Mesa Verde horses available for sale or adoption

Below is a list of our very special Mesa Verde horses available for sale or adoption. For information on our policy and application, click on the following links to the documents.  We will post photos and information when horses are available.  Inquire at [email protected]
Currently available for adoption:
Windy
Juniper
Blanca
Brave
Willow

Adoption Policy
Adoption Application

MV Waylon

MV Waylon is an adorable young bay male that was gathered in MVNP in September 2023. MV Waylon was gathered with MV Wren (bay mare) and MV Wizard (dunskin stud), who are reasonably suspected to be his parents. While in holding in the park, MV Waylon displayed an almost immediate curiosity about people and a willingness to interact. MV Waylon is currently in training with NMACO Approved Trainer, Leila Thompson to be gentled and learn basic skills in order to prepare him for adoption. Please visit the NMACO Facebook page for current updates on Waylon’s progress.

MV Wicca

Adoption Status: Adopted
Age: 2021 (estimated)
Gender: Mare
Mesa Verde National Park
This gorgeous black mare with a single white sock was gathered in MVNP in September 2023 with a foal at her side (MV Willow). Wicca has a lovely wavy mane and a refined build. She is very personable, curious and playful, loves to move her feet, trots all over the place and is an extrovert in every way. Wicca is currently being gentled and started by NMACO Approved Trainer, Michele Bell. Wicca is looking for a forever home with other equine companions, room to move and grow, and the capability to continue her training. She will be available for adoption in the spring of 2024, once her foal is weaned.
APPLY NOW to reserve this gorgeous mare!

 

MV Willow

Adoption Status: Adopted
Age: 2023
Gender: Filly
Mesa Verde National Park
MV Willow is an adorable dun filly that was gathered in September 2023. Willow is the foal to MV Wicca. She has her dam’s soulful eyes and her sire’s wonderful dun markings, including leg stripes! Willow is looking for a wonderful forever home that will provide her with other equine companions, competent care, and plenty of space to move and grow. She will be available for adoption Spring 2024, once she is weaned.
APPLY NOW to reserve this special girl!

 

MV Windy

Adoption Status: AVAILABLE (Spring 2024) (Nursing) — APPLY NOW!!
Age: 2018 (estimated)
Gender: Mare
Mesa Verde National Park
This gorgeous solid black mare was gathered in MVNP in September 2023. Windy has a grounded presence that transmits an air of self-confidence. Windy was gathered with a foal at her side (MV Wonder). She will be available for adoption Spring 2024, once her foal is weaned and she has been gentled and started. Windy is looking for a home that will advance her training and provide a lifestyle that includes other equine companions and plenty of space to stretch her legs. Don’t miss your chance to adopt this beautiful horse!

 

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MV Wonder

Adoption Status: Adopted
Age: 2023
Gender: Colt (to be gelded)
Mesa Verde National Park
MV Wonder is a colt gathered in Mesa Verde National Park in September 2023. Wonder is the foal of MV Windy, and he will remain at her side until he is weaned in Spring 2024. Wonder is going to grow up to be a stunning horse! He will be living his best life with his adopter in Montana.

MV Bailey

Adoption Status: ADOPTED
Age: 2016 (estimated)
Gender: Mare
Mesa Verde National Park

MV Bailey is a stunning buckskin mare, and one of the loveliest movers we’ve seen come out of the park. Bailey was started on some of her basic skills by Stefanie Skidmore, but still needed more time and attention to meaningfully connect with people. Bailey was fortunate to be taken under the wing of a wonderful young trainer who is naturally gifted in connecting with animals. Bailey is thriving in her care and living her best life in SW Colorado.

MV Arboles

Adoption Status: ADOPTED
Age: 2018 (estimated)
Gender: Mare
Mesa Verde National Park

MV Arboles is a beautiful buckskin mare that is about as sweet as they come. She was gathered from Mesa Verde National Park in fall 2022, and originally gentled and started by Dr. Patricia Barlow-Irick of Mustang Camp. Arboles had a spunky perlino colt (MV Rune – domestic born) in April 2023. She is also the dam of MV Rico, adopted earlier this year. Arboles has been adopted and now enjoys the green pastures of her new Kentucky home.

MV Juniper

Adoption Status: AVAILABLE NOW!!
Age: 2019 (estimated)
Gender: Mare
Mesa Verde National Park
Despite her imperfect conformation due to the obvious dip in her back, which she has had from birth, MV Juniper is a favorite with everyone who meets her! She is an incredibly loving mare with a heart of gold to match her beautiful buckskin color. Juniper was originally gentled and started by Dr. Patricia Barlow-Irick at Mustang Camp. She would be an excellent companion horse, therapy horse, and has been cleared for light riding by our chiropractor and DVM. Juniper is currently in training with NMACO Approved Trainer, Michele Bell for driving and light riding. She had a cute filly in July (MV Elm – who is adopted) and Wicca will be available for adoption once Elm is weaned in the spring. Wherever this mare lands, she will be a cherished addition! APPLY NOW to adopt her!

