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 through adoption or sanctuary.

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), 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.

What is the history behind the name Mudpony?

Officers of the Board

Kim Meagher (pronounced Ma-her or Marr in Ireland) - Founder and Chairman
Laurie Guenther - Pronounced Gun-ther) Vice Chairman
Emily Williams - (Pronounced well... Williams) Officer/Secretary

Management Team/Areas

Volunteer Manager ~ Esperanza Creeger
Volunteer Co-Manager - Cian Leichtman
Equine Feed Team Manager @ WHQ - Kellie Thomas
Equine Manager W@PP - Cynthia Lujan-Jenkins
Office Manager - Marlene Kritzler
Adoption Program Manager - Kim Meagher
Adoption Manager ~ Open
Construction Manager - Doc Hurst
Equipment Manager - Open
Grounds Manager - Open
Herd Health Director ~ Laurie Guenther
Herd Health Co-Manager - Open
Herd Health Admin - Sarah Foor
Kitty City Manager ~ Celeste Johnson
Kitty City Co-Manager ~ Penny Seahorn
Kitty City Health Mgr ~ Lou Ann Graf
Kitty City Operations Manager ~ Anu Iyengar
IT Management ~ Joe Guenther and Kim Meagher
Feed Supply Manager ~ Emily Williams
Lead Designer ~ Mikey Segall
In-Kind Donation Manager ~ Maria Morrow
Water for Horses Program at Gray Mountain - Courtney Chaffin, Barb Hill, Dr. Steve Hill

Locations:
WHQ - Owner Gilbert, AZ - Kim Meagher (pronounced Ma-her)
W@PP Owners/Managers San Tan Valley, AZ - Laurie & Joe Guenther
W@3-H Owners/Managers Flagstaff, AZ - Dr. Steve Hill and Barb Hill
W66 - Owned by Wildhorse 100 Acres on Old Rte 66 Ash Fork, AZ - Manager - Open

Advisory Board:

Dr. Tresha Robinson
Sandy Gennaro
Mel Shutz ~ In Memoriam
Roger Cardillo
Rhona Melsky
Resident Photographer ~ Barbara Sullivan

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!

Listen Here