The horse is synonymous with the American West. It was the horse that helped make America great and it is only fitting that horses be part of Rock Ledge Ranch as life in the Pikes Peak Region from the 1700s to the early 20th Century is vividly re-enacted.

Last year's horse sponsor program was so successful that we are able to continue providing it as a way for the public to show their caring support. All donations help the horses receive the outstanding care Rock Ledge Ranch is committed to providing. Although donors don't get to feed, ride or pet them, they don't clean the stalls either. All funds donated are tax deductible and each gift directly supports the needs of the horses including food, tack, horseshoes and veterinary care. All donors receive a certificate of appreciation and horse data sheet with levels of giving from $25 to $1000+. Higher levels of giving reward the donor with guest passes, tickets to the summer Fiddles, Vittles and Vino bluegrass festival and even a special lucky horseshoe!

Over the years, many horses have graced the Ranch, some as visitors, some as long-term interpreters, some pulling wagons with guests, some bringing General Palmer to visit at the Orchard House on special events and all have helped bring the past to life. Currently, we have 5 horses who help interpret history:

Winston and Victoria the 3-year old English Shire Draft Horses

Duke and Dan the 13-year old almost 2000 pound Belgian Draft Horses

Kava the wild mustang tamed at the Canon City Prison

We wish to take this opportunity to thank the current 2010 donors for their generosity! Everyone's help is sincerely appreciated.

The horse is synonymous with the American West. It was the horse that helped make America great and it is only fitting that horses be part of Rock Ledge Ranch as life in the Pikes Peak Region from the 1700s to the early 20th Century is vividly re-enacted.

This spring we launched the Sponsor-A-Horse Program. All donations help the horses receive the outstanding care Rock Ledge Ranch is committed to providing. Although donors don't get to feed, ride or pet them, they don't clean the stalls either. All funds donated are tax deductible and each gift directly supports the needs of the horses including food, tack, horseshoes and veterinary care. All donors receive a certificate of appreciation and horse data sheet with levels of giving from $25 to $1000+. Higher levels of giving reward the donor with guest passes, tickets to the summer Fiddles, Vittles and Vino bluegrass festival and even a special lucky horseshoe!

Over the years, many horses have graced the Ranch, some as visitors, some as long-term interpreters, some pulling wagons with guests, some bringing General Palmer to visit at the Orchard House on special events and all have helped bring the past to life. Currently, we have 5 horses who help interpret history:

Winston and Victoria the 3-year old English Shire Draft Horses

Duke and Dan the 13-year old almost 2000 pound Belgian Draft Horses

Kava the wild mustang tamed at the Canon City Prison

We are please to announce that the program was a huge success with over $4,000 collected. Thank you all for your generosity! Everyone's help is sincerely appreciated.