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MV Elm

Adoption Status: ADOPTED
Age: 2023
Gender: Filly
Domestic Born
MV Elm is the foal of MV Juniper and she was born domestically in July 2023. Elm’s first few weeks of life were rough, as she had to be supplemented with bottle-feeding until her dam’s milk supply caught up. She is now a healthy, curious, and super-friendly filly who is growing by leaps and bounds. MV Elm has been adopted by one of our local volunteers who helped care for her during the first weeks of her life.

MV Brave

Adoption Status: AVAILABLE — APPLY NOW!!
Age: 2021 (estimated)
Gender: Gelding
Mesa Verde National Park
MV Brave is a handsome buckskin gelding with streaks of white,shooting through his mane. Brave was initially gentled by NMACO Approved Trainer, Monique Wylde Williams; and he currently resides with NMACO Approved Trainer, George Brauneis’ mustang herd at Eagles & Wild Horses Ranch in Eckert, CO. We suspect that Brave was orphaned as a youngster and during the course of his training, it became clear that Brave needed more time in a herd to learn to be a horse before being asked to connect with people. George graciously welcomed him into his program, where he is feeling more grounded since being reunited with his friend from his days in the Park, MV Blanca. We would love to see MV Brave & MV Blanca adopted as a pair; and we will consult with George for an assessment of any adoption requests as a single.  Brave maybe coming back to Durango soon. APPLY NOW to adopt this Dreamhorse!

 

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MV Blanca

Adoption Status: AVAILABLE — APPLY NOW!!
Age: 2021 (estimated)
Gender: Mare
Mesa Verde National Park
MV Blanca was gentled and started by Stefanie Skidmore. She is just a doll! One of the famous Mesa Verde perlinos, we have photos of her in the wild, initially seen with MV Buckle & MV BayBird and then later accompanying MV Brave. MV Blanca was born with a distinctive fold in her left ear. We can only imagine how fun the view between those ears will one day be from the saddle! Blanca is a very sweet and loving young mare. After she completed her training, she traveled across Colorado, tasked with the important work of assisting MV Brave in his adjustment to domestic life at Eagles & Wild Horses Ranch. The move has also benefitted Blanca as she is still growing and the new-found space has been wonderful for her physical development. We would love to see MV Brave & MV Blanca adopted as a pair; and we will consult with NMACO Approved Trainer, George Brauneis for an assessment of any adoption requests as a single. She may also be in Durango soon with Brave, and both of them appear to prefer people to horses.  Blanca is an old soul and will be that special horse for someone. Will it be YOU?

MV Rune

Adoption Status: ADOPTED
Age: 2023
Gender: Gelding
Domestic Born
Although born in a domestic setting, MV Rune is considered to be among the last of the famous Mesa Verde National Park perlinos. His dam is MV Arboles (Adopted) and his sire is the majestic MV Maestro (Sanctuary). Rune is quite the character and he moves with precision and grace, even at this young age. He is going to grow up to be a stunning horse. Rune has been adopted by NMACO Approved Trainer, Monique Wylde Williams and hopes to join his perlino half brothers, Merlin & Marvel (different owner) as NMACO Mesa Verde Mustang Ambassadors.

MV Buckle

Adoption Status: ADOPTED
Age: 2021
Gender: Gelding
Mesa Verde National Park
MV Buckle is a big young unique sooty buckskin gelding gathered in August 2023. Buckle was gentled and started by NMACO Approved Trainer, Monique Wylde Williams. He has proven to be a calm and quiet horse that is very observant and studious. He catches on quickly and takes everything in stride. Buckle was adopted by an NMACO Volunteer and he lives with MV Mancos in view of their Mesa Verde home.

MV Baybird

Adoption Status: ADOPTED
Age: 2020
Gender: Gelding
Mesa Verde National Park
MV BayBird is an engaging, personable, and powerful young gelding. He was gentled and started by Monique Wylde Williams, and excelled in his training, often disappointed when the training sessions were over! BayBird was adopted locally by Michelle & Dr. Steve Peters, and NMACO is happy to have their support of our program with the adoption of this fabulous mustang.

MV Ballad

Adoption Status: ADOPTED
Age: 2021
Gender: Mare
Mesa Verde National Park
MV Ballad — another Mesa Verde perlino — is a calm and peace-filled young mare that is so grounded it is hard to imagine she was ever wild. This special horse lives in Ohio and has been gentled, started, and adopted by NMACO Approved Trainer, Amanda Held. She will be both a personal mount as well as a part of the HOOVES program for Veterans.