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Keeping Wild Horses Where They Belong
At Wild Horse Connection, our top priority is to keep wild horses safe and free on the range—their natural home. However, when remaining in the wild is no longer a safe or viable option, we bring them to one of our trusted local ranches for care, rehabilitation, and evaluation.
Each horse’s journey is carefully overseen by our experienced team, who assess their health, temperament, and readiness for adoption. Only when a horse is truly prepared—physically and emotionally—do we make them available for placement in a responsible, lifelong home.
Name: Faith
Age: TBD
Color: Palomino Mare
Background: Feisty, friendly, loves neck scratches, Faith is a palomino mare with star, strip and snip and one sock and is approximately 14 hands. She was part of the Story county neglect seizure which occurred during July of 2025. Faith is currently living with a group of mares and one gelding and enjoys daily interactions with WHC volunteers.
Name: Penelope
Age: TBD
Color: Dun mare with a blaze
Background: Affectionate and gentle, Penelope is a dun mare with a blaze and is approximately 15 hands. She was part of the Story County neglect seizure which occurred during July of 2025. Penelope is currently living with several other mares and enjoys daily interactions with WHC volunteers. Located near Carson City, Nevada
Name: Sonya
Age: TBD
Color: Sorrel Mare
Background: Sociable and sweet, Sonya is a sorrel mare with a pastern and is approximately 14 hands. She was part of the Story county neglect seizure which occurred during July of 2025. Sonya is currently living with a group of mares and one gelding and enjoys daily interactions with WHC volunteers.
Name: Verlander
Age: 2 Year Old
Color: Bay
Breed: Mustang from the Virginia Range
Background: Verlander is a beautiful bay year-old gelding. He is a resilient Mustang from the Virginia Range and was part of the South Reno 24.
Name: Red
Age: TBD
Color: Chestnut with a star – Mare
Background: Elegant and gentle, Red is a chestnut mare with a star, strip and snip and is approximately 14 hands. She was part of the Story county neglect seizure which occurred during July of 2025. Red is currently living with several other mares and enjoys daily interactions with WHC volunteers. Located near Carson City, Nevada.
Name: Chief
Age: 10 to 20 Years Old
Color: Bay with a Star
Breed: Mustang from the Virginia Range
Background: Chief is a stunning bay with a great personality. He has a beautiful star and flowing mane. Chief is a resilient Mustang from the Virginia Range, and he was part of the South Reno 24.
Name: Snickerdoodle
Age: TBD
Color: Sorrel Grey Pinto Mare
Background: Snickerdoodle is Steadfast and reliable, Snickerdoodle is sorrel gray pinto mare with a blaze and is approximately 14 hands. She was part of the Story County neglect seizure which occurred during July of 2025. Snickerdoodle is currently living with a group of mares and one gelding and is learning to enjoys daily interactions with WHC volunteers.
Name: Margo
Age: 10 to 15 Years Old
Color: Bay
Breed: Mustang from the Virginia Range
Background:
Margo has been in training with us for a few months now and can/ is good for: haltering, leading, picking up all four feet, can be easily caught, grooming, sprays, trailer loading, good for the farrier, can be tied, has been introduced to bathing, can be blanketed, and can line up to a fence or mounting block to get on.
She is also in the process of getting undersaddle. She has been saddled several times and always done well. She has also had a few bareback rides on her as well and she’s done great! She has been very soft, supple, and responsive so far.
Margo is a sweet mare who would excel with someone who likes to focus on the details and is soft them selves. She is very sensitive and pays attention to the small things.
Name: Sassy ADOPTED
Age: TBD
Color: Dun Pinto Mare
Background: Majestic and distinctive, Sassy is a dun pinto mare and is approximately 15 hands. Loves being Loved on, picks up hoof, halters. She was part of the Story county neglect seizure which occurred during July of 2025. Sassy is currently living with another pinto mare and enjoys daily interactions with WHC volunteers. Located near Carson City, Nevada
Name: Curly ADOPTED
Age: TBD
Color: Sorrel
Breed: Curly Mustang DNA
Background: Curly is a BLM branded sorrel gelding with two socks and is approximately 14 hands. He was part of the Story county neglect seizure which occurred during July of 2025. Curly and Moe MUST be adopted together, both love to have attention. Located near Carson City, Nevada
Name: Moe ADOPTED
Age: TBD
Color: Red Dun
Breed: Red Dun gelding
Background: Affectionate and intelligent, Moe is a Red Dun gelding and is approximately 15 hands. He was part of the Story county neglect seizure which occurred during July of 2025. Curly and Moe MUST be adopted together, both love to have attention. Located near Carson City, Nevada
Name: Dustin ADOPTED
Age: 5 to 10 Years Old
Color: Black with Left and Right Hind Patterns
Breed: Mustang from the Virginia Range
Background: Dustin is a stunning black gelding with a great personality. He has a beautiful flowing mane. Dustin is a resilient Mustang from the Virginia Range, and he was part of the South Reno 24.
