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GENTLE SPIRIT HORSES RESCUE

HELPING HORSES
in SOUTH DAKOTA

Gentle Spirit Horses is a rescue and sanctuary for horses based out of Scotland, South Dakota. Our mission is to provide assistance to neglected, abused and unwanted horses, and through outreach and education, promote responsible horse ownership.

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Gentle Spirit Horses is a rescue and sanctuary for horses based out of Scotland, South Dakota. Our mission is to provide assistance to neglected, abused and unwanted equines, and through outreach and education, promote responsible horse ownership.

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GSH is an all volunteer organization and we would love your help! Check out our volunteer page to see how you can help.

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We know that sometimes it is impossible to keep your horse, but you still want to keep it safe. We can help. Learn how and start the process.

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We stay busy at Gentle Spirit Horses! Find all our upcoming events here, from volunteer opportunities to fun days and fundraising events. 

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Latest Articles, Updates  & News

The Parts of Rescue That Stay Quiet: Beyond the Save

    24 January 2026
Two years ago today, we almost lost Honey. At the time, we shared the basics — that there had been an emergency, that she was injured, and that she ultimately recovered. What we ...
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Volunteer Orientation & Farm Tour

    10 January 2026
Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue is a little unique. Unlike most rescues our size — and many horse rescues overall — we don’t have anyone whose time is devoted exclusively to the ...
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Our success isn’t measured by how many leave… but by how well ...

    10 January 2026
Almost a third of the horses in our care are over 25, and many are blind, injured, or unrideable — but still full of life. If you believe every horse deserves the chance to grow ...
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Find out how you can help us help horses and improve horse welfare. Make a financial contribution, visit our online shop, become a volunteer, or leave a legacy today.

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