Colby’s Crew Rescue

Colby’s Crew Rescue Colby’s Crew is an approved 501(c)3 nonprofit organization horse rescue located in Virginia, USA.

If you would like to help supply CCR, we have an Amazon wish list with items: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1KHYRJ9267R4K

We also have a merchandise link for Colby's crew: https://www.bonfire.com/store/colbys-crew-rescue/

05/29/2026

Colby’s Crew Rescue’s most adorable alumni “Liam” loves his leaf blower.

When Ally blows the aisle after cleaning stalls, Liam insists on getting a fresh pearly white blow out.

I wasn’t going to post this here since he’s technically been adopted BUT he’s an alumni and it’s a fun video so hopefully people like it!

Maybe I should make a personal page? Let me know below ⬇️

05/29/2026

ADOPTER WANTED!

Second Chance is searching for a forever loving home who appreciates some pony’tude and Haffy harassment from a plucky mare.

This 15 year old 14.1 hand chunky pony has waited patiently for a human of her own for months now (😔) and she heard that if you want to catch a good home, you’ve got to be brave enough to put yourself out there.

She’s not suitable for a beginner but an immediate rider would love her for trails, pleasure riding or hunter paces.

Shes located in Charlottesville, VA and her adoption fee is currently WAIVED courtesy of Chewy in honor of their 15th Anniversary.

Interested? Apply here at www.colbyscrewrescue.org/forms-1.

05/29/2026

VADER UDATE:

Vader is strangles negative and released from quarantine.

His original diagnostics from intake discovered a significant hind end lameness and/or pain. Radiographs revealed he has “crushed hocks” and stifle OCDS.

In young, rapidly growing large horses, "crushed hocks" is often used to describe developmental orthopedic disease where the hock joints and growth structures cannot keep up with the horse's size and weight.

The excessive stress can cause pain, lameness, joint compression, and abnormal bone development. Treatment may include controlled growth, balanced nutrition, corrective trimming/shoeing, exercise management, and sometimes surgery depending on the severity.

We’ve had great luck with an injectable treatment for our big guys and we’re excited to see if it works for Vader. Stay tuned for us to explain what we use to help Vader live a full and comfortable life.

And do you see which hind leg is lame or painful in his trot video? Let us know what leg you think it is below!

05/29/2026

I could watch this video all day.

It’s not the sort to go viral— just two babies grooming each other and playing in the summer sun.

The one on the right, Peter Pan was born a little slow as he was so very large and had to be extracted from his mother with great care like a too big cork in a wine bottle, and the one on the left — Lightning McQueen was lucky enough to be hand delivered from the prospect of certain death of a red bag placenta by my wife Ally.

Their mothers, Hanna and Onnilee, were once standing pregnant and terrified inside the slaughter holding facility. Their fates doomed in ink on a Canadian slaughter shipment manifest — tag numbers and weights recorded.

Inside their stomachs, Peter Pan and McQueen, waited and remained protected like sacred oaths. Oaths that may have never come to pass…

Without Colby’s Crew Rescue, Ally and you.

It’s hard to have faith these days, or trust in anything.

But the horses? They trust in Ally.

For the horses know my wife will come, and with her light tread the sound of thousands — no, truly, millions marching behind her. Marching to save the horses. Marching to stand at the gate and howl back at the wolves of the meat packing plant.

“YOU CANNOT HAVE THEM.”

It’s a war cry.

For every pen clearing drama, a baby that would have never been dots the hills and heather of this paradise— sixty acres of sanctuary where the horses roam, growing up among forage, friends and freedom.

It’s a paradise.

One hard fought for by us and you.

I listen as the wind rustles through the grass, at the sound of the babies whinnying excitedly to another and the stern nicker of a mare telling them to mind their manners.

So far away from the metal clang of gates, of the whistling scream of whips and the pop of flesh being slapped, and the desperate fearful cries of the horses in the slaughter pipeline.

These babies will never know such a place.

They were born here — in paradise, with Ally and her eyes as green as the meadow we sat quietly in, watching carefully.

When things feel too heavy— I come here, I sit, I listen and I find peace.

Feel free to stay awhile with us. I wanted you to see this too, dear donor and supporter, because it was built on the backs of your belief in us.

