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Golden Age Ranch

Golden Age Ranch Horse Sanctuary was formed out of the
Love of Horses & Dedicated Actions GAR exists to provide a safe haven for horses of the Virgin Islands.
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GAR strives to promote humane treatment and community involvement through the rehabilitation and retraining of the horses in our care. We provide educational programming, outreach opportunities, and equine-assisted therapy. Rides on Lindquist Beach were our main source of income. Now we provide special event space for Pony Parties, family Outings, camping trips, all with equine therapy included.

We are locally managed have our arms wide open to the animal loving thomian johnian and travelling horse people worldwide.

25/11/2024

Hi all the new viewers of our page! Come ride island style! Experience something new and support our Island Non-Profit crew. Our valued riders, friends and supporters Christmas is coming! Which means we want to do something nice to stave off that 65* freezing cold weather we’re about ready to have. If you are in the position to and are feeling generous, omgosh, just open up that app and donate.

30/06/2024

When a thoughtful husband chooses to surprise his gorgeous wife with a Trail Ride at Golden Age Ranch and asks us to make it special, we deliver.! Happy Anniversary, thank you for making us part of your memories.

14/04/2024

Welcome to the St Thomas Carnival Season!!! It was our pleasure here at Golden Age Ranch to host the entire princess hopeful procession for a nature photo shoot complete with large sweet animals in the background. I congratulate this lovely poised treasure of the Virgin Islands, Princess Jazmine Samuel!!!!! Keep striving and representing the best of us.

Congratulations to Jazmine Samuel, a 5th grade honor roll student at Joseph Sibilly Elementary School! We are incredibly proud of her capturing the title of 2024 Carnival Princess. Her dedication in academics and community involvement is truly commendable and serves as an inspiration to us all. Keep shining, Jazmine! 🎉🎊

27/01/2024

Exactly

Love your horse, not what they can do.

My horse had to retire this year.
It was unexpected and it changed everything.

But for him, nothing changed.

He still goes out in the field, still gets a nice big fluffy bed, cosy rugs and a carrot every night. He still gets remedial shoes, gets his teeth done and regularly sees a physio.

Nothing changed for him, because he’s not a machine and the level of care he gets is not dependant on what he can do. I loved riding him, but that was a privilege, not a right and certainly not a way for him to “earn” good care.

He’s not a car that can be scrapped or sold on because he can’t do what I want to do anymore.

When you take the reins of a horse, you make a commitment.

A commitment to ensure their happiness and welfare always come first; whether they are jumping big tracks, competing at Grand Prix level, hacking or grazing in a field. Level of competition or ability should not dictate the level of care.

Horses are fragile. They break. They get injured. Soemtimes they have to retire. It doesn’t mean they are any less worthy of your care, attention or money.

Stop giving away, “loaning” or selling your broken down horses because they can’t do what you want them to do and if that means you have to change your plans or put them on pause, then so be it.

Love your horse, not what they can do.

14/12/2023

I recently discovered that one of my horses identifies as a Reindeer so I’m going to support him and let him strut his stuff next week in the X-Mas Children’s parade. See you there!!!

13/12/2023

Let’s see where to start. After three hours and 3 possible drivers and a horse swap we finally got down to Paul M Pearson Gardens just on time to give these kids a thrill of a lifetime. Thank you Partners for Strings, non profit of G-Clef Academy for the invite. Thank you all my volunteers who helped out during the event. It won’t be our last. Golden Age Ranch is keeping it trucking, literally.

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Smith Bay/across From Lindquist Beach
Charlotte Amalie
00802

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We are a sanctuary for thoroughbred horses needing a home after their track career is over. We also provide a home for any abandoned horse. Location is at Smith Bay across from Lindquist Beach, with 3 acres of land home to 23 horses. When horses are rehabiltated, they are trained to be gentle, excellent horses for riding.

We offer a trail/beach ride to help with the enormous costs of maintaining 23 horses. Ride is on Lindquist Beach and lasts for an hour and half. Lessons are given before the ride to ensure a first time or novice rider is comfortable on the horse. Experienced riders may ride at their own pace once on the beach. Small groups only, maximum eight guests. Reservations must be made in advance. Rides once a day at nine am. Exceptions to the time can be arranged.

Cost $85.00 and $50.00 for child riding with the adult. Payment is cash or Paypal found on this page.

No age limit as long as the very young child is experienced. Weight limit under 275 pounds.