Spirit Wind Horse Rescue
Our Roots
Spirit Wind Horse Rescue has rescued, trained and re-homed at least 300 horses since our inception in 2006. It all started when two friends (Beth and Vee), went to the local livestock auction in Delta CO. By the end of the auction they had rescued three mares from being purchased for slaughter.
We now have sanctuary horses who will be cared for the rest of their life.
To learn more about us and our history click here.
Spirit Wind
Horse Rescue
Volunteer run
non-profit
This 501c(3) organization has no paid staff, is volunteer driven and relies on donations for the care and feed of sanctuary and rescue equines.
We are currently caring for sanctuary equines housed on respective volunteer ranches.
We appreciate any assistance you can give by donation.
Every Donation goes to the feed and care of sanctuary equines.
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Please give a recurring or one-time donation via:
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Mail a check to:
Spirit Wind Horse Rescue
PO Box 27
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
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Donations of hay, food, tack, and other care items are greatly appreciated. Please email us!
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Follow us on Facebook!
https://www.facebook.com/SpiritWindHorseRescue
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Filling a great need
We are a horse rescue in Delta County. Because this county is very rural, it results in many local horses in quick need of a new home. Without our work these horses would likely be taken to auction and purchased for slaughter. We have also rescued numerous BLM mustangs and burros over the years.
Our ultimate goal is to find safe caring forever homes for all equines. Those who can not be re-homed are given lifetime sanctuary.
Helping people who can
no longer provide care
Spirit Wind Horse Rescue has said yes to taking in the horses of numerous residents who are aging or have passed. There are also those who have fallen on hard times and can no longer provide adequate care. There have even been dude ranch riding programs that have had to relinquish horses.
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Our work helps these people, but more importantly it saves the lives of these special equines.
Our Commitment
We're committed to providing our horses with training, in order to make them more likely to be adopted to forever homes. If they are unlikely to be adopted, we provide life-long sanctuary for them.
While we are small, we are efficient. We have provided a safe landing, new beginnings and when needed, life-long care and safety for over 300 equines.
We need your help
Donations are crucial to sustained care of the sanctuary equines and rehoming rescues.
Recurring donations provide sustaining feed and care.
One time donations ensure we can meet all needs including emergency vet care, regular Ferrier trims, and facility improvements.
Every amount can make a difference.
Consider a donation of $5 to $500 through secure sites:
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Colorado Gives https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/SpiritWindHorseRescue
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There are also other ways you can help.
You can also sponsor one of our horses.
Please, if you love horses, consider supporting us.
“A horse leaves hoofprints on your heart.”
-Anonymous