It is the proof that your faith was not misplaced.

WARMER WEATHER RIDING HORSE ADOPTION SPECIAL!REDUCED ADOPTION FEES ON COMPANIONS!$150, 350 & 500 adoption fees !!!!UNTIL...
05/28/2026

WARMER WEATHER RIDING HORSE ADOPTION SPECIAL!

REDUCED ADOPTION FEES ON COMPANIONS!

$150, 350 & 500 adoption fees !!!!

UNTIL SUNDAY 5/31!

Only on these creatures!

After 5/31 their adoption fees will return to regular pricing.

SHARE SHARE SHARE SHARE TO HELP THESE CUTIES FIND FOREVER HOMES!!

WE ARE LOCATED IN CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA!

Interested in adopting one?

Lynden 😍
Lynden or “Wonkey Donkey” is a 44” 10 year old gelded standard Donkey. How can you not fall in love with those ears? Lynden is a typical donkey who prefers to follow the beat of his own drum. He can be stoic at times but is secretly a big softy ❤️ Lynden can be hard to catch/lead when he chooses to be, but once he gains your trust he’ll invite you into his space and enjoys grooming and ear scratches. As you can see he does have several shaved areas from receiving vet care while in quarantine as he had terrible pneumonia. He is 100% now thanks to our amazing vet staff and ready to find a home! Up to date on vet and farrier. Adoption fee 400 reduced to $300 until 5/31!

Pali 💛
Pali is a 47” 17 year old Welsh mare. Did you just about faint from extreme cuteness? So did we! Little Pali makes it impossible not to squeal at the utter pony cuteness, she needs a patient home who’ll take their time letting her get to know and trust them. She’s receiving daily grooming/handling though at the current moment is not a fan of being pet/groomed. She does have damage to the her right side of her muzzle and nearly complete removal of her right nostril from a past accident but we do not history of that. This is however most likely why she is so hesitant to trust because it’s a gnarly old injury. It doesn’t affect her ability to eat or drink. With time and love this girl will surely come out of her shell! Up to date on vet and farrier. Adoption fee 350

Fill out an application at www.colbyscrewrescue.org/forms-1 and scroll down and click the BLUE box for the Google form.

(Can’t adopt? Share share share!)

Interested? We’re located in Charlottesville, VA.

Don’t forget to scroll down, click the blue box, and fill out the google form
application at www.colbyscrewrescue.org/forms-1. Flip your phone horizontally to fill out the google form if using a phone

PLEASE SHARE THIS POST TO FIND THEIR FOREVER HOMES FAR AND WIDE!!!!

*application and adoption contract required on all horses regardless of adoption fee price.

*want to sponsor an adoption fee down to $150– send a private message with which horse and your donation amount. Our posts regularly receiving 350,000-1 million+ views so a great opportunity for a business to get some tax deductible PR and visibility!!

Stay tuned for the riding horses!

YOUNG DRAFT AND SPORT HORSES AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION IN VIRGINIA!******We are running an ADOPTION SPECIAL WITH REDUCED FE...
05/28/2026

YOUNG DRAFT AND SPORT HORSES AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION IN VIRGINIA!

******We are running an ADOPTION SPECIAL WITH REDUCED FEES THIS WEEK ONLY!!!****

SHARE SHARE SHARE SHARE TO HELP THESE BABIES FIND FOREVER HOMES!!

Lots of QH, warmblood, friesian, draft types, etc

WE ARE LOCATED IN CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA!

Interested in adopting one?

Fill out an application at www.colbyscrewrescue.org/forms-1 and scroll down and click the BLUE box for the Google form.

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

(Can’t adopt? Share share share!)

Interested? We’re located in Charlottesville, VA.

Taz 😈
Taz is a 15 hand 1 year old draft cross gelding. Meet Taz! This goober is the embodiment of a goofy gelding, total golden retriever personality looking for his best friend! Check out that handsome Roman nose! Personal space is somewhat of a foreign concept to him so he is currently working on improving his ground manners. He leads/ties/picks up feet and loves grooming. Like many young drafts, he can be pushy. Up to date on vet and farrier. Adoption fee 750 slashed to $500 until 5/31!

