another of our herd, a young, spirited horse, seemed shaken by the recent storms. They watched over him, tending to him with the same gentle vigilance. Each life here, each creature sheltered under our roof, is precious—a p
Meet Tricky Lee and Off the Track Throughbred
This beautiful young off the track Thoroughbred sustained 2 fractures during a race. The owner and trainer sought immediate medical care for him. They then contacted me and asked if we would take him in. They sent him to us, and he underwent surgery at CSU.
He is now recovered and starting his career as an equine coach, which he has shown he has quite the knack for. ..
This is Tricky Lee and he is funny and sweet and kind. He is just a youngster still and without sanctuaries like Journey with Equus, he quite possible would not be on this earth any longer.
His riding career may be over, that does not mean his life is over. Horses have gifts to give outside of being ridden.
This is your donations at work.
Right now Colorado Gives is matching all monthly donations up to $100,
set up from Nov 1 until the 252 million in matching funds runs out.
Please help us receiving matching donations. Consistent funding is what gives us the opportunity to keep doing the important work we do.
This provides the funding for hay, vet care, farrier care, shelters, heated water tanks and more.
To sign up to give monthly and help double your donation use this link:
https://www.coloradogives.org/story/Wherehealingbegins
We are an approved 501c3 non profit organization tax id 47-4878985
Your donations are tax deductible.
