STOLEN Horse - Ranger
#8988 | 14 May 2026
Stolen Horse Near Paicines, CA, 95043
Name: Maverick
Gender: Gelding
Species: Horse
Breed: Paint
Description: Name/Identifier: Registered horse from the renowned Lazy K Ranch (Chinchilla bloodlines)
Age: 15 years
Height: Approximately 15.2 hands
Weight: 1,100 lbs
Color & Markings: This horse is black with distinctive white markings. They have one front left stocking, a blaze on the face, and a unique white splash marking shaped like a butterfly “M”. Maverick has a black dot on the right side of his upper lip muzzle. It can only be seen when you are looking under his muzzle.
Brand: Carries a Lazy K Ranch freeze brand on the left hip. The brand may appear faint depending on the condition and hair growth, but it should still be visible upon close inspection.
Additional Notes: This horse comes from the well-known Lazy K Ranch in Chinchilla, making it recognizable to those familiar with that breeding program.
Additional Missing Horse Information
Horse #2 Description:
This second horse is a gaited Tennessee Walking Horse, approximately 25 years old. The horse is coffee-colored with no white markings.
Height: 15.3 to 16 hands
Weight: 1,400 lbs
Identifying Feature: Noticeable scar on the right buttock
Location Details:
Both horses were taken from 35621 / 36211 Airline Highway (Highway 25) in San Benito County, California. The owner resides in Carmel Valley, CA.
Message from Owner:
These horses are deeply loved and missed. I want them home.
Report filed with San Benito County Sheriff's Office, PH : (831) 636-4080, Case #BG2600426.
RANGER NETPOSSE REPORT INFORMATION AND LINK: https://netposse.com/tag.asp?id=8988
Ranger was stolen from 35921 Airline Highway in San Benito County, California. He was taken along with another horse from a group; however, only the owner’s horses were removed, indicating they were specifically targeted.
The theft has been reported to the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office, and a case has been filed under Case Number: BG2600426. The reporting deputy is with San Benito County.
Horse Description Ranger
Name: Ranger
Breed: Tennessee Walking Horse (gaited)
Age: 25 years
Height: Approximately 16 hands (give or take)
Weight: 1,300 lbs
Color & Markings:
Ranger is a coffee-colored brown (bay-type) horse. His coat may show a reddish or lighter undertone, especially during the summer months. He has no distinct white markings, aside from minor signs of aging.
Identifying Features: Distinctive scar on the right buttock. Mature horse with visible age-related characteristics
Additional Notes
Ranger is a well-loved horse, easily recognizable by his age, size, and distinctive scar. Any sightings or information could be critical in locating him. If you have any information regarding Ranger’s whereabouts, please contact local law enforcement and reference Case #BG2600426.
CLICK THIS LINK TO SEE RANGER, THE HORSE STOLEN WITH MAVERICK: https://netposse.com/?8988
Area Last Seen: Paicines, CA, 95043
Date Stolen: 5/14/2026
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