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.

 EDIT TO ADD: we have an anonymous donor who will match up to $200! Rudy on 12-6-25 (arrival) and 12-18-25 THIS differen...
12/28/2025



EDIT TO ADD: we have an anonymous donor who will match up to $200!

Rudy on 12-6-25 (arrival) and 12-18-25

THIS difference was achieved in just 12 days. 12 days of feed on a regular basis. 12 days of the right type of groceries to help Rudy not just maintain his body condition (as was being done previously) but to help him start to gain the needed weight to eventually get him healthy again.

Of course, his complete transformation will take much longer than 12 days but, when you CAN see a difference like this in just 12 days, and you know the background of his most recent life, the condition he arrived in tells a story of ignorance rather than purposeful neglect. We know his people loved him and we know they had information that they were trying to feed him by, but it doesn't appear to have been exactly what he needed. We listened to what they were feeding and made changes that we thought would work and, I believe, these photos are proof that our feeding regime is working.

BUT, we cannot do this without you. We NEED your help to continue to care for Rudy and the others here at the rescue. This month has been the WORST December we have ever had in terms of donations in 14 years. I need to go get more Senior feed tomorrow and I barely have the needed funds to accomplish three bags ($79.35- which will last us about 5 days). I also need to pick up another 3x3x7 bale of grass ($100) and another bundle of 21 bales of grass hay ($210). I DO NOT have the money for any of the hay not to mention fuel.

I realize that this is the Holiday Season and that times are tough for everyone, but we CANNOT continue if we cannot feed the horses. I know I have said this before and we have been able to continue because of YOU. So, here we are again. I have $187 in the business account. As I said. This is the WORST December for donations that we have ever had. I believe part of the reason is FB not letting you see us when we don't use their fundraising button.

Please consider a year end gift to the horses feed and care here at Ranger's Legacy Equine Rescue. $5, $10, or even $20 will help to make a difference. Since FB's algorithm is doing it's very best to keep us hidden every time we ask for help, I will put the different ways to donate in the comments. We will see if that helps to get us seen.

WE CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH!!!

Nick at my daughter's house. He is so photogenic. We are back at the ranch now and I have to say, again, HUGE THANK YOU ...
12/28/2025

Nick at my daughter's house. He is so photogenic.

We are back at the ranch now and I have to say, again, HUGE THANK YOU to Garland and Jamie for keeping things going while I was gone. They did a fantastic job caring for everything and everyone here. I had such a relaxing time and came home with no worries.

THERE ARE FOUR DAYS left until I plan to pull a winner's name but we still have 15 slots left! We need to fill those 15 ...
12/26/2025

THERE ARE FOUR DAYS left until I plan to pull a winner's name but we still have 15 slots left! We need to fill those 15 slots as a winner will only be drawn when all numbers are filled.

For your chance to win this beautiful print on canvas by professional photographer Valerie DDuran, make your contribution through one of the payment options below and be sure to let us know what number(s) you choose. 😊

New Mexico Wild Horse 16x20 Canvas Raffle to Benefit
Ranger's Legacy Equine Rescue

ATTENTION TO ALL HORSE LOVERS!!!

We are raffling off a 16"x 20" canvas of "Atalo’s Quiet Moment".
This is a wild mustang foal living with his family band just south
of Santa Fe, New Mexico. This day, they had been walking quite
a distance and they finally stopped so I was able to get some
photos. This little one decided it was time to lay down and rest.
Photographer/donation is by Valerie Duran Photography.
www.Valerieduranphotography.com

Facebook group to see more wild horses and their stories. https://www.facebook.com/fortheloveofhorsesUS

Canvas Details:
-16x20 Size Standard Wrap Canvas Only, No Frame.
-Dust Cover on the rear
-Mirrored Border
-Wall Mount Included
Shipping is fully covered, and it will arrive at your door at no cost to you within 7-10 days of drawing. US ADDRESSESS ONLY PLEASE!

HOW TO ENTER:
To enter this giveaway, simply make a $10 donation to our rescue for our Winter Feed Fund.
It's a small way to support our Horse Rescue and a chance to get you some beautiful wall art. There are 30 spots available at $10 each. Just use one of the methods below to enter. Be sure to leave a note with your contribution telling me which number(s) you pick. We will draw a random number on December 30th provided all slots are filled. Thank you and Please share!

