Ranger's Legacy Equine Rescue

Ranger's Legacy Equine Rescue RLER is a non profit IRS 501(c)3 organization EIN #32-0357825 . PayPal: [email protected] I found a spot to turn around and headed back to him.

On November 3rd of 2011, I was driving from Highland Meadows to Los Lunas on a desolate stretch of Hwy 6 in New Mexico. As I drove past a portion of the Isleta Reservation, I saw an extremely emaciated horse standing along the fenceline. When I pulled over, I was dumbfounded at the condition of the bay gelding (there is an album in photos). The words that fell from my mouth were "no way. there's j

ust no way" dotted with expletives. I noticed the dried mud on his legs and knew he needed water along with food so I left a small bit of alfalfa that was in the back of my truck and, telling him I would be back, I continued on to Los Lunas which was still a half hour away. When I returned to where I had left him, he was no longer there. I left the water for him and drove along the fenceline looking for him. I finally saw him cresting a small hill heading away from the road. No matter how much I called to him, he did not turn around. Unfortunately, it was the last time I would see him alive. The day after I saw the gelding I called and spoke with an Isleta Ranger about the horse and he told me that someone had dumped him on their property a few weeks prior. They had tried to catch him when they first saw him but he avoided them and, as the reservation encompassed thousands of acres, they had no idea where he had ended up. He was willing to let me on the property but, since it was a Friday, I would have to wait until the following Monday for him to be available. After the phone call, I went back out to try to find the gelding. I would drive along the fenceline with binoculars, call for him, and hope that he would show up. I spent hours waiting for him on Saturday and Sunday. He never drank the water or ate the hay I left him so I could only hope he had found some elsewhere. Come Monday morning, I met the Isleta Ranger at the gate and he let me in with my trailer. My plan was to ride out and find the gelding. As I unloaded my horse, the Isleta Ranger said he would drive the fenceline and see what he could find. Just as I was stepping into the saddle, the Isleta Ranger came back and said riding out was not necessary. He had found the bay gelding laying dead along the trail leading to where I had left him food and water. He gave all he had left trying to reach what could have begun to save him. I spent some time with the gelding and, as I stroked his neck, I apologized for the humans who had let him down. I told him that I was sorry that I could not get to him soon enough and I named him Ranger for his preserverance and for the Isleta Ranger who had tried to help. I told him that he would not die in vain or be forgotten. That I would use his name to help others like him and in that moment, with my hand resting on the body of the little bay gelding, on November 10th 2011, Ranger's Legacy Equine Rescue was created.

Look what we have! I have not seen snow in a long time and it's not much, but it's pretty!
01/08/2025

Look what we have! I have not seen snow in a long time and it's not much, but it's pretty!

Thank you to Deborah for sending me this super cute Christmas ornament! It will be on the tree next year!
01/08/2025

Thank you to Deborah for sending me this super cute Christmas ornament! It will be on the tree next year!

I took this picture this morning and I was going to explain that the only truck running was the middle one (the water tr...
01/07/2025

I took this picture this morning and I was going to explain that the only truck running was the middle one (the water truck) and that I was going to need help getting one of the others working. The dually is running but has a high pressure transmission line leak that I need to figure out how to fix. The GMC quit running on Saturday again where it acted like it wasn't getting any battery. So I put it on the trickle charger. Found out both batteries had full charge and started messing with cables on the firewall from one battery to the next. Nothing.

After feeding this morning and filling water tanks, I decided to climb under the GMC and check out cables and wires there. I discovered the issue. I am so proud of myself! For some reason the connection to the starter had come loose. I pushed it back on, climbed back into the truck, and turned the key. Voila! She started right up!

I am so glad I decided to climb around the GMC one more time before posting that I needed help. You are always there for me and I don't want to feel like I'm ever taking advantage of your generosity and support. So this is just a post to tell you that I fixed it myself. 😁

The sunset was stunning tonight and Mae wanted to share. Still cold as heck but stunning! Please don't forget you can vo...
01/07/2025

The sunset was stunning tonight and Mae wanted to share. Still cold as heck but stunning!

Please don't forget you can vote/nominate us once every day to win $2500 next month by clicking on the link below. 🥰

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My farrier came and finished the last four horses. It was SO cold! I am happy that there were only four... 🥶
01/06/2025

My farrier came and finished the last four horses. It was SO cold! I am happy that there were only four... 🥶

Good morning! Hopefully the day stays calm and we can get the rest of the horses feet done. 🤞
01/06/2025

Good morning! Hopefully the day stays calm and we can get the rest of the horses feet done. 🤞

Finley Beth's Blankets for Rescue Dogs have chosen to spotlight and vote/nominate for us where we could win a $2500 dona...
01/05/2025

Finley Beth's Blankets for Rescue Dogs have chosen to spotlight and vote/nominate for us where we could win a $2500 donation from The Every Pet Project. Please join us in thanking them, and whomever suggested us to them, for their support and please follow the links to vote/nominate us every day until February 5th 2025.

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Today is much too windy to do anything outside so the farrier will come tomorrow to finish the horses if the wind dissip...
01/05/2025

Today is much too windy to do anything outside so the farrier will come tomorrow to finish the horses if the wind dissipates.

Ricochet's eye with the reflection of the farrier's truck yesterday.

Farrier day! 6 were done and he will be back tomorrow for the rest. The minis were at the top of their halter dodge game...
01/05/2025

Farrier day! 6 were done and he will be back tomorrow for the rest. The minis were at the top of their halter dodge game. 🤣Thank you SO much to all of you who helped out to get the horses feet done!

