Our dual mission includes the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of unwanted equines as well as education in methods of Natural Horsemanship.
Spirit Horse is a 501 (c) 3 organization
Founded in 2008
We Believe First and Foremost in the Dignity of the Equine
We are an ALL VOLUNTEER organization.
Your donations go directly to the support of our equines!
If you prefer to mail a check, our address is:
4107 N. Rivers Edge Drive Janesville, WI 53548
We are updating our site! Please bear with us!
If you prefer to send a check, please mail to:
Spirit Horse Equine Rescue 4107 N. River's Edge Drive Janesville, WI 53548
Are You Ready...
...to Leap into the Future with Us?
The first part of our mission is to rescue abused, neglected, unwanted and slaughter-bound equines. We rehabilitate these equines (mentally, emotionally and physically) and, if possible, place them in qualified adoptive homes. If sufficient rehabilitation is not possible, we provide a sanctuary for those equines for the duration of their lives.
The second part of our mission is to offer education in methods of Natural Horsemanship.
Who Are We?
This video illustrates who we are and what we do.
We believe that Natural Horsemanship is the most effective and humane way to relate to and/or train horses. By "Natural Horsemanship", we mean using the psychological nature of the horse to communicate. To read more about Natural Horsemanship click here.
We believe that education in Natural Horsemanship can decrease the need for rescue, because many people give up on their horses due to behavioral problems.
To find out more about our educational opportunities, click here.
WE OFFER:
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lessons
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clinics
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presentations
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books
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a blog
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a podcast
We do NOT:
Take in equines to euthanize them or buy from kill-pen brokers or auctions.
With owner surrenders and law-enforcement seizures, we can intercept at-risk equines before they get into the slaughter pipeline. This allows us to use our funds for care and keeps us at a lower risk for disease.
We currently operate out of foster homes. Our goal is to have our own first-class facility to better meet our needs of rescue, rehabilitation, adoption and education.
To see our vision click here.
What's New?
As for most folks across the globe, the Covid Pandemic found us shut in and locked down. To make the best of it, we
Holy Week
How a Horse with Triple Crown Bloodlines Found His Way to Janesville
To read this newspaper article on Holy Week, CLICK HERE
Photo Gallery
Greg Gage
of Equine Therasage
Provides Theraputic Massage
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Find Your Person
Jodie & Mica
Scenes from
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Can You?
Coal & Maddy
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Yield from Steady Pressure
Becky & Bjorn
Observing Horsenality
Coal & Mica
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Simulations
Becky & Christina
Continue on the Circle
Susan & Bjorn
Nose, Neck, Maybe the Feet
Barbara & MIca
Confidence Building
DeeDee & Coal
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Confidence Building
Christina & Bjorn
Sending Through a Gate
Jodie & Mica
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Confidence Building
Becky & Mica
Responding to Rhythmic Pressure
Marcy, Becky & Bjorn
Trailer Ride to Spirit Horse
Cory ~ the Welcoming Committee Cat
First Friend ~ Cookie Monster
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How Can You Help?
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We were part of the largest rescue effort in U.S. history ~ the Hallelujah Horses.
This video tells the first part of the story ~
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We were runners-up in an international competition
with this video!
to our account at one these fine businesses, without whose generosity we could not continue our mission:
Janesville Animal Medical Center
University of Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital
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