Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue & Sanctuary

29571 419th Avenue Scotland, South Dakota 57059

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Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue & Sanctuary in Scotland, SD

Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue & Sanctuary is an equine rescue based in Scotland, South Dakota, about 45 miles north of Mitchell. Founded in 2010, it is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and an all-volunteer organization dedicated to helping neglected, abused, and unwanted horses, while promoting responsible horse ownership through outreach and education. Its programs include owner surrender assistance, rehabilitation and rehoming, a children's education program called The Bug Club, and the Dakota Showdown Horse Trainer Challenge. The rescue also cares for permanent resident horses and donkeys and works to place rehabilitated animals into new adoptive homes.

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Review the available horses, read the adoption policy, submit an adoption application, and set up a meeting where staff observe your interaction with (and riding of) the horse before approving the placement.

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