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.

We have named the new gelding "Rudy." Short for Rudolph which is both German (meaning famous wolf with the connotation o...
12/09/2025

We have named the new gelding "Rudy." Short for Rudolph which is both German (meaning famous wolf with the connotation of strength and renown) and seasonal. 🎄

*Rudy with Jamie*

12/08/2025

This honestly makes no sense to me but I'll accept that it works! 🥰

It was beautiful today so after a day of work, Garland and Jamie spent some time with the horses and with some friends t...
12/08/2025

It was beautiful today so after a day of work, Garland and Jamie spent some time with the horses and with some friends that came out to visit.

Almost done! The new horse will be moved to this pen when the shelter is complete and a new gate is added to the fence l...
12/07/2025

Almost done! The new horse will be moved to this pen when the shelter is complete and a new gate is added to the fence line.

12/07/2025

Body condition video of our newest intake.
Aged gelding.
Weight: 825 lbs
Height: 14.3 hands
Body Score: 1.5

Our newest intake arrived this afternoon. His family has had him a little over a year and, although he was underweight w...
12/06/2025

Our newest intake arrived this afternoon. His family has had him a little over a year and, although he was underweight when they got him, he lost more during last winter and is very emaciated under that thick coat. In August, their vet did bloodwork on him and his results showed some dehydration and possible early kidney failure. I spoke with his vet and he believes a change in diet (no alfalfa) with added supplements could be beneficial in slowing or reversing his renal problems. He did not believe he needed to be put down.

His family has to move and could not take him with them so they asked us to help. We could not turn him down. He came with a name but we are going to give him a new name. A "start over" name.

This is why we are here. This horse is the reason we do what we do and the reason you are here with us. We could not take care of horses that need us like this without you.

If you can help us try to get this gelding back to optimal health, we would really appreciate it.

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

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

Making progress! Let me tell you, Garland is a go getter! It is windy and COLD and he is not letting that stop him! He i...
12/06/2025

Making progress! Let me tell you, Garland is a go getter! It is windy and COLD and he is not letting that stop him! He is still out there working on this shelter.

Good morning!
12/06/2025

Good morning!

Tis the season.... 😆
12/05/2025

Tis the season.... 😆

I would like you all to meet Garland and Jamie. They are staying here and helping me get caught up with projects (and ch...
12/05/2025

I would like you all to meet Garland and Jamie. They are staying here and helping me get caught up with projects (and chores) on the ranch. THEY are the reason the shelters are finally getting done! I am blessed to have them in my life!

Rescue Warriors! Have you had an interaction with us that really stuck with you? Do you like what we are doing? Maybe we...
12/04/2025

Rescue Warriors! Have you had an interaction with us that really stuck with you? Do you like what we are doing? Maybe we could be doing something better? Could you please take a moment and leave us a review? We would really appreciate it!!!

The first snow of the season!
12/04/2025

The first snow of the season!

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Roswell, NM
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