I took this clip months ago. At the time, it didn’t seem worth sharing. It was shakey, windy, and nothing special had happened. Like thousands of other clips, it was left on the laptop to sit. Yesterday, however, I stumbled upon it again. After seeing it with fresh eyes I was struck by a simple […]
There is no truer beauty that a herd of wild horses, but what about all those brands? Who did it and what to do they mean? Here’s a crash course on the BLM signalment, and what you can tell with a quick glance. The Neck Brand Once a wild horse or burro is removed by […]
“If you build it, they will come” It’s a line that’s stuck with me since childhood. I’m not going to lie, scenes like this make me a little bit misty. We have a friend; A beaver, in the desert. One of North America’s most prosecuted animals has come to help us protect and restore this […]
Yesterday the world got a little bit darker. We lost a dear friend, Dr. Kerry Parker, though our friendship was younger than we would’ve liked. Dr. Parker, affectionately knowing as “P” left this world yesterday afternoon. She was the lead Veterinarian and spay & neuter master for Soul Dog Rescue. I spent many weekends volunteering […]
With a heavy heart and tremendous respect, we solemly share the passing of Jasmine. We debated whether or not to share this story, but ultimately decided that her life and the details of her passing could serve a greater purpose. A little disclaimer: This is a long post and not everyone is going to like it. […]
CURIOUS MINDS MUST KNOW Our Mustangs and philosophy can bring a lot of questions. Here are our top 5: Do you train them? We don’t. Once our mustangs arrive they are here for life, so training serves no greater purpose. They’re here to be wild, which is just the way we like them! What about […]
RESCUE IS HARD * Disclaimer – This post is not directed towards anyone specific, it’s been years in the making. If you have reached out to us in the past, are currently in talks with us, or if you need to connect in the future, please feel comfortable to do so! We will continue to […]
Some stories can be hard to believe, Ghost’s is one of them. We first learned of Ghost several months ago when our team at Engler Canyon Ranch was contacted to see if we could make room for a surrender. Those requests are often the hardest part of this job, as the sheer number in need […]
The soil is alive, or at least, it should be. Healthy soil can be injured in countless ways; Toxic sprays and runoff, hardpan and erosion are common culprits. With the help of volunteers, our team at Engler Canyon Ranch is continuing the work to repair the soil and restore habitats for our wild friends. Seeing […]
Well, folks, the dreaded day has come. Actually, it happened last week. Our mustang sanctuary in Disappointment Valley, CO., near the 416 Fire, has gone dry. Our caretaker has been moving the last bit of water with a portable pump, but that too will be coming to an end. We have been given permission to […]
