Meet the Rancho Burro Founders
Carlen Eckford, Founder
Carlen Eckford, Founder
Carlen Eckford, Founder
with Sweet RUBY
27 year old
1/2 Mammoth Donkey-1/2 Draft Horse
Rescued from a Texas kill pen in 2017.
Jim Eckford, Founder
Carlen Eckford, Founder
Carlen Eckford, Founder
with Funny Guy NORTON
6 years old
Rescued from an isolated boarding facility in 2020.
Staff
Arturo• Operations Manager
Laura • Administrative Director
Laura • Administrative Director
with Our Official Visitor Greeter, BoBo
21 years old
Rescued in 2019 with Rosie when his owner died by suicide
Laura • Administrative Director
Laura • Administrative Director
Laura • Administrative Director
with Funny Guy, NORTON
6 years old
Rescued from an isolated boarding facility in 2020 with only his ball for company.
Izzy•Sanctuary Care Technician
Laura • Administrative Director
Izzy•Sanctuary Care Technician
with ROSIE (aka Blanca Diabla)
10 years old
Rescued with BOBO in 2019 when their owner died by suicide.
Volunteers
Amy•Volunteer
Lynda•Volunteer
Matt•Volunteer
with TEDDY (aka Tedward, Teddy Bear)
16 years old
Teddy was rescued with Sweet POLLY in 2020 when their owner suddenly passed away.
Matt•Volunteer
Lynda•Volunteer
Matt•Volunteer
with JOJO
25 years old
Rescued in 2015
Jojo was the victim of bad cowboy roping practice and a bad diet and suffered a significant amount of physical and mental damage, but In spite of his horrible past, Jojo is the best boy!
Lynda•Volunteer
Lynda•Volunteer
Nancy D•Volunteer
Our newest resident Romeo and our neurologically challenged and partially blind Sweet Polly.
Nancy D•Volunteer
Heather D•Volunteer
Nancy D•Volunteer
with BoBo
20 years old
Rescued in 2019
Bobo is the friendliest guy and always the first to welcome our visitors.
Heather D•Volunteer
Heather D•Volunteer
Heather D•Volunteer
with Ruby
27 years old
Rescued in 2017
Ruby is our gentle giant, 1/2 Mammoth Donkey and 1/2 Draft Horse, rescued from a Texas Kill Pen.
She is a sweet, kind and very strong girl.
Denise•Volunteer
Heather D•Volunteer
Heather D•Volunteer
with Bobo
20 years old
Rescued in 2019
Bobo is a 2-time suicide loss survivor and was believed to be ridden in past Rose Parades.
Vicki•Volunteer
Vicki•Volunteer
Vicki•Volunteer
with JOJO
25 years old
Rescued in 2015
Jojo was the victim of bad cowboy roping practice and a bad diet and suffered a significant amount of physical and mental damage, but In spite of his horrible past, Jojo is the best boy!
Karla•Volunteer
Vicki•Volunteer
Vicki•Volunteer
with her Grandaughter & her horse!
Tracy•Volunteer
Vicki•Volunteer
Stacey•Volunteer
with NORTON
Rescued in 2019
Norton is our most playful donkey and is always encouraging others to play with him.
Stacey•Volunteer
Stacey•Volunteer
Stacey•Volunteer
with Bobo
Rescued in 2019
Norton is our most playful donkey and is always encouraging others to play with him.
Medical Team
David Jensen•DVM
Tony Knust• Farrier
Tony Knust• Farrier
San Marcos Equine
Tony Knust• Farrier
Tony Knust• Farrier
Tony Knust• Farrier
Dr. Sheri Gaber•Equine Chiropractor
Dr. Sheri Gaber•Equine Chiropractor
Dr. Sheri Gaber•Equine Chiropractor
Christensen Equine Veterinary Services
Justin Christensen•DVM
Dr. Sheri Gaber•Equine Chiropractor
Dr. Sheri Gaber•Equine Chiropractor
Christensen Equine Veterinary Services
