Double Rainbow Ranch

05/28/2026

Hoof update for the girls 🫏✨

Our farrier absolutely worked her magic on these two. Their feet already look SO much better, and you can tell they’re more comfortable already.

They’re starting to get around better, explore a little more, and settle into ranch life. Seeing them move around and relax more has made us so happy.

Thank you again to everyone that donated, shared, and cheered these girls on. ❤️

05/19/2026

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05/17/2026

The girls made it to Double Rainbow Ranch safely. 🌈🫏

Thank you so much to everyone that donated, shared their story, sent kind messages, or helped get them here. The donations helped offset part of the hauling and initial care costs, and we’re incredibly grateful for every bit of support.

They are settling in well and are honestly the sweetest girls. So far, their absolute favorite thing seems to be butt scratches 😂

We still have a road ahead with hoof care, weight loss, and getting them feeling their best, but they are safe, loved, and already making themselves at home.

Now we REALLY need names for these two. ❤️

05/17/2026

I love finding old Colorado photos with donkeys in them. 🫏 Donkeys helped shape so much of the West’s history, especially in mining towns like Ouray. The cabins tucked into those boulders make this feel like stepping back in time.

This "Ouray Suburban Scene" photo was taken ca. 1890s at Ouray, Colorado. Note the cabins built among the giant boulders. I imagine this is just north of town, and that these boulders are an easily identifiable landmark.

05/11/2026

These two donkeys lost their owner recently, and their current caretaker has been very upfront about the shape they’re in — especially their feet and weight — while trying to find the right place for them.

When I saw them, I knew we wanted to help.

They’re going to need hauling, farrier work, groceries in moderation 😅, and some time to just settle in and be donkeys again at Double Rainbow Ranch.

Transport is going to be one of the biggest immediate expenses, so if anyone wants to help support getting them here and started on the right path, we’d really appreciate it. Even if it’s just your coffee money for the week or a couple extra dollars sitting in Venmo, it truly adds up and helps more than you know.

Donations will go toward:
🫏 Hauling
🫏 Farrier care
🫏 Weight loss & proper nutrition
🫏 Veterinary and daily care

And honestly, even just sharing this post helps more than people realize. 🌈

Also… these two are going to need names, so feel free to drop your ideas in the comments. 🫏🫏

Can’t wait to get these two home.

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05/08/2026

Happy World Donkey Day to the long ears that steal snacks, test our patience, carry our dreams, and somehow still outrun us on the trail. 🫏✨

From the race donkeys to the pasture troublemakers — life is just better with a donkey beside you.

Here’s to dusty trails, stubborn moments, big personalities, and the donkeys that keep us laughing. 🫶💜🌈🫏

05/02/2026

Tin Cup takes home third place overall on the Turquoise Trail long course. Louie takes home first overall on the Turquoise Trail short course.

12/02/2025

THE COLD WEATHER IS UPON US! ❄️

Are you familiar with the many adaptations that help your horse stay warm during the cold winter months?

🌾 Hindgut digestion of hay produces the most heat, acting as a small furnace inside of the horse. This is why free choice; good quality hay is so important in the winter.

💪 Horses have a huge muscle mass and muscle activity produces heat. This includes running and playing and even shivering if their body temperature starts to drop. It is important to remember that these activities also will result in a bigger caloric demand so free choice hay and in some cases, grain, is often needed.

🧥 To blanket or not to blanket is a constant debate but either way, as it starts to get cold your horse will grow a thicker coat. If you decide to leave your horse unblanketed you may notice that they look “fluffy”. This is due to a phenomenon called piloerection where the hair stands up to better trap air within. Two layers of the coat also help with warmth. The inner layer is softer and has air pockets to create an insulating layer. The outer layer is coarse and has oils that keep moisture from penetrating the insulating layer and keep the horse warm.

⚖️ Wild horses go into the winter heavier than ideal, and the fat serves as an extra layer of insulation. However, if a horse is going to be kept heavily blanketed and in a barn during the cold weather months this is unnecessary and can lead to obesity related issues.

🦵Their distal limbs (below the knees and hocks) are made of mostly bones and tendons, tissues that are resistant to the cold temperatures.

🦶The hooves have an alternative route of blood circulation through larger vessels that can be used in low temperatures. This is why horses can stand in snow without detrimental effects.

👃A horse’s nose has a robust blood supply and is rounded so that it is less susceptible to frostbite than a human’s nose.
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Courtesy of the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee