About Wildhorse

Mission: To save animals from abuse, neglect, slaughter and premature death and provide a safe place for them to live for the remainder of their lives.

Note: The ranch is not staffed to accommodate visitors 24 hours per day. Please visit during our Public Events or email us to make an appointment. Check our Calendar Here. Please do not bring treats when you visit. Most of the animals are on special diets due to medical conditions.

We appreciate your courtesy.

Our Programs:

Equine Rescue – Wild Mustangs, All domestic equines, Retired US Forest Service Equines, US Cavalry Horses and any equine in need of help.
HavasuPup – This program started in 2007. We rescue the unwanted puppies, dogs and kittens from Havasupai Grand Canyon,
HavasuHorse Rescue Program - As of Oct. 2014, we began taking horses and mules in need out of Havasupai.
KittyCity consists of our cat sanctuary. All cats are spayed/neutered.

History:

Wildhorse Ranch Rescue aka Wildhorse, was started in 1995 by Kim Meagher (pronounced Maher or Marr), an employee of Intel Corporation. She and her two young children, Nick and McKay, accidentally found out about the plight of homeless horses in the United States. Once they knew that over 60,000 horses in this country are sent to horrible deaths each year, they knew they had to do something to help. They rescued horses privately from 1995 until 2000. But even with their efforts, they could not save very many horses. Kim applied for, and received non-profit status for Wildhorse and with the help of many people, Wildhorse has been able to save hundreds of horses from death, abuse and neglect. Note: Our use of the term "horses" refers to all types of equine.

Wildhorse also takes in retired United States Government horses and mules from the US Forest Service, and the United States Cavalry. Wildhorse provides an opportunity for these hardworking animals to live in peace and comfort in their golden years. No, the US Government does not pay for their retirement.

Wildhorse is a registered 501(c)3 organization with the Federal Government and in the State of Arizona. All donations are tax deductible as allowed by the IRS.

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Officers/Directors/Board

Kim Meagher (pronounced Maher) - Founder and Chairman
Celeste Johnson - Kitty City Program Director and Vice Chair
Laurie Guenther - Herd Health Director/Officer - Secretary
Debbie Ricketts - Director
Terry Ricketts - Director

Management Team

Sheyenne Dodds - Volunteer Manager
Kathy Cartier - Co-Volunteer Manager
Nicole Bianchi - Admin Manager
Brandon Bohannon - Equine Feed Team Manager
Marcie Franklin - Equine Feed Team Admin
Barbara Sullivan - Resident Photographer
Kim Meagher (Acting) Adoption Program Manager - Open
Rachel Almquist - Adoption Co-Manager
Steven Latino - Adoption Co-Manager
Naomi Walliman - Kitty City Co Manager
Brandi Murray - Kitty City Vet Tech Mgr
Maya Osborne - Kitty City Vet Tech Co-Mgr
McKay and Kim Meagher (Acting) - Kitty City Marketing Manager
Joe Guenther - IT Management
Emily Williams - Feed Supply Manager
Mikey Segall - Lead Designer
Kim Meagher (Acting) - HavasuPup Program Manager - Open
Maria Morrow - In-Kind Donation Manager
Simon Forsman - Construction Manager
Debbie and Terry Ricketts - Grounds Managers
Jami Hurd - Marketing Manager
Rachel Almquist - Open House and Happy Hour Event Mgr
Drake Louks - Corporate Operations Manager

Advisory Board:

Dr. Tresha Robinson
Sandy Gennaro
Mel Shutz
Roger Cardillo
Rhona Melsky

McKay - Art and Logo Design
Nick Stabek - Events & Marketing

KDKB Interview with
Rhona Melsky and Kim Meagher of
Wildhorse

You Can Listen

Wildhorse starts at 26:30
but please listen to the show in front of ours.
It's about Veterans!

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