Zuma's

04/26/2025

Such a cruel industry- not a sport…

04/25/2025

Come on, pigeon-toed riders, fix it with these simple exercises, toes straight ahead ... boom you have the power to fix it

04/25/2025

Here are some of our amazing weekly volunteers making it easier to know what weight the hay bag for each horse should be.. Lables keep the herd feed needs met. We love love love our Volunteers. Join them. www.zumasrr.comMeet Some of Our Amazing Weekly Volunteers! 🌟

Thanks to our incredible volunteers, keeping up with each horse’s specific hay needs just got easier—labeled hay bags help ensure every herd member gets exactly what they need.

We love, love, love our volunteers and all the heart they bring to Zuma’s every week!

Want to join this amazing crew?
Register now for our May New Member Orientation at:
🌐 www.zumasrr.com

Come be part of something that makes a real difference!

04/24/2025

Horses need owners to do better when it comes to being stall bound with only a small paddock for turn out!

A Paddock Is Not Turnout

This one really gets to me.

“I give my horse turnout every day,” they say—then show me a paddock about the same size as the stall.

I get it. Space can be limited. I live in one of those areas too. That’s exactly why I tracked my own small rental property—to create real turnout.

But here’s the hard truth: a paddock does not meet the physical or psychological needs of a 1,000+ lb prey animal. So how did this become normal?

Most people would never dream of keeping a dog in a kennel for 22–23 hours a day. Yet somehow, it’s acceptable for a horse?

So what can you do if you can’t change your horse’s boarding situation?

First: acknowledge that your horse’s needs aren’t being met. And that means adjusting your expectations. You can’t blame them for expressing discomfort, frustration, or unwanted behaviours in this environment.

Instead, focus on doing what is possible.

That might mean committing to getting your horse out every day—not to lunge them or chase them around a pen, but simply to allow them to move. Freely. Naturally. Like a normal animal going for a walk.

If true turnout or pasture time is available—great. If not, get creative. Every bit of movement matters.

Ensure they have access to 24/7 forage. Use small-hole hay nets if you’re managing weight, but don’t let them go hours without food. Long gaps between feedings create stress, and stress leads to dysfunction.

Offer enrichment. Provide novelty. Give them something to interact with—something that mimics natural exploration and problem-solving.

And if you can modify the paddock, even just a little? Do it. Move the water to the opposite side. Add visual barriers or structures to encourage more movement. Small changes add up.

But if none of this is possible—if the environment truly can’t meet your horse’s basic needs—then it’s time to re-evaluate. It may be inconvenient to move. But their welfare has to come first.

And finally, please don’t get another horse if you can’t meet these fundamental needs. This isn’t just about ownership; it is about ethical stewardship of a sentient being.

Yes, even if they’re a show horse.


PC- Scott Wilson- PhotoAdvocacy

04/23/2025

🐴 Equine Assisted Therapy at Zuma’s – Littleton, CO 🐴
Healing through connection.

Zuma’s offers effective, evidence-based Equine Assisted Therapy programs for individuals facing:

Grief
Depression
Anxiety
Trauma
Now offering:
🧡 Healing Herd: Journey Through Cancer
Support for cancer patients, survivors, and the people who love them.

🌿 Held at our peaceful 90-acre sanctuary in Littleton, CO
💳 Medicaid, Insurance, CYMTA, and Scholarships available

Learn more or get started at www.zumasrr.com
📞 Or call us to speak with a therapist today

04/22/2025

Evac in place

Residents near the 4300 block of West County Road 54G have been ordered to evacuate immediately.

04/22/2025

Do you take into consideration what is best for the horse first?
So often the horses social emotional welfare is overlooked, human wants superseding their horses best interest…
Considering the horses from the horses perspective…. This is what makes the difference between just surviving and thriving…

PC- Scott Wilson PhotoAdvocacy

04/21/2025

Get fit, save horses, and have the time of your life at Zuma's in Littleton, CO www.zumasrr.com

04/18/2025

Stand up for animals

04/18/2025

Honoring Columbine High – 25 Years Later

We were honored to spend the morning with an incredible group of students from Columbine High School, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the tragic Columbine shooting.

