Drifter's Hearts of Hope

Drifter's Hearts of Hope Drifter's Hearts of Hope is a 501(C)3 non-profit horse rescue, rehabilitation center and sanctuary committed to circumventing the horse-slaughter pipeline.

OUR MISSION
Rescue. Rehabilitate. Re-home. Repeat. Drifter's Hearts of Hope is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization committed to circumventing the horse-slaughter pipeline. OUR HISTORY
In 2014, Drifter's Hearts of Hope was founded to give at-risk horses a second chance at a forever home. The organization's namesake is a papered Quarter Horse: a champion roping horse who ended up as a stray after an i

njury. He went from being found on the side of the road to the heart horse for the organization that would become Drifter's Hearts of Hope. HOW TO HELP
With the dedication and ongoing support of the community around us, DHOH continues to increase it's reach and impact in the horse community. We've seen many of our rescues go to wonderful loving, forever homes, all through the efforts of the members and supporters of DHOH. Want to get involved and help us save horses? Check out our How to Help page, make a tax deductible donation , or contact us today! The Annie Project, Founder
C Lazy U decided to take the auction out of the equation and, in the summer of 2017, started sending Drifter’s Hearts of Hope the horses from their herd that were no longer good fits for their program. These horses were various ages, some older, some just into their teens, but all could not continue as working dude ranch horses. They could still be amazing pleasure horses, and we found each horse had amazing qualities that potential adoptees were enamored by. We found all of these horses homes within weeks of their arrival to our rescue. We decided to call our program "The Annie Project" in honor of Annie. We have now expanded our program to the Colorado Dude and Guest Ranch Association and have already enrolled several more dude and guest ranches and we are working on expanding our reach throughout the state, neighboring states, and one day, the nation! Learn more about The Annie Project and how to become a partner: http://www.driftersheartsofhope.org/the-annie-project.html

The Right Horse Initiative, Adoption Partner
​As a partner in The Right Horse Initiative, we’re proud to support a national movement reframing the conversation about equine adoption. The Right Horse Initiative is a collective of industry professionals and equine welfare advocates working together to improve the lives of horses in transition through a dialogue of kindness and respect. Drifter's Hearts of Hope is working with The Right Horse Initiative to promote the bond between horses and humans. We are good people for good horses, and everyone who loves horses has ownership in this movement. To learn more about The Right Horse Initiative, visit www.therighthorse.org.

We are still looking for a new foster home for the sweet and amazing DHOH “King”. Due to some personal issues, his curre...
06/23/2026

We are still looking for a new foster home for the sweet and amazing DHOH “King”. Due to some personal issues, his current foster mom can no longer keep him which breaks her heart. ❤️👑

King is 30-31 years old but really in quite great health for his age. He is able to carry small children around (no adults!) and has the personality and manners of a saint. This horse will teach your smallest children everything they need to know! He’s a character, too, so he will keep your family smiling and laughing! ⭐️

King eats a mostly soaked diet but can still graze with his friends on pasture. 🐴

DHOH will provide his Equioxx, joint supplement and we can supply his senior feed if that helps. We will also cover major medical or end of life costs when that time comes. 🙏

We would obviously be thrilled if a proven adopter from either DHOH or another trusted rescue would step up for this boy. We are currently paying his board at a boarding facility which is not sustainable for us unless we ask for donations to help cover that cost. 🙌

Please reach out via private message or email ([email protected]) if you are interested in stepping up for this amazing horse! You can also text Jacqui at 303-521-5726

Thank you! Please share this post to help King find a wonderful family 🙏🐴❤️

DHOH “King” 🐴👑Sweet, SWEET King is unfortunately looking for a new forever foster home due to some unforeseen circumstan...
06/09/2026

DHOH “King” 🐴👑

Sweet, SWEET King is unfortunately looking for a new forever foster home due to some unforeseen circumstances his current foster home is experiencing.

King is in his 30’s but in remarkably good shape for his age. He can still carry small children around and he’s very safe and reliable. He is a retired dude ranch horse that came to us through the Annie Project quite a few years ago (He came with Bailey and Jake) 👑

His current maintenance is soaked senior, Equioxx and he’s on a gut/joint supplement that we will continue to supply. We will also cover his Equioxx and major medical vet bills. 🥰

He’s low man in a herd setting but loves being out and about and can still graze.
Ideally we can find him a new foster home with a prior adopter but will consider new applications also. 🐴

Please reach out if you are interested in giving King a forever home. His current foster mom will be heartbroken to see him go but also knows it is what is best at this time ❤️

“Gunnison” wishes a Happy Mother’s Day to all you mommas out there… including those that are only moms to 4 legged fur b...
05/10/2026

“Gunnison” wishes a Happy Mother’s Day to all you mommas out there… including those that are only moms to 4 legged fur babies! ❤️🐴

It’s been a hot minute since we have posted anything on social media (we will work on that!) but we just had to share th...
04/26/2026

It’s been a hot minute since we have posted anything on social media (we will work on that!) but we just had to share these pics! DHOH graduate “McClure” and her little, LITTLE girl, Freya, won 1st and 2nd place at their first horse show!
We couldn’t be more proud of them! Way to go Freya! 💕💕💕💕💕💕

04/05/2026

Spring freedom to the big pasture! 💕🐎✨🌷

04/02/2026

Sweet Bailey at 33 years young does a great job at keeping up with the kids! 💗

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38578 Highway 92
Franktown, CO
81415

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