Ladybug 🐞
Ladybug is a 10.1 hand weanling gypsy / Morgan cross filly. This little girl is pure patchy cuteness! Ladybug was born with us and has grown up at our baby sanctuary, and she just came back to be weaned and is currently relearning her early domestication. She’s better behaved than she initially lets on though will probably always have a spicy streak (after all she is a pony mare) and will do best with someone who likes personality in their pony. Her mother was a large pony and we never saw her sire so we cannot say how big she’ll get. She is a super project for someone who wants to grow their own pony! Up to date on vet and farrier. Adoption fee 800 slashed to $750 until 5/31!

Cherry 🍒
Cherry is a 13.2 hand yearling Belgian / Haffy cross mare. Chocolate palomino!!! Cherry is a sweet but spicy little lady. She is a social butterfly who loves to be involved with anything and everything! She’s been to a trainer to work on her generalized ground manners and respect and now a certified good girl but she does need someone who will continue to keep her on the road to solid citizenship and not let her stray to the bull dozer baby draft path. All that being said, Cherry is a super smart girl, she loves her people and wants attention and a purpose, not to mention she’s gorgeous! She’ll make someone a super nice horse, come meet her for yourself!! Up to date on vet and farrier. Adoption fee 750 slashed to $500 until 5/31!

Lily 🌷
Lilly is a 15 hand 2 year old Thoroughbred mare. Who’s looking for their very own sports car? Meet Lily! This pretty filly has all the pieces to be a great horse, ready to finish your way. She has all the ground work down and lunges in a saddle/bridle, well desensitized, and is super willing. She cross ties well and stands for a bath though does not know how to straight tie. She does mildly crib though is controlled with a collar. She was rescued at New Holland auction and we outbid the kill buyer for her. Up to date on vet and farrier. Adoption fee 800 slashed to $650 until 5/31!

Jessica 🫡
Jessica is a 14.3 hand long yearling warmblood cross mare. Meet Jessica! This is a sweet but sensitive soul looking for a young horse experienced home to guide her through the ways of the world. She knows her basic baby skills (halters/leads/ties/pics up feet though still not perfectly) and is getting loads of daily handling though is occasionally jumpy and not considerate of person boundaries. She’s very smart, trainable, and a fancy athletic mover she just needs time and training to help her be the best horse that we know she can be! Up to date on vet and farrier. Adoption fee 600 slashed to $350 until 5/31.

Dusty ✨
Dusty is a 15h 2 year old warmblood cross mare. CRIBS! This lil lady has the alertness and pretty face of her heritage and is turning into a real solid citizen! Learning baby things, she is a quick study- already ties, leads, picks up all four feet, and shows spatial awareness. She just needs a steady hand to encourage her confidence, and she will be a reliable partner. UTD on vet and farrier. Adoption fee 800 slashed to $600 until 5/31.

Aera Vera’s Legacy 💎
Aera Vera’s Legacy is a 14.1 hand coming 2 year old Morgan/Standie cross mare. Are you looking for a horse with a born-broke personality? Legacy might be your horse! This lady has the BEST personality, complete puppy dog personality while still being respectful of your space. Super patient when tied and loves to be groomed, typical wiggly baby for the farrier but not naughty. She’ll be make an amazing riding horse in a year or so! Up to date on vet and farrier. Adoption fee 800 slashed to $600 until 5/31!

Charles Edward 😍
Charles Edward is a 14 hand 3 yr old halflinger/appy x gelding. This chunky guy can be a bit of a nervous when first approached however he quickly warms up. He has a great brain and is ready to please! He will be fancy. We sat on him before we realized how young he was and he took it in stride but we suggest a full restart with a trainer due to his age. Not adopting out as broke in any form or fashion. UTD on vet and farrier. 1500 adoption fee reduced to $1200 until 5/31!

Don’t forget to scroll down, click the blue box, and fill out the google form
application at www.colbyscrewrescue.org/forms-1. Flip your phone horizontally to fill out the google form if using a phone.

JOHNNY UPDATE —Thanks for being patient with me, my mom and CCRs resident favorite tour guide, is in the hospital with a...
05/27/2026

JOHNNY UPDATE —

Thanks for being patient with me, my mom and CCRs resident favorite tour guide, is in the hospital with a severe colitis so I’ve been a bit distracted lately.

