Rehabilitation Program

When we first found Rosebud, she was a ghost of the powerful race horse she once had been. Abandoned, skeletal, and nearly 300 pounds underweight, but with eyes that still managed to hold a spark of fight. Vets warned us she might not survive, her body was so weak that any sudden change in diet could be fatal. Refeeding a severely underweight horse is a delicate, dangerous process. If rushed, it can trigger refeeding syndrome, or laminitis, where the shock of nutrition or sudden weight gain after prolonged starvation could send the body’s system or hooves into collapse. Slowly, carefully, and with constant monitoring, we began the journey to bring her back.

Over weeks that turned to months, Rosebud steadily gained weight and strength. She began to lift her head higher. Her eyes turned bright and curious again. As the pounds returned, so did her personality: athletic, whip-smart, and definitely opinionated.

Today, Rosebud is the queen of her herd. Powerful, confident, and unafraid to let everyone know who’s boss. She gallops with a fluid grace, end has work ethic that never quits. She knows where she came from, and her scars, both physical and emotional, are part of her story, but they do not define her.

Rosebud is strong. Rosebud is powerful. And above all, Rosebud is loved.

Ranger’s past is a harsh reminder of how quickly a horse can be forgotten. Once a prized show horse, he gave everything in the arena until his rider lost interest and left him behind. Passed from hand to hand and eventually discarded in a kill pen, Ranger arrived to us exhausted, sore, and neglected — his body worn down from years of overwork and little care.

We knew he deserved better. His rehabilitation began with a careful program of chiropractic work, massage therapy, and much-needed rest to ease years of strain. Slowly, he began to trust again, moving with freedom and rediscovering what it meant to simply be a horse.

Today, Ranger is thriving as one of our steadiest trail partners. Confident, calm, and willing, he safely carries new riders down the trail, proving every day that second chances matter.

Spirit came to us from a Texas kill pen, a far cry from his earlier days being ridden through the busy streets of downtown Fort Worth. When he arrived, he was weak and battling pneumonia, his body worn down and his future uncertain. Still, even in that state, there was a quiet kindness about him that stood out.

With careful medical treatment, rest, and steady support, Spirit recovered and began to show who he truly was: an incredibly safe, gentle horse with a remarkable gift for working with people.

Today, Spirit is one of our most trusted therapy partners. He carries kids and individuals with special needs with complete patience and calm, offering them confidence and peace. Spirit’s steady nature has made him a true star in our program — the kind of horse you can trust with anyone, every single time.

Titan was just 18 months old when he landed in a kill pen, discarded for not having the “right” look to make it in the show ring. Still practically a baby, he came to Redemption Ranch with a blank slate and an uncertain future.

Growing up here, Titan absolutely thrived. With steady handling, trust-building, and time to develop, he blossomed into an exceptional partner. Today, he is the cornerstone of our equine-assisted healing programs, meeting participants exactly where they are and helping them find the breakthroughs they need in the round pen.

Titan is also a reliable, steady trail horse who truly seems to love his work. Confident, honest, and willing, he shows every day that a horse no one wanted can become the horse everyone counts on.