Troublesome Creek Horse Rescue

08/30/2026

Postcard from the Pasture

08/24/2026

Postcard from the pasture:

08/14/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the Grand Foundation! ❤️

Troublesome Creek Horse Rescue is incredibly grateful to The Grand Foundation for their generous donation to help us purchase hay for the horses in our care. Hay is such an important part of keeping our horses healthy, happy, and well cared for. Support like this makes a tremendous difference to our rescue.

Want to help support the horses, too?
Donations toward hay and daily care are always greatly appreciated. If you’d like to contribute, please consider donating through the link below. Every donation, big or small, helps!

08/13/2026

🐴 Then & Now: Iris’ Happily Ever After ❤️

THEN: July 2025

Last July, Iris found her forever family when she was adopted by the Minor family. ❤️

From the very beginning, it was clear that Iris had found something special. The Minor family, including their young children, have given her so much love, and it has been so fun to watch their journey together.

NOW: 🥹❤️

Look at this girl!

Iris is now spending her days being a much-loved family pony and learning right alongside her kids. The family has been participating in Routt County Gymkhana and Roping Club and Yampa Valley Pony Club, and they have been learning so many new skills together.

The video below is exactly why we love getting updates from our adopted horses. Seeing a child riding Iris and watching the two of them learn and grow together is just the sweetest thing.

From a rescue pony to a beloved family member, this is what happily ever after looks like. 🥹🐴❤️

08/09/2026

Postcards from the Pasture

08/07/2026

Grateful to the Grand County Sheriff’s Office for sharing this reminder featuring our horses at Troublesome Creek Horse Rescue in Kremmling 🐴🍂

Wherever your Grand County adventures take you, a little preparation helps keep everyone safe:

✔️ Sign up for emergency alerts: GCEmergency.com
✔️ Check weather: weather.gov/bou
✔️ Check road conditions: cotrip.org or 511
✔️ Non-emergency dispatch: 970-725-3311

🚨 Call 911 for life-threatening emergencies.

Stay safe and enjoy the trails! 💚

🍂 Precious moments at Troublesome Creek Horse Rescue in Kremmling!

Wherever your adventures take you in Grand County, staying prepared keeps the fun going. Save these 4 essentials before you hit the trail or the road:

✔️ Stay Informed: Sign up for real-time emergency notifications sent straight to your phone at GCEmergency.com

✔️ Check the Skies: High Country weather changes fast! Get live updates from US National Weather Service Denver/Boulder Colorado at weather.gov/bou

✔️ Know the Roads: Check the Colorado Department of Transportation's cotrip.org or dial 511 for real-time road closures and travel alerts before you drive.

✔️ Save Key Numbers: Add our non-emergency dispatch line to your phone contacts: 970-725-3311

🚨 Reminder: Always dial 911 for life-threatening emergencies!

Have fun and stay safe out there!

📸 Courtesy ~ Troublesome Creek Horse Rescue

08/07/2026

❤️🐴 Whether you are a seasoned pro or a beginner, we have first aid classes for both - join us in building the skills and confidence to aid your horses when it matters most 🐴❤️

🐴 We're excited to host the Equine First Aid & Advanced First Aid Clinic with Open Air Equine at Troublesome Creek Horse Rescue on October 10–11!

Join us for a hands-on clinic covering essential equine emergency care, including:
• Wounds & lacerations
• Colic
• Choke
• Eye injuries
• Fractures
• Hoof issues
• Bandaging
• Vital signs, pain assessment, body condition scoring, and more!

📅 Schedule:
• Saturday (9 AM–5 PM): Equine Health & Emergency First Aid
• Sunday (9 AM–5 PM): Advanced Equine First Aid

⚠️ Day 2 requires completion of Day 1, either this year or last year's Day 1 clinic.

💲 Cost:
• $328 for both days (includes manuals & certification)
• $169 for one day

📧 To register: Email [email protected] with your full name and phone number.

We hope you'll join us for this valuable opportunity to build the skills and confidence to care for your horse when it matters most! ❤️🐴

08/05/2026

🐴 Meet or new rescue, O’Malley 🐴

Named after the legendary Irish pirate queen, O’Malley has already proven she’s a survivor.

This beautiful 12-year-old mare came to Troublesome Creek Horse Rescue after being purchased from auction. Years ago, she was started under saddle as a 2-3-year-old and was being trained as a cutting horse. Unfortunately, after suffering a severe eye injury that left her blind in one eye, her path changed. She became a brood mare and hasn’t been worked much since.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be getting to know her, evaluating her needs, and giving her the time, patience, and care she deserves. We can’t wait to see who O’Malley really is!

If you’d like to help horses like O’Malley, please consider making a donation to Troublesome Creek Horse Rescue using the links pinned at the top of our page. Every dollar goes directly toward providing feed, veterinary care, farrier services, and rehabilitation for the horses in our care.

This year has been especially challenging. Due to ongoing dry conditions, hay has become increasingly scarce, causing prices to rise dramatically. As feed costs continue to climb, your generosity makes an even bigger difference. Because of supporters like you, we’re able to give O’Malley—and every horse that comes through our gates—the care, attention, and love they deserve.

Welcome to the Troublesome Creek family, O’Malley. ❤️

08/02/2026

A huge thank you to the Rocky Mountain Farrier Association for their generous donation of horseshoes from their farrier competition! For the past four years, these donated shoes have been transformed into hoof picks, coat hangers, horseshoe painting kits, and other fundraiser items that help support the horses in our care.

We are so grateful for your continued support and partnership. Thank you for helping us make every horseshoe count! 🐴❤️