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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 has several horses looking for new homes. Is your next horse here?

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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

Gentle Spirit horses received our registered freeze brand!

    8 March 2026
It’s been five years in the making, but today the first group of Gentle Spirit horses received our registered freeze brand. We officially registered our brand a few years ago and ...
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Auction

2026 Auction Fund!

    8 March 2026
The March 15 auction is coming up quickly, and we’re beginning to build the fund that will determine how many horses we can help. We typically raise about $1,500 per horse to ...
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Learning Series

Today, March 1, is National Horse Protection Day!

    8 March 2026
Horse protection is not a one-day focus for us. It’s the reason we exist. Protection can look different depending on the situation. Sometimes it means stepping in at auction. ...
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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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