Castelli's Mustang and Horse Sanctuary

08/15/2024

SAVE THE DATE! We will have our first dinner dance fundraiser on October 12th. BBQ, live music, silent auction, 50/50, and a booze raffle too. We are looking for sponsors for the event and items for our silent auction. If you have a business or know of a business that is willing to either sponsor the event and/or donate an item for our silent auction, please reach out to us. Full event details will be posted soon.

07/22/2024

Bizby, Copper, Amy, and Sarah all had a very successful weekend at the Happenstance horse show. Bizby and Copper did amazing! Both girls won several ribbons and a few prizes. Special thank you to Paula Mangiaracina for being a great trainer and coach!

07/20/2024

These 2 girls have completed the 1st day of their 2nd show ever. Bizby and Copper were fantastic! 1st time for Bizby in cross rails and 1st time for Copper in the jumpers ring. The girls won some ribbons again. Awesome Job Amy, Sarah, Bizby, and Copper!

07/13/2024

This is a great way to support the Veterans Community Project of St. Louis and have fun at the same time. If you don't like baseball, buy a ticket and give it to a friend who does. This directly supports the community of veterans that come out to the ranch on Sundays.

⚾ Veterans Support Ticket Offer! ⚾
For a limited time, get Cardinals tickets to the July 26th, 27th, or 28th games for only $10, with $1 of each ticket benefiting Veterans Community Project of St. Louis.
Learn more and purchase your tickets at: https://cardinals.com/veterans

06/21/2024

We are beyond grateful to the amazing team at Castelli's Mustang and Horse Sanctuary for bringing their adorable donkey, Stella, to Summer Zone! The joy and excitement on the faces of our campers were absolutely priceless. Thank you for your dedication to these wonderful animals and for sharing a piece of that magic with us!

06/21/2024

Stella is clowning around today at Goshen Elementary School for the Kids Zone summer program. If you would like Stella to make an appearance at your special event, please send us a message.

06/15/2024

Stella for President 2024!

06/15/2024

Stella is at the Collinsville VFW and ready to see everyone.

06/13/2024

Come up to the Maryville Farmer’s Market and see Stella. We are here from 5 until 7 tonight. We also have our sanctuary merchandise available for purchase.

06/06/2024

On this day, 80 years ago, General Dwight D. Eisenhower led an Allied armada of ships, planes, and landing craft and some 156,000 troops began the invasion of northern France from England. This day would become know as D-Day. While today is a day of celebration in France, here in the US, today is a day when mothers, fathers, brothers, and sisters lost loved ones. Many made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure that we would retain the freedoms that we enjoy today.

05/27/2024

Today is a day for remembrance for all those who made the ultimate sacrifice. As a veteran founded organization that tailors to veterans, we know and understand the struggles that some veterans go through every day and especially today. We believe that a gold star mom said it best when she said:
1. Don't wish a Veteran a Happy Memorial day. There is nothing happy about brave men and women dying.
2. It's not a holiday. It's a remembrance.
3. If you want to know the true meaning, visit Arlington or your local VA, not freaking Disneyland.
4. Don't tell anyone how great any one political power is. Tell us about Chesty Puller, George Patton, John Basilone, Dakota Meyer, Kyle Carpenter, Mitchell Paige, Ira Hayes, Chris Kyle and any other heroes too numerous to name. Attend a Bell Ceremony and shed some tears.
5. Don't tell a Veteran he doesn't know what he is talking about. He has carried the burden all too many times for his warriors who now stand their post for God.
6. Say a prayer... and then another.
7. Remember the Fallen for all the Good they did while they were here.
8. Reach out and let a Vet know you're there, we're losing too many in "peace".

If you are a veteran or know of a veteran that is in need of equine therapy, we are here for you. Our veteran's group meets every Sunday at 1pm and you are welcome to stay as little or as long as you want. No horse experience is needed and there is no cost or fee. Unlike other organizations, we wont bug you to donate or try to guilt you into buying a t-shirt. This is a judgement free zone where every veteran is welcome.

05/26/2024

Thank you to our awesome coach Paula Mangiaracina. If anyone wants to learn how to ride, enhance their riding skills, or teach their horse to fly, Paula is amazing. She is located just a few minutes east of St. Louis MO.

05/26/2024

Everyone did exceptionally well today. 17 classes and 19 ribbons for this weekend. We now have 2 champion ribbons, 13 first place ribbons, 1 second place ribbon, 1 third place ribbon, and 2 fourth place ribbons. What an awesome weekend for the Quick Six Ranch, Copper, and Bizby.

05/26/2024

The weather has broke and day 2 is about to kick off. Good luck Bizby and Copper.