Johnny completely recovered from his colic episode and we should be very grateful as it also happened to catch a silent killer inside of his bladder thanks to our 24/7 at home monitoring system.

We really wouldn’t have noticed him urine dribbling as quickly as we did. It started on the 4-5th day we think as a result of the inflammation / stress of the colic.

He has a large mass — could be a stone, could be cancer or could be debris from old age (humans can get this too!) that Dr. C identified on ultrasound.

Dr. C feels like it’s a bladder stone and it can actually be lavaged, or first broken up and then lavaged out.

It probably caused the painful colic to begin with. I don’t know if you’ve ever had a kidney or bladder stone— but they are NOT fun!

So we went ahead and transferred him to the Marion DuPont Equine Medical Center for the removal of the stone.

We normally don’t transport our senior horses for procedures (it can be unkind) but Big John has so much zest for life and was literally dragging our staff around the day before— we decided that his quality of life could be greatly improved by this one.

It is all done via standing procedures (don’t require anesthesia) and has very very low risk factors and a very short recovery time.

We are not a rescue that will prop a horse up on one leg so we can “milk views and donations from them” — we follow veterinary advice and the science.

Both said that this could help Johnny with very little downside to it.

So Cotton and Big John left yesterday and are settled safely at EMC. They’re both doing great and two veterinarians cannot believe how good Big John moves and acts for his age.

Us either!

It’s put a short delay on the Vader / Johnny match up (I’ll be sharing adoptable horses today) but I did go ahead and film it… in the back of my mind I thought at Johnny’s age anything can happen, so better to have it.

I’d just prefer to use footage Johnny post mass in the bladder.

I don’t know why I feel that way. I just do. I tend to follow my moral compass within this rescue with what footage I post, and Ally will tell you she sometimes encourages me to post things of her I feel are too invasive.

I just like to protect the horses privacy and autonomy just I do my staff or Ally or the vets.

We still unfortunately get a lot of “you’re using these horses for clicks and views” and that we got Vader “because Johnny lost his hype.”

That kind of BS used to offend me.

It doesn’t anymore.

It’s just not true.

Any major social media influencer, creator, rescue etc is posting videos hoping a wide audience enjoys and sees them.

I LOVE sharing Johnny and Vader and Flame and all the horses here with you.

If that’s caring about “clicks and views” in your eyes, fine charge me guilty.

Those views generate income for the rescue, which in turns rescues more horses.

And that’s a good thing! Or at least to me anyway.

In my mind, it’s always been so many people around the world love and want to see updates on these horses.

So I’m going to share them to the best of my ability.

Anyway — say a prayer for Johnny regarding his mass and let’s hope he’s back shortly for more fun with Vader and Big Mama.

Stay tuned for some adoptable creatures.

ETA— they’re in PPE gear because the only stall big enough for Johnny is the neuro stall inside their isolation barn. He’s not sick but they wear PPE because his neighbors are so it’s more to protect him than vice versa. Just didn’t want anyone to think we’re hiding anything haha.

05/25/2026

YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS MOMENT…

Big John

VS

Vader.

Two titans.

One king.

Who will reign as the tallest horse in the world?

Stats: Vader is a ~20 hand Percheron 3 year old gelding. Big John is a 25-30 year old Belgian gelding.

Big John has held the crown of largest horse for five straight years within our rescue…

Will he be dethroned?

Or will Vader, the young pup, the up and comer, still have some growing left to do?

Stay tuned! Follow Colby’s Crew Rescue for an epic face off of two massive horses.

A SNEAK PEEK…Who do you think is bigger?The King, or the up and coming Prince?Two Titans face off, but there will only e...
05/25/2026

A SNEAK PEEK…

Who do you think is bigger?

The King, or the up and coming Prince?

Two Titans face off, but there will only ever be one true King….

Here’s a teaser photo before the trailer comes out tonight.

Whose excited???

05/25/2026

Package opening live !

SNEAK PREVIEW FOR TONIGHT…A beast was unleashed from quarantine this week. Any guesses on who it might be?Videos out soo...
05/25/2026

SNEAK PREVIEW FOR TONIGHT…

A beast was unleashed from quarantine this week.

Any guesses on who it might be?

Videos out soon.

(That is an extra tall run out shelter… but not tall enough apparently)

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