Where we need help….

Zuma’s Ranch serves and an advocate to both Children and Horses in Need…… Moving forward we need some help from our community! Horses Healing Humans If you have a passion for children with a bleak outlook or horses recklessly over-bred and abandon Please consider joining Zuma’s Mission! Mentors, We need mentors to serve our kiddos [...]

Yes Thanks for Going After Salazar and The BLM

By: In Defense of Animals Calico Lawsuit Secured Reprieve For Wild Horses; Now Plaintiffs Move To Rescue Horses From Lifelong, Zoo-Like Holding Calico Wild Horses, healthy upon capture – Photo by Laura Leigh WASHINGTON, D.C. March 31, 2010 – In a final brief filed today, wild horse advocates are asking a federal court to order [...]

Love ~ It can change the World

 Love without wisdom has a tendency to be blind, easily misled, foolish in its actions. Wisdom without love may be harsh and cold, unfeeling in its activity. … It is love that looks past appearances to behold the Truth of being. It is love that enables us to live in harmony with all our [...]

Please Get Your Tickets Today, Support A Child or Horse at Zuma’s

Wines Of The Pines French Wine Tour Charity Event Please join the Castle Pines Chamber and Wines of the Pines at The Ridge at Castle Pines North Great French wines and tasty hors d’oeuvres Friday, April 9th – 5:00 to 7:00 pm The Ridge at Castle Pines North Included in the French Wine Tour: A [...]

Volunteers Needed!

Zuma’s operates with a skeleton crew supplemented by its cherished volunteers. Volunteers are the backbone of Zuma’s Rescue Ranch, as they are of any non-profit organization–especially any program that involves animals. Programs like ours never rest: there are no days off when caring for heartbeats. Volunteer opportunities at the ranch are fun, varied, outdoor learning experiences; a chance to get [...]

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Fellow Zuma’s Volunteers, Spring is in the air and there is a lot happening at Zuma’s Rescue Ranch to share with you all. In January we commenced our first Experiential Learning Program.  The program involves engaging children in thought provoking activities designed to bring out potential negative behaviors allowing these behaviors to be guided by [...]

New Year, New Focus, No More Poseurs :)

Let’s define poseur- “a person who habitually pretends to be something he is not.”  This seems to be a trend with people seeking positions on the board of directors. Well we have to thank my last board member for opening our eyes to this so that going forward we will prevent wasting time with a [...]

Zuma’s Dream began as a quest for a better way for at risk youth and horses

Zuma’s Photo Courtesy Robyn Beck Today the dream, Zuma’s Rescue Ranch exists largely due to the two dedicated founders Jodi and Paul Messenich.The couple have dedicated their once profitable multi- million dollar equestrian center to serve the needs of at risk youth and horses. This heart job comes with a substantial price tag, every year [...]

Volunteers Come In All Shapes and Sizes

Zuma’s Rescue Ranch couldn’t survive without our wonderful and dedicated volunteers.   They come from a variety of backgrounds and bring with them their own style and expertise.  They are the heart and soul of our organization. Below is the founder of Zuma’s Rescue Ranch, Jodi Messenich with one of our youngest volunteers Drew, cleaning up [...]

A Little Snow Doesn’t Slow the Zuma Crew Down

Despite the snow and cold weather expected to hit again this weekend, the work at Zuma’s is never done.  There are always hungry horses to be fed and stalls to be cleaned and Zuma’s ALWAYS appreciates a helping hand.  The Saturday Volunteer Training will be held – sun, rain or snow, so bundle up and [...]