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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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15 Years, 15 Stories

Hamilton — The Colt Who Rewrote the Rules

    2 December 2025
Hamilton’s story began long before we ever laid eyes on him. His tiny frame and curled hind feet appeared in news coverage around the world, becoming one of the defining images of ...
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15 Years, 15 Stories

Beau — The One Who Stayed

    1 December 2025
Before Gentle Spirit Horses ever had a name, before we knew anything about nutrition, ulcers, blanket weights, or why certain horses seemed to lose 20 IQ points the moment the ...
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15 Years, 15 Stories

Aries — The One Who Taught Us to Slow Down

    30 November 2025
Before Aries ever came into our lives, we had just stepped into a situation that changed everything for Gentle Spirit Horses. It was early winter, and we’d been called about a ...
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