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It is not whether your words or actions are tough or gentle; it is the spirit behind your actions and words that announces your inner state.
- Rene Char
We are passionate advocates for horses and dedicated to making a positive difference in their lives. Through this blog, we aim to share inspiring rescue stories, provide valuable insights into horse care and rehabilitation, and raise awareness about the challenges faced by abandoned, neglected, and abused horses.
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Hamilton — The Colt Who Rewrote the Rules
Hamilton’s story began long before we ever laid eyes on him. His tiny frame and curled hind feet...
Beau — The One Who Stayed
Before Gentle Spirit Horses ever had a name, before we knew anything about nutrition, ulcers,...
Aries — The One Who Taught Us to Slow Down
Before Aries ever came into our lives, we had just stepped into a situation that changed everything...
Walter - When Rescue Follows the Horse, Not the Clock
Some horses arrive with histories that don’t need embellishment; the truth is hard enough. Walter...
Pirate — The One Who Started It All
People often ask us how Gentle Spirit Horses began — what moment, what spark, what decision led us...
Winnie — The Filly Who Walked Again
We first saw Winnie in a loose pen at auction — a tiny, bright-eyed filly with her hoof curled...
Summer & Emma — The Ones Who Found the Light
In 2012, we helped remove 22 surviving horses from an extreme neglect situation in Sumner, Iowa — a...
George: The Spokesdonkey Who Stole the Show
Tonight we celebrate the little donkey who has changed more hearts — and taught us more lessons —...
Sam: The One Who Refused to Quit
Some horses arrive with a presence so strong that even after they’re gone, they still shape...
Tommy — The Horse Who Helped Define Who We Became
Tonight we share the story of a horse whose influence runs so deep that pieces of him still echo...
