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.

It's supposed to get down to 13° this evening and I am feeding now so I don't have to play in the cold. Everyone is gett...
02/19/2025

It's supposed to get down to 13° this evening and I am feeding now so I don't have to play in the cold. Everyone is getting extra feed. I am done with the others and have four horses left to feed tonight.

My sister's chickens hanging around my next fence project. I will get to it. LolI got word today that our grant check fr...
02/18/2025

My sister's chickens hanging around my next fence project. I will get to it. Lol

I got word today that our grant check from everypetproject and Virbac will be mailed out this week. Yay!

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02/17/2025

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It is a bit chilly with a slight wind but the breeze is light enough for me to get the hay unloaded. 😊
02/16/2025

It is a bit chilly with a slight wind but the breeze is light enough for me to get the hay unloaded. 😊

I picked up another bundle of grass hay yesterday but got home too late to unload it. The plan was to do it this morning...
02/15/2025

I picked up another bundle of grass hay yesterday but got home too late to unload it. The plan was to do it this morning but it is way too windy right now. Hopefully, the wind will die down so I can unload and stack it this afternoon.

Running errands in town with my Mom. First, an oil change on the GMC.
02/14/2025

Running errands in town with my Mom. First, an oil change on the GMC.

02/13/2025

Nick is best friends with the next door neighbor's dog, Tank. Every time we are on the side of the house where the minis are, Nick (with the bandana) anxiously watches the house next door to see if Tank is coming. Today was really happy as he didn't get to see him yesterday.

Miss Sally in all her regalness. 🥰 I have been visiting with my mom today so I apologize for the silence on the page.I w...
02/12/2025

Miss Sally in all her regalness. 🥰 I have been visiting with my mom today so I apologize for the silence on the page.I will be back at it tomorrow! 😊

On the way back to the ranch after picking up my mom. We'll take it easy for the night and then we'll be doing some offi...
02/11/2025

On the way back to the ranch after picking up my mom. We'll take it easy for the night and then we'll be doing some office work and other things that need to be done starting tomorrow. 🙂

Headed out to go pick up my mom for a visit. She's going to help me catch up on some of my office paperwork that I've be...
02/10/2025

Headed out to go pick up my mom for a visit. She's going to help me catch up on some of my office paperwork that I've been falling behind on too. 🙂

Sunny but much cooler day today. I unloaded and stacked the hay, put up the bagged feed, and unhooked the trailer. There...
02/10/2025

Sunny but much cooler day today. I unloaded and stacked the hay, put up the bagged feed, and unhooked the trailer. There were three broken bales in the bundle so I fed those out first. Tonight, the moon is shining through hazy cloud cover and the air is cold enough for blankets again. Got horses all fed and tucked in so I am getting dinner ready for myself now. Have a good night all!

02/09/2025

Good morning!

This is the sight that greeted me as I pulled into my driveway after my trip to town. Absolutely. Gorgeous. ❤️
02/09/2025

This is the sight that greeted me as I pulled into my driveway after my trip to town. Absolutely. Gorgeous. ❤️

Headed to town to pick up another bundle of grass to stay ahead. 🙂
02/08/2025

Headed to town to pick up another bundle of grass to stay ahead. 🙂

Perfect morning for cleaning out horse trailers. 😊
02/08/2025

Perfect morning for cleaning out horse trailers. 😊

Good night all!
02/08/2025

Good night all!

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Nick is best friends with the next door neighbor's dog, Tank. Every time we are on the side of the house where the minis are, Nick (with the bandana) anxiously watches the house next door to see if Tank is coming. Today was really happy as he didn't get to see him yesterday.

Good morning!

I know the wind sounds awful but it really wasn't very strong. It was also very warm which was a pleasant change from the cold winds of late. Kirby was just enjoying the smells blowing around him. He is getting around really well with his pants and his leg isn't bothering him as much as it was before his outfit. He is also on antibiotics for an infection that is clearing up nicely.

I posted this same video yesterday evening under the assumption more of you would see it. FB "tips" tell me that videos get more attention. That is obviously not correct because, out of over 5000 followers, only 331 of you saw it with 75 engaging in some way. FB's algorithm is really hurting us. I am posting it again this morning as a test. Please comment below and share if you can see this video. 🤞

Roscoe loves running with the neighbor's herd. I just got done dropping off the big bale this morning when I saw them coming. NOTE: That is my land the herd is running on. Once the fence crew comes back in better weather, OUR horses will be running back there. 😊

I am doing chores and fighting this crazy wind. I still have to get hay off the back of the GMC. This wind is rocking my truck.

UPDATE 11:48 a.m: The driver for Roswell Livestock & Farm Supply could not get down the road. He said he will call me later and see if the wind died down or, if necessary, he will deliver tomorrow (above and beyond as they are closed on Sunday). I really appreciate him trying and, hopefully, he will be able to get through tomorrow. I do not think today is going to work out as the wind is still going. As I said before, I have enough grass hay for a few more days, just not the Senior and alfalfa so the horses will not go hungry. UPDATE 9:20 a m: they are going to try to make the delivery! Let's keep our fingers crossed! 😊🤞 The wind is yucky this morning so I am sure there are drifts on the road. I put in a call to Roswell Livestock & Farm Supply and am waiting for a return call. Hopefully they have a driver available to deliver the feed we need. We have enough grass hay for the next several days but we are extremely low on Senior and Alfalfa. I am hoping one of their heavier, taller, diesel trucks can get through the snow drifts that I cannot. Thank you to Carol Hallacy for donating the delivery fee!

I tried to get out just a bit ago. As you can see, the road is almost gone under the drifts. For the first three miles, it was fine but the farther out I got, the deeper the drifts. If it was just the amount of snow it wouldn't be a problem. But the drifts were becoming impassable for my truck. I made this video AFTER I turned around and headed back home. The tracks I am following are mine. There weren't any there when I headed out. So, needless to say, I cannot get bagged feed or alfalfa today. I'm just going to put it out there. If there is anybody in the Roswell area that has a REALLY lifted 4x4 truck, you will be able to get through. I was starting to bottom out and was afraid if I went any further. I was going to high center and get stuck. IF there is anyone out there who has that type of truck and would not mind bringing me some bagged feed and alfalfa, I will pay you for it. If not, the horses are just going to have to eat grass hay only and be fine for a couple of days. Of course, if they're only eating grass hay they're going to go through it a lot quicker so I may have to get more next week.

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.....

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