PayPal/Zelle: [email protected]
Venmo: -Legacy
CashApp: $RANGERSLEGACY

MAIL: RLER, 29 Lily Rd, Roswell NM, 88201

1) Karla Frazier
2)
3) Amy Cook
4) Karla Frazier
5)
6)
7) Karla Frazier
8)
9) Chelsie Bowling
10) Amy Cook
11) Karla Frazier
12)
13) Robyn Puryear
14) Amy Cook
15) Chelsie Bowling
16) Mona Barreras
17) Karla Frazier
18) Jessica Barnes
19)
20) Karla Frazier
21) Amy Cook
22)
23) Karla Frazier
24) Robyn Puryear
25) Chelsie Bowling
26)
27) Mona Barreras
28) Amy Cook
29) Chelsie Bowling
30) Chelsie Bowling

12/25/2025
HUGE THANKS to Garland and Jamie. Because of them, I was able to make a quick trip up to Colorado to spend Christmas wit...
12/24/2025

HUGE THANKS to Garland and Jamie. Because of them, I was able to make a quick trip up to Colorado to spend Christmas with my daughter and granddaughter (the other two grandkids are we with the other parent).

Because taking my '97 4x4 was a last minute decision (the other two trucks are having some issues) , my friend Mark up here in Colorado helped me do an oil change, checked the differential, and we replaced the air filter and the windshield washer fluid pump.

The air filter was INCREDIBLY dirty as the 4x4 hasn't left the property in years. I feel bad because that is usually one of the first things I check before a long trip. I bet my fuel mileage goes up for the trip home...

Throwback to December 7th, 2017 and one of my most favorite photos of that time.I had a rustic bridle hanger on the wall...
12/24/2025

Throwback to December 7th, 2017 and one of my most favorite photos of that time.

I had a rustic bridle hanger on the wall next to my fireplace. The red tone of the paint on adobe along with the glow from the fire came together to create this warm and cozy scene.

WE ARE DOWN TO 15 SLOTS LEFT! THE DRAWING WILL BE DONE WHEN ALL SLOTS ARE SOLD! WE ARE HALFWAY THERE. For your chance to...
12/23/2025

WE ARE DOWN TO 15 SLOTS LEFT! THE DRAWING WILL BE DONE WHEN ALL SLOTS ARE SOLD! WE ARE HALFWAY THERE.

For your chance to win this beautiful print on canvas by professional photographer Valerie DDuran, make your contribution through one of the payment options below and be sure to let us know what number(s) you choose. 😊

New Mexico Wild Horse 16x20 Canvas Raffle to Benefit
Ranger's Legacy Equine Rescue

ATTENTION TO ALL HORSE LOVERS!!!

We are raffling off a 16"x 20" canvas of "Atalo’s Quiet Moment".
This is a wild mustang foal living with his family band just south
of Santa Fe, New Mexico. This day, they had been walking quite
a distance and they finally stopped so I was able to get some
photos. This little one decided it was time to lay down and rest.
Photographer/donation is by Valerie Duran Photography.
www.Valerieduranphotography.com

Facebook group to see more wild horses and their stories. https://www.facebook.com/fortheloveofhorsesUS

Canvas Details:
-16x20 Size Standard Wrap Canvas Only, No Frame.
-Dust Cover on the rear
-Mirrored Border
-Wall Mount Included
Shipping is fully covered, and it will arrive at your door at no cost to you within 7-10 days of drawing. US ADDRESSESS ONLY PLEASE!

HOW TO ENTER:
To enter this giveaway, simply make a $10 donation to our rescue for our Winter Feed Fund.
It's a small way to support our Horse Rescue and a chance to get you some beautiful wall art. There are 30 spots available at $10 each. Just use one of the methods below to enter. Be sure to leave a note with your contribution telling me which number(s) you pick. We will draw a random number on December 30th provided all slots are filled. Thank you and Please share!

PayPal/Zelle: [email protected]
Venmo: -Legacy
CashApp: $RANGERSLEGACY

Mail/Packages: RLER, 29 Lily Rd, Roswell NM, 88201

1)
2)
3) Amy Cook
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9) Chelsie Bowling
10) Amy Cook
11)
12)
13) Robyn Puryear
14) Amy Cook
15) Chelsie Bowling
16) Mona Barreras
17)
18) Jessica Barnes
19)
20)
21) Amy Cook
22)
23)
24) Robyn Puryear
25) Chelsie Bowling
26)
27) Mona Barreras
28) Amy Cook
29) Chelsie Bowling
30) Chelsie Bowling

WE STILL HAVE 20 SLOTS LEFT! THE DRAWING WILL BE DONE WHEN ALL SLOTS ARE SOLD! For your chance to win this beautiful pri...
12/22/2025

WE STILL HAVE 20 SLOTS LEFT! THE DRAWING WILL BE DONE WHEN ALL SLOTS ARE SOLD! For your chance to win this beautiful print on canvas by professional photographer Valerie DDuran, make your contribution through one of the payment options below and be sure to let us know what number(s) you choose. 😊

New Mexico Wild Horse 16x20 Canvas Raffle to Benefit
Ranger's Legacy Equine Rescue

ATTENTION TO ALL HORSE LOVERS!!!