Name: Sarah ADOPTED
Age: TBD
Color: Bay Molly Mule
Background: Petite and pretty, Sara is a bay molly mule with primitive markings and is approximately 14 hands. She is an older lady that enjoys senior feed, and loves any touches she can get. Very gentle, I have had my nieces in with her. She was part of the Story county neglect seizure which occurred during July of 2025. She is currently living adjacent to three jennies and five mares and enjoys daily interactions with WHC volunteers. Located near Carson City, Nevada
Name: Cochise ADOPTED
Age: TBD
Color: TBD
Breed: Pinto gelding
Background: Gentle and affectionate, Cochise is a pinto gelding and is approximately 14 hands. He was part of the Story county neglect seizure which occurred during July of 2025. Cochise is currently living adjacent to two another geldings and several donkeys and enjoys daily interactions with WHC volunteers. He just needs a loving forever home, he lost his companion due to the neglect. He halters, ties and has no problem with the Ferrier. Located in Carson City, Nevada.
Name: Charlotte ADOPTED
Age: TBD
Color: Palomino
Breed: Palomino mare
Background: Mellow and affectionate, Charlotte is a palomino mare with a blaze and is approximately 15 hands. She was part of the Story county neglect seizure which occurred during July of 2025. Charlotte is currently living with several other mares and enjoys daily interactions with WHC volunteers. Located near Carson City, Nevada
Name: Spirit ADOPTED
Age: TBD
Color: Black mare with star and sock
Background: Regal and inspiring, Spirit is a black mare with a star and a sock and is approximately 15 hands. She was part of the Story county neglect seizure which occurred during July of 2025. Spirit is currently living with several other mares and enjoys daily interactions with WHC volunteers. Located near Carson City, Nevada
Name: Charity ADOPTED
Age: TBD
Color: Pinto Mare
Background: Mellow and intelligent, Charity is a pinto mare and is approximately 14 hands. She halters and lifts all four hoofs. She was part of the Story county neglect seizure which occurred during July of 2025. Charity is currently living with another pinto mare and enjoys daily interactions with WHC volunteers. Located near Carson City, Nevada
Name: Papa Donk ADOPTED
Age: TBD
Color: Jack Donkey
Background: Affectionate and gentle, Papa Donk is a larger black john donkey and is approximately 13 hands. He was part of the Story county neglect seizure which occurred during July of 2025. Papa Donk is currently living with several other male donkeys and enjoys daily interactions with WHC volunteers. He needs to be adopted with Napoleon. Located near Carson City, Nevada.
Name: Napolean ADOPTED
Age: TBD
Color: Jack Donkey
Background: Napoleon is a smaller brown john donkey and is approximately 12 hands. He was part of the Story county neglect seizure which occurred during July of 2025. Napoleon is currently living with several other male donkeys and enjoys daily interactions with WHC volunteers. He needs to be adopted with Papa Donk. Located near Carson City, Nevada.
Name: Bandit ADOPTED
Age: TBD
Color: Jack Donkey
Background: Bandit is a BLM branded grey jack donkey and is approximately 12 hands. He was part of the Story county neglect seizure which occurred during July of 2025. Curious and Cautious as he learns the touch of a human. Hoofs need trimmings that we are willing to assist with. Bandit needs to be adopted with Blanco.
Name: Blanco ADOPTED
Age: TBD
Color: Jack Donkey
Background: Mellow and curious, Blanco is a BLM branded rose colored jack donkey and is approximately 12 hands. He is learning that the human touch is ok and has the softest lips. He was part of the Story county neglect seizure which occurred during July of 2025. Blanco is currently living with several other male donkeys and enjoys daily interactions with WHC volunteers. Blanco needs to be adopted with Bandit. Located near Carson City, Nevada.
Before You Apply: Know What Horse Adoption Involves
Horses are large (often 1,000+ pounds), social animals who live a long time and eat a lot of hay. Adopting a rescued horse is rewarding—but it’s a serious, hands-on, long-term commitment best suited to people who truly understand and love horses.
What We Look for in an Adopter
Your application should show that the horse will:
If you’re unsure whether you meet a requirement, please reach out—we’re happy to answer questions and help you prepare for a successful adoption.