An event held at the Tamaya Resort in Bernalillo, N.M., celebrated women in rodeo sports while raising funds for Tamaya Horse Rehab, a nonprofit dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating unwanted horses. The event featured traditional rodeo activities such as breakaway roping and barrel racing, but with rescue horses as participants, highlighting the organization’s mission to give these horses new purpose as therapy, trail, or rodeo horses.

Kayla Heston, a member of the organization, emphasized the deep historical connection between horses and the country’s heritage, and the dual focus on healing both horses and people through their work. Volunteers, regardless of experience, are encouraged to join the effort to help bring out the potential in these rescue horses. More information is available on their website or by phone.