Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue

09/15/2025

🎉 Have a birthday coming up? Celebrate by helping horses! 🐴💛

Instead of gifts, create your own Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue birthday fundraiser. It’s simple:
1️⃣ Go to https://givebutter.com/gshbirthdayfundraiser

2️⃣ Click Fundraise under the main photo
3️⃣ Set your goal & share your unique link 🎂✨

Your special day can give rescued horses the fresh start they deserve. 💕

09/14/2025

09/14/2025

We will be going live on Facebook for in about 20 minutes! Comment below with any questions you'd like answered, horses you'd like a specific update about, or just any topics in general you'd like to discuss. Then join us at noon for the live broadcast!

09/14/2025

✨ Dakota Showdown Adoption Update ✨

Five amazing horses that participated in the Dakota Showdown, spending their summer with trainers, are still looking for homes. Apply now to come meet them!

Felix – Rising Star yearling gelding, curious and thoughtful, ready to learn and grow with the right person. (Located at the GSH facility near Scotland, SD)

Ivy – Rising Star yearling filly, strong, confident, and brave — she’s got presence and plenty of flash. (Located at the GSH facility near Scotland, SD)

Onyx – Foundation Division 3-yr-old BLM Mustang gelding, eye-catching and playful, with a solid start on his basic skills. He loves people and seeks attention, making him a fun partner to bring along. (Located at the GSH facility near Scotland, SD)

Twister – Foundation Division Mustang gelding, a long-legged, flashy boy who enjoys learning. In addition to his solid foundation, he’s accepted a rider and is just beginning under-saddle training with his trainer Beth. (Located near Sioux Center, IA)

Forrest – Foundation Division Mustang gelding, smart and quick to learn. He’s catching up fast and making up for lost training time with his trainer Marlee. (Located near Fargo, ND)

👉 Apply now to meet these horses and see if one is the right fit for you: https://gentlespirithorses.org/horses/available

09/14/2025

Still need sponsors for:

💕 Tipsy & Dottie
👑 Princess Di & Simba
🥤 Cola & Grace (our sweet hinny)

Then we can move on to another group in the herd for dewormers! Thanks to everyone who has already donated to help with deworming ... either the ponies/donkeys are others!

09/14/2025

🐎✨ Saddle up for an unforgettable day at the rescue! ✨🐎

Bug Club Horse Day Camp
📅 Sunday, September 21 | 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
👧🧒 For kids ages 6–14
💲 Just $95 per child

Is your child crazy about horses? 🐴 This full-day camp is packed with hands-on learning, riding, and creative fun! No experience needed — just bring curiosity and a love for animals 💕

Here’s what campers will do: ✅ Learn grooming & bathing techniques
✅ Discover horse anatomy
✅ Practice safe leading
✅ Enjoy leadline riding in English, Western & ba****ck styles
✅ Make a horse-themed art project to take home 🎨

🧃 What to bring: 🥪 Sack lunch
👟 Closed-toe shoes
👖 Long pants
💧 Water bottle

📍 Spots are limited — don’t miss out! Check out our Tiny Tots camp on Saturday for the younger kids too! Register now: https://givebutter.com/2025BugClubCamps

Let your child build confidence, make new friends, and connect with these incredible animals in a fun, safe environment ❤️

09/13/2025

🐴🐴🐴 Pony & Donkey Dewormer Drive! 🐴🐴🐴

It’s deworming time for our littlest herd members—the ponies and donkeys! Because they can share tubes, your $13.25 per tube donation goes even further to keep them healthy and happy.

Here’s how they pair up for their dewormer “buddy system”:

🐴 Kiwi & Monroe - Stacy C
🌟 Chip & Belle - Corey K
💕 Tipsy & Dottie
👑 Princess Di & Simba
🥤 Cola & Grace (our sweet hinny)
💌 Jinny & Yogi - Sarah B
🌸 Maysilee & Merrilee - Spenser P

Each tube = one healthy pair of long ears or tiny hooves. Together, we can cover the whole herd!

👉 Donate $13.25 per tube at gentlespirithorses.org/donate
and keep our ponies & donkeys strong. Every gift makes a BIG difference for these little ones!

Let us know in the notes on your donation or in the comments which pair you’d like to sponsor!

09/13/2025

🌸 Meet Annie – A Gentle Soul Looking for Her Person 🌸

Annie is a 20-year-old mare who has been steadily gaining weight and is finally healthy enough for her riding evaluation. She came from auction, where she was called a “kid-safe horse” with a “sticky stifle.” After our vet check, we believe it to be a mild case of upward patellar fixation made worse by her lack of muscle. With some continued weight gain and simple physical therapy (think trot poles, hills, and backing up), she’ll only get stronger!

💕 Why you’ll love Annie:
✅ Super friendly & easy to catch
✅ Stands like a lady for grooming
✅ Leads & loads into a trailer
✅ Takes tack & rider without fuss
✅ Light, responsive, and more “whoa than go” under saddle

Because of her age and stifle, Annie is best suited for light riding (walk/trot) with someone who will truly appreciate her calm, loving nature.

A few quirks: she can be a bit pushy at feeding time and still needs some extra calories/grain. A setup where she can eat separately will help her thrive. And yes… Annie definitely enjoys a stall and the “finer things in life”

If you’re looking for a sweet, affectionate partner who’s ready for light adventures and lots of love, Annie may be your girl! 💖

👉 Apply to adopt Annie here: https://adopt.animalsfirst.com/animal/62b33391793fbc02e95c81a6/688fe47d78f880c4c70ceedd

09/13/2025

🌟 Meet Tipsy – one of your September Auction Saves 🌟

Tipsy is a 23-year-old Hackney/Welsh Cob pony mare with a long history of working hard for her people. For years, she served as an Amish pony, faithfully driving the kids to school and back every day. When she could no longer keep up with that job, she moved on to a new owner who cared for her until medical issues meant they had to rehome quickly.

That owner reached out to us after the auction and was so relieved to know that Tipsy landed safely with Gentle Spirit Horses. 💛

Tipsy came to us with a large back leg, but her previous owner kindly forwarded her x-rays, which are surprisingly clean — just a touch of arthritis. With that reassurance, we’ll be keeping a close eye on her, giving her some time to settle in, and learning what she knows so we can figure out the best path for her future.

For now, we’re just glad this sweet little mare is safe and has a chance at a happy new chapter.

💛 If you’d like to support Tipsy and our other September Auction Saves, donations are always welcome at: http://gentlespirithorses.org/donate

09/11/2025

Fall Herd Care: Deworming Time 🐴

Every fall, the entire herd needs deworming — and this year, we were able to stock up during a sale! We purchased 60 tubes to cover every horse and pony, at a total cost of $794.70. That works out to just $13.25 per horse to keep the herd healthy going into winter.

The dewormer is already here (see the photo + invoice), but your support helps cover the cost. When you sponsor a horse’s dose, you’re making sure seniors, auction saves, ponies, and permanent residents alike get the care they need.

👉 Can you cover one (or a few) horses? Just $13.25 each makes a difference.

http://gentlespirithorses.org/donate