05/25/2024

After day 1, 9 classes and 9 ribbons. We have 5 first place ribbons, 1 second place ribbon, 1 third place ribbon, and 2 fourth place ribbons. An excellent start for the Quick Six Ranch.

05/25/2024

Today we are making Quick Six Ranch history. Copper, who was saved from slaughter August 30th, 2021, will be showing in the Dublin Farms horse show today and tomorrow. She is being ridden by one of our veteran riders Sara. Also, Bizby will be ridden by Amy in the show. Best of luck Copper, Sara, Bizby, and Amy.

05/18/2024

Check out our new veteran's shirts promoting our VETS (Veteran's Equine Therapy) Program. If you would like to purchase one for yourself or a veteran that you know, either send us a message or order one on our webpage www.quicksixranch.org. In the comments, please put VET shirt and the branch that you would like on the sleeve.

05/13/2024

Come out for a great cause this Saturday. We will have a booth there and have our sanctuary merchandise available for purchase.

05/12/2024

From our family to yours, Happy Mother's Day.

05/10/2024

Stella would like to thank everyone who gave yesterday during Give STL Day. Without your generosity we cannot continue our mission of saving horses and saving veterans. If you missed the opportunity to donate to the sanctuary yesterday, you can still donate at https://quicksixranch.org/donate/ We are a federal 501c3 nonprofit and we have no paid employees. 100% of your donations go towards feeding and vetting all the animals at the sanctuary and are considered a charitable tax donation.

05/09/2024

Please consider donating to Quick Six Ranch home of Castelli's Mustang and Horse Sanctuary to help save mustangs and other horses like Max (pictured). We are a not-for-profit 501(c)3 charitable organization dedicated to saving both horses and veterans. Through our VET (Veteran's Equine Therapy) program, we provide free equine therapy program for veterans who suffer from PTSD. Our motto is "Veterans Saving Horses Saving Veterans". QSR utilizes Bureau of Land Management (BLM) branded mustangs and burros that were previously held in government facilities or that have been saved from slaughter, neglect, and abuse, to accomplish our mission. QSR also provides education to prevent equine neglect and abuse. https://www.givestlday.org/organization/qsr All donations are a considered a federal charitable tax donation.

05/09/2024

Today is Give STL Day. Please consider donating to Quick Six Ranch home of Castelli's Mustang and Horse Sanctuary. We are a not-for-profit 501(c)3 charitable organization dedicated to saving both horses and veterans. Through our VET (Veteran's Equine Therapy) program, we provide free equine therapy program for veterans who suffer from PTSD. Our motto is "Veterans Saving Horses Saving Veterans". QSR utilizes Bureau of Land Management (BLM) branded mustangs and burros that were previously held in government facilities or that have been saved from slaughter, neglect, and abuse, to accomplish our mission. QSR also provides education to prevent equine neglect and abuse. https://www.givestlday.org/organization/qsr All donations are a considered a federal charitable tax donation.

05/08/2024

Happy World Donkey Day! Stella sends her love. She also asks that you don't forget her and her friends tomorrow on GiveSTL Day. You can even donate today during the early donation window. Here is the link to our organization and to donate. https://www.givestlday.org/organization/qsr

05/07/2024

Come see us tomorrow evening at the STL Armory for Nonprofit Night at the Armory. We will have sanctuary shirts and hoodies available for purchase.

Wednesday, May 8 | 3660 Market St, St. Louis, MO 63110
4–8 p.m. | Trivia begins 6:30 p.m.

Enjoy food and beverages, including a specialty cocktail
Explore 25,000 feet of interactive game space
Meet peer organizations and connect with supporters

Plus, participate in St. Louis-themed trivia for a chance to win a portion of the $10,000 CASH prize pool for your favorite Give STL Day nonprofit. First place prize is $3,500!

This event is FREE and open to the public. Please attend even if your organization did not register for formal tabling space. We hope to welcome our entire nonprofit community, including organizations who are not participating in Give STL Day this year. Nonprofit Night will be a great opportunity to connect in-person and celebrate our region.

04/21/2024

Stella would like to thank everyone who came out today to see her.

04/20/2024

Come see Stella at the downtown Edwardsville park next to the library. She's dressed for the 80's.

03/27/2024

Stella's social calendar is filling up quickly. She will be at the Edwardsville Spring Beer Fest on April 20th 10am until she gets tired https://www.facebook.com/events/937880501301085 and at the Florissant American Legion on April 27th from 2pm to 6pm https://www.facebook.com/AmLgnPost444MO . Be sure to come out and say hi. We will have our sanctuary swag available for purchase too.

03/10/2024

Thank you to everyone who came out last night for our First Annual Trivia Night. It was an amazing fundraiser and our largest to date. We are already discussing how we can make next year's event even better. Mark your calendars for the 2nd Saturday in March 2025.