A heartfelt thank you to the 20 students who gave their time and energy to care for the rescue herd here at Zuma’s 90-acre sanctuary in Littleton, CO. Your compassion and presence made a lasting impact.

See more from this meaningful day here
https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/over-1000-columbine-high-school-students-volunteer-day-service-25-years/

04/18/2025

Join an Animal-Loving Community at Zuma’s!
Be part of something meaningful at Zuma’s Rescue Ranch, a sanctuary where animals heal—and people do too.

📍 7745 Moore Rd, Littleton, CO 80125 9:00 am-12:00 noon

Whether you're here to volunteer, learn, or just connect with like-minded people, there's a place for you at Zuma’s.

Come visit. Get involved. Make a difference.

04/17/2025

New Volunteer Open House 4/19/2025 9:00 am-12:00 Noon Register online www.zumasrr.com

04/17/2025

If you’re looking for a sturdy, intelligent equine partner, consider bringing a horse out of miserable long term holding pens and into your heart and home! This weekend! Get involved in making a difference for an America Mustang!

04/17/2025

Want to adopt a legend? Check out the next opportunity in May, Greeley Colorado. Mustangs are resilient, intelligent and loyal…. Adopt a legend!

Last weekend 33 horses were offered for adoption in Castle Rock, Colorado. The horses were all mares, from the Piceance Basin HMA. 7 horses were adopted into private homes, 15 were adopted by the The Wild Horse Refuge, and 11 were returned to BLM holding in Canon City.

There were quite a few attendees, and we enjoyed talking with many of you at our booth.

The next adoption event will be in Greeley on May 9th and 10th, we will be there and hope you will too. There will be 9 SWB horses available for adoption, Ace, Kia, Flynnigan Joe, Raven, Arabella, Holiday, Libby, Windsong and Moqui. Cherish is not available as she is in foal.

If you are interested in adoption, please click on this link and read the requirements.

https://www.blm.gov/zh-CN/programs/wild-horse-and-burro/adoption-and-sales/how-to-adopt-or-purchase

04/16/2025

Why Sponsor a Horse at Zuma’s?

Because your $10/monthly sponsorship can literally change lives—both human and horse.

At Zuma’s Rescue Ranch in Littleton, CO, our herd does more than heal from neglect and abuse—they help kids heal too. Through our equine-assisted therapy programs, rescued horses support children facing emotional, developmental, and mental health challenges.

But caring for a herd this size isn’t easy—or cheap.

Here’s the goal:
If our 12,000 followers commit to $10/month, we’ll have the funds we need to:

Feed and care for every horse
Keep our mental health programs running
Avoid spending valuable time and money on constant fundraising
That’s it. $10. The cost of a couple coffees.
And in return, you become part of something real—part of the solution.

📲 Sign up to sponsor today and help us give both horses and humans a second chance.
https://www.zumasrescueranch.com/sponsor

04/16/2025

Take Action: Tell the BLM to Stop the Unnecessary Roundups in Wyoming

This link below gives you direct access to the BLM personnel who made the decision to remove wild horses from their home ranges in Wyoming.

Their decision is based on flawed, biased data, and the horses, the land, and the taxpayers pay the price.

Let’s be clear:

Wild horses are NOT destroying the range.
Wild horses are NOT starving.
In Fact:
Wild horses help the land by reseeding native grasses and aerating the soil.
Wild Horses help with fire mitigation on the range
Wild horses live without costing taxpayers a dime.

But roundups?

They’re cruel.
They’re expensive—costing millions of your tax dollars each year.
And they’re entirely unnecessary.
They are decimating heritage breeds of horses that are cherished by the overwhelming percentage of American Tax Payers

If you care about wild horses, land conservation, and responsible use of public funds, now’s the time to speak up.

👉
Click the link below to contact the BLM directly and make your voice heard.

04/11/2025

Yes yes yes! Not a fan of rope halters, and “patience pole” is not training, it’s abusive.. quick release cross ties prevent injuries! Or any tie needs to be quick release… never restrictive!