We are raffling off a 16"x 20" canvas of "Atalo’s Quiet Moment".
This is a wild mustang foal living with his family band just south
of Santa Fe, New Mexico. This day, they had been walking quite
a distance and they finally stopped so I was able to get some
photos. This little one decided it was time to lay down and rest.
Photographer/donation is by Valerie Duran Photography.
www.Valerieduranphotography.com

Facebook group to see more wild horses and their stories. https://www.facebook.com/fortheloveofhorsesUS

Canvas Details:
-16x20 Size Standard Wrap Canvas Only, No Frame.
-Dust Cover on the rear
-Mirrored Border
-Wall Mount Included
Shipping is fully covered, and it will arrive at your door at no cost to you within 7-10 days of drawing. US ADDRESSESS ONLY PLEASE!

HOW TO ENTER:
To enter this giveaway, simply make a $10 donation to our rescue for our Winter Feed Fund.
It's a small way to support our Horse Rescue and a chance to get you some beautiful wall art. There are 30 spots available at $10 each. Just use one of the methods below to enter. Be sure to leave a note with your contribution telling me which number(s) you pick. We will draw a random number on December 30th provided all slots are filled. Thank you and Please share!

PayPal/Zelle: [email protected]
Venmo: -Legacy
CashApp: $RANGERSLEGACY

Mail/Packages: RLER, 29 Lily Rd, Roswell NM, 88201

1)
2)
3) Amy Cook
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9) Chelsie Bowling
10) Amy Cook
11)
12)
13) Robyn Puryear
14) Amy Cook
15) Chelsie Bowling
16) Mona Barreras
17)
18) Jessica Barnes
19)
20)
21) Amy Cook
22)
23)
24) Robyn Puryear
25) Chelsie Bowling
26)
27) Mona Barreras
28) Amy Cook
29) Chelsie Bowling
30) Chelsie Bowling

It is a nice day to get some horses worked. After a little bit of time in the arena, Garland and Jamie plan to take Bull...
12/21/2025

It is a nice day to get some horses worked. After a little bit of time in the arena, Garland and Jamie plan to take Bulleit and Tigger out around the property.

The boys (O.J and Billy) are doing fantastic and, when they are ready for a new home, I would like them to go together a...
12/21/2025

The boys (O.J and Billy) are doing fantastic and, when they are ready for a new home, I would like them to go together as they are very bonded.

The girls, on the other hand, are proving to be more work to get them inside so we are taking our time. All five of them are on the list through Colorado Animal Welfare League (CAWL) for low cost spay and neuter in January or February.

"If I fits, I sits." 😆
12/20/2025

"If I fits, I sits." 😆

ONLY 20 SLOTS LEFT! For your chance to win this beautiful print on canvas by professional photographer Valerie DDuran, m...
12/20/2025

ONLY 20 SLOTS LEFT! For your chance to win this beautiful print on canvas by professional photographer Valerie DDuran, make your contribution through one of the payment options below and be sure to let us know what number(s) you choose. 😊

New Mexico Wild Horse 16x20 Canvas Raffle to Benefit
Ranger's Legacy Equine Rescue

ATTENTION TO ALL HORSE LOVERS!!!

We are raffling off a 16"x 20" canvas of "Atalo’s Quiet Moment".
This is a wild mustang foal living with his family band just south
of Santa Fe, New Mexico. This day, they had been walking quite
a distance and they finally stopped so I was able to get some
photos. This little one decided it was time to lay down and rest.
Photographer/donation is by Valerie Duran Photography.
www.Valerieduranphotography.com

Facebook group to see more wild horses and their stories. https://www.facebook.com/fortheloveofhorsesUS

Canvas Details:
-16x20 Size Standard Wrap Canvas Only, No Frame.
-Dust Cover on the rear
-Mirrored Border
-Wall Mount Included
Shipping is fully covered, and it will arrive at your door at no cost to you within 7-10 days of drawing. US ADDRESSESS ONLY PLEASE!

HOW TO ENTER:
To enter this giveaway, simply make a $10 donation to our rescue for our Winter Feed Fund.
It's a small way to support our Horse Rescue and a chance to get you some beautiful wall art. There are 30 spots available at $10 each. Just use one of the methods below to enter. Be sure to leave a note with your contribution telling me which number(s) you pick. We will draw a random number on December 30th provided all slots are filled. Thank you and Please share!

PayPal/Zelle: [email protected]
Venmo: -Legacy
CashApp: $RANGERSLEGACY

Mail/Packages: RLER, 29 Lily Rd, Roswell NM, 88201

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9) Chelsie Bowling
10)
11)
12)
13) Robyn Puryear
14)
15) Chelsie Bowling
16) Mona Barreras
17)
18) Jessica Barnes
19)
20)
21)
22)
23)
24) Robyn Puryear
25) Chelsie Bowling
26)
27) Mona Barreras
28)
29) Chelsie Bowling
30) Chelsie Bowling

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29 Lily Road
Roswell, NM
88201

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