Permanent Residents

Little Bo
18 year old Shetland Pony Gelding

Little Bo was brought to GSH due to his weight loss and his owner's inability to get him to gain weight. Bo has Cushings and has foundered, but is also a very kind, well trained small pony. With his medical needs and the retirement of Buster and Chip from the Bug Club, Bo will remain at GSH to work in our children's program, the Bug Club.

Mona
29 year old Paint Mare

What can you say about such a loved horse? Mona came to GSH before GSH was even formed. GSH founder, Kathi bailed Mona out of an auction pen on the east coast and had her shipped to her home in Iowa. She spent many years there being a favorite mount for Kathi's husband, Mark, doing medieval games and trail riding. Mona developed heaves and as her condition worsen in damp environments, which Iowa definitely is, it was decided to move Mona to the main location in South Dakota.

Since moving to South Dakota, Mona has fast become a favorite of all volunteers and especially the Bug Club children. Mona happily joins in on every Bug Club day, showing how to be brave for shots, getting "painted" on with sidewalk chalk to help teach the parts of the horse, or giving bareback rides.

Princess Di
26 year old Shetland Pony Mare

Paisley
27 year old Paint Haflinger Mare

This is Paisley. She is a halflinger/paint cross pony looking for a retirement home under our Pasture Pals program.

Buddy
32 year old Mule Gelding

Buddy is a full-size mule who traveled the US trail riding in his previous life. Retired to GSH at 26 years old, he now works in our children's program and is a fan favorite.

Nelly
32 year old Arabian Mare

Nelly came to GSH as an owner surrender when her owner was unable to get her to gain weight. After a good dental, and transitioning her to a senior feed diet, Nelly not only regained her weight but is thriving! Six years later Nelly is now in her 30s and going strong.

Chikala (Cola)
10 year old Miniature Horse Gelding

Sully
27 year old Gelding

Sully came from AC4H broker lot in Pennsylvania prior to coming to Gentle Spirit Horses. He's a quiet, well broke boy, but much older than we were told. He remains at GSH due to his age and is part of our therapeutic riding program.

Skye
13 year old Paint Gelding

Skye is a wonderful horse who has the worst luck. He came to GSH at 19 months old, already rejected twice. He went through four adoptive homes before he was 7 years old, but always came back. Once a kid safe horse being shown by a 5 year old, he has suffered injuries due to poor handling and was granted Sanctuary due to his constant rejections. In the fall of 2017 he suffered a tying up episode, and will be slowly reintroduced to work and the Bug Club this summer.

Buster
26 year old Arabian Shetland Pony Gelding

Many will tell you that Buster Brown is the best pony ever. Prior to developing severe heaves in his early 20s, Buster was a solid member of our Therapeutic Riding Program. Now retired to South Dakota, he is an active member of our children's program, the Bug Club, though he is mostly worked with on the ground due to his heaves.

Jazz
22 year old Paint Mare

Jazz is the first horse that came into our family. Jazz stays a permanent resident due to behavior problems. During the summer, Jazz is able to be ridden by specific riders with certain restrictions but loves to work and jump!