01/04/2025

Roscoe was excited because the neighbor was moving cattle in the distance this morning. After I moved the truck and trailer in, he left his food again and started running after me and cutting in front of the truck. Then he would take off across the pasture again. LOL. He was having a good time.

On my way home from town. I finally went and picked up the big bales of hay I had planned to get last Monday. I will unl...
01/04/2025

On my way home from town. I finally went and picked up the big bales of hay I had planned to get last Monday. I will unload them in the morning.

My farrier will be here about 9 in the morning as well. Thank you to all of you who donated to get the horses feet done!

Good morning! We have $230 towards getting the horses feet trimmed. That is enough for 5 horses (I can cover the 5th one...
01/03/2025

Good morning! We have $230 towards getting the horses feet trimmed. That is enough for 5 horses (I can cover the 5th one). We need $270 more and we can get all ten of them done. Can you help us? My farrier says he can come tomorrow. If we can get them all done on the same day, we can wait until the first of March before they all need to be done again. Our financial app information is in the comments. We thank you in advance!

**That's Ricochet in the photo**

It is time to get the horses hooves trimmed again. There are 10 rescue horses here that need done and, at $50 per horse,...
01/02/2025

It is time to get the horses hooves trimmed again. There are 10 rescue horses here that need done and, at $50 per horse, that is $500 needed for the appointment. Please consider a tax deductible donation towards the horse's hoof care. You can put "farrier" in the notes and anything you can contribute would be greatly appreciated. Our financial information is in the comments.

Our skies seem to have been very busy early this morning. We do not generally have jets flying over us so this is intere...
01/02/2025

Our skies seem to have been very busy early this morning. We do not generally have jets flying over us so this is interesting

Bud and Cooper (in the background). You would think they were twins. The only way you can tell these two apart at a dist...
01/01/2025

Bud and Cooper (in the background). You would think they were twins. The only way you can tell these two apart at a distance is by Cooper's big white star and snip on his nose.

As I sit here on this last evening of 2024, I cannot help but feel grateful for this journey of rescue we are on. It has...
01/01/2025

As I sit here on this last evening of 2024, I cannot help but feel grateful for this journey of rescue we are on. It has not been easy and some days I just wanted to quit, but I picked myself up and asked for your help and you came through every time. It is hard not to focus on the trials and tribulations as they happen. Some days it is difficult to see the sunshine through the rain but, on the darkest days, you all helped to part the clouds. I cannot thank you enough for your friendship, moral and monetary support. Without you, we would not be us. I don't feel like "Thank you" is enough, but it is from the deepest recesses of my heart. It is what I have. From US to YOU, THANK YOU AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

The list below are those of you who have helped out with a contribution of any size;

Jan L, Christina J, John N, Susan A, Diane L, Cheryl M, Key E, Stephen B, Melody G, Kevin I, Lonnie P, Terry B, Jennifer L, Rhonda D, Pamela B, Donita B, Mary H, Carol S, Diane W, Karen S, Renee G, Kathleen B, Amy C, French C, Linda K, Judy G, Shelly C, Jessica S, Florence L, Lindsey H, Melissa W, Rhonda S, Kymia F, Kathy P, Susan G, Tonya S, Alexandra A, Rebecca H, Melanie D, Leisa C, Anja P, Kimberly, Carol H, Stephanie D, Ivey H, Marianne S, Carol H, Carol C, Jill B, Holly F, Elizabeth A, Stacy H, Leslie O, Gina R, Sylvia H, Deborah M, Rita C, Julie G, Kay P, Shelly M, Sherry L, George W, Amy W, Jeanette H, Wendy F, David and Jenny A, Cindy D, Amanda G, Catherine R, Stephan H, Debora V, Lisa I, Tammy O, Kim B, Michael K, Becky C, Linda M, William A, Katie H, Michelle C, Mele M, Deanna W, Clyde H, Mary Ann K, Deborah S, Barbara R, Christie B, South Springs Animal Hospital, Fraternal Order Of Eagles #3187, Roswell Livestock & Farm Supply, Witman Family Foundation, The Philanthropic Trust, A Home For Every Horse, Purina Horse Feed, United Horse Coalition, Tractor Supply Co., Pico Propane, and those of you who wish to remain anonymous!

I also want to recognize those of you who may not have been able to help out monetarily, but continue to follow along and share our posts. You are important to our survival as well. We appreciate you!

Teddy has an interested family wanting to come meet him! He will be going to the vet next week to update his Coggins and...
12/31/2024

Teddy has an interested family wanting to come meet him! He will be going to the vet next week to update his Coggins and get a check up and we will make a meet and greet appointment after that. Stay tuned!

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Roscoe was excited because the neighbor was moving cattle in the distance this morning. After I moved the truck and trailer in, he left his food again and started running after me and cutting in front of the truck. Then he would take off across the pasture again. LOL. He was having a good time.

The wind has been bad the last few days but today is the worst yet. I have been out all morning feeding and filling water tanks while the wind tries to push me around. It's a workout. LOL

I have been having trouble posting but you all saw the one this morning so I hope this goes through as well. Our sweet Buttercup's pending adoption is complete. She has been adopted! She has a vet appointment this Friday to update her Coggins and the Livestock Inspector will be meeting me to do hauling papers. I will then be delivering her sometime after Friday. I have to work that out. So excited for her! ****She has a salt block. She is just a licker. Lol****

And the wind is back.....

If you were just looking at a picture, you would see the sunny, blue, sky of a beautiful day. But, make it a video and you get the whole idea. LOL thankfully it was a warmish wind.

Mae has christened the arena! She is the first horse to use it since I rebuilt it and boy, does she like it! She even brought out a bit of the dragon at the end. LOL

Our first snow of the season. Look at the size of those flakes!!

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