Dove Creek Equine Rescue

10/13/2026

A special thank you to our wonderful media partners, Brick & Elm and Accent West, for helping us share the heart of Dove Creek Equine Rescue with our community!

The stories of our horses, the people they touch, and the work happening at the ranch deserve to be told. We are incredibly grateful for partners who believe in the power of storytelling and generously use their platforms to help our mission reach further.

Thank you, Brick & Elm Magazine and Accent West for your continued support and for helping make our 14th Annual Sunset Dinner possible. We are so grateful to have you alongside us as we celebrate the Year of the Horse! 🐴❤️

10/13/2026

What would we do without Amy Juba, CFRE Nonprofit Consulting ?! ❤️

In "Take Five," we ask five questions of someone in the community. Our latest issue questions local fundraising professional Amy Juba, CFRE, who has spent her career coordinating major capital campaigns, serving as a development director and consulting for nonprofits.

"Nonprofits need to communicate more, not less, and find creative ways to tell their stories," Amy tells us. "I think our area nonprofits are getting better at doing exactly that." Read Amy's replies to our questions here: https://brickandelm.com/take-five-with-amy-juba-cfre/

10/12/2026

It may look like another ordinary Monday at the ranch, but there’s a whole lot happening behind the scenes.

In just five days, our arena will be transformed, friends and supporters will gather, and we’ll celebrate the horses at the heart of everything we do.

Months of planning, countless helping hands, and one very special night ahead.

The countdown is officially on!

14th Annual Sunset Dinner | October 17
Year of the Fire Horse 🔥🐴

10/12/2026

A heartfelt thank you to KAMR Local 4 News, one of our incredible media partners for this year’s Sunset Dinner! ❤️

KAMR has been so much more than a media partner to us. Time and time again, their team has gone above and beyond to share our stories, amplify our mission, and bring awareness to the work we are doing right here in our community.

The power of storytelling and community support cannot be overstated. Every story shared helps us reach more people, advocate for more horses, and continue making a meaningful difference in the lives of both horses and humans.

We truly would not be where we are today without partners like KAMR who have believed in our mission and helped give it a voice.

Thank you, KAMR Local 4 News, for standing alongside us, championing our cause, and helping our mission reach far beyond the gates of Dove Creek. We are endlessly grateful for your continued friendship and support! ❤️🐴

10/09/2026

Your next vacation could do more than make memories. It could help change a horse’s life…

Three more incredible destinations are up for grabs at this year’s Sunset Dinner silent auction! In addition to our Spain, France, and Iceland silent auction trips, we also have…

🇮🇹 Under the Tuscan Sun — Escape to the Italian countryside with three of your favorite people for beautiful views, incredible food, and a little la dolce vita.

🍷 San Francisco W**e Country Escape — From the iconic sights of San Francisco to the rolling vineyards of California w**e country, this getaway has a little something for everyone.

🌴 Hilton Head & Savannah — Coastal charm, beautiful beaches, and Southern hospitality make this the perfect escape.

The best part? Every bid helps support the rescue, rehabilitation, and care of our horses.

Sunset Dinner: Year of the Horse
📅 October 17, 2026 (next weekend!!)

which destination has your name written all over it? 👇

10/07/2026

✨ Leo is home!

Sometimes the best endings look nothing like the plan you started with. ❤️

Leo came to Dove Creek alongside his longtime buddy, Danali, and our original hope was that the two would eventually find a home together. But once they joined the herd, something shifted.

Danali found her place. She formed new bonds and began to thrive in a way that showed us she was ready for a life of her own.

Leo was a little different.

So we slowed down and started asking a different question: What would make Leo happiest?

Leo came to us with a known diagnosis of ringbone, so we took our time getting to know him through groundwork and eventually introduced short, light rides. He surprised us in the best way. He was gentle, patient, willing — and he genuinely seemed to enjoy having a job and spending time with people.

Radiographs brought even better news: over time, the affected area had naturally and completely fused, meaning there was no longer bone grinding against bone and causing pain. We also gave Leo an Osphos treatment as an added measure to support his comfort.

And while Leo was showing us who he could be, a young woman named Darbie was working toward a pretty big dream of her own.

Entering her senior year of high school, Darbie was determined to begin building her own riding lesson program. She just needed the right horse to help her start.

We began to wonder… could that horse be Leo?

One adoption visit turned into a trial. A trial turned into a bond. And before long, Darbie had fallen in love with him. Leo settled beautifully into life with her and her other horse, and it became clear:

He had found his place, too. ❤️

This story didn’t unfold the way we originally imagined it would. It unfolded better.

It’s a story about patience, second chances, big dreams, and giving a horse enough time to show you what his future can look like.

Congratulations, Leo and Darbie. We have a feeling this is only the beginning for these two, and we cannot wait to see where they go together. 🐴❤️

The sky really is the limit.

10/07/2026

Your mission, should you choose to accept it… 🍸✨

This year’s Sunset Dinner LIVE auction could send two travelers on 009 unforgettable days through Switzerland, Italy and France — living a little like Secret Agent James Bond himself.

Begin in Zurich before heading into the Swiss Alps for a trip to Schilthorn and the 007 Walk of Fame. Then it’s off to Venice for three nights of cobblestone streets, historic landmarks and a gondola ride along the Grand Canal. Your final stop: the French Riviera, with two nights in Nice and a full-day tour through some of the coast’s most iconic destinations, including Monte Carlo Casino in Monaco.

Your mission includes:

✨ 8 nights of 4+ star accommodations for two
✨ 3 nights Zurich • 3 nights Venice • 2 nights Nice
✨ Schilthorn small-group tour
✨ Venice city tour + gondola ride
✨ French Riviera full-day tour
✨ Transfer from Zurich to Venice
✨ Flight from Venice to Nice
✨ Professional AmFund Travel Specialist
✨ 3 years to travel with NO blackout dates

And yes, there will be plenty of opportunities to order a martini shaken, not stirred. 🍸

Mission Accomplished is available in the LIVE auction at Sunset Dinner on October 17. Every bid helps support the horses and mission of Dove Creek Equine Rescue. 🐴✨

10/06/2026

Thank you, Accent West ❤️