Wild Horse Spirit is a  hands-on, private, non-profit,  Wild Horse Rescue, Advocacy Organization, & Sanctuary, co-founded by Bobbi Royle & Betty Kelly.  WHS received its 501(c)(3) charitable organization status in 1993.  Wild Horse Spirit's track record echoes our love & life's dedication to the precious "Spirits".  Like-minded volunteers & supporters make our dreams & goals possible.  Constant vigilance is a must to protect & preserve America's free-roaming wild horses on both public & private lands.  We are dedicated to working with other organizations & people who have our same concerns & goals.  We are non-paid, dependent upon donations, fund-raising activities, & receive no governmental funds. All donations are tax-deductible.  
 

►Mission Statement-Objectives   ►History   ►Accredited Sanctuary     ►Fund Raising-Activities  ►Visit Us-Meet The Spirits 
 

  Wild Horse Spirit's Mission Statement and Objectives

► Humane Treatment, Rescue and Rehabilitation of injured, sick or jeopardized wild horses.
►Preservation and Protection of free-roaming wild horses on public and private ranges. 
       Our motto is, "As It Should Be, Wild Horses Running Free ".
►Rigid Adoption Guidelines to prevent auction and slaughter of wild horses.
►Support, Educational & Referral system for concerned citizens, adopters & their
       wild horses, including resistant-free training, veterinary services, feeding & safe
       horse keeping to insure a lifetime friendship & commitment between the adopter
       and the wild horse.
►Preserve WHS’ sanctuary of rescued wild horses for their remaining natural lives.
►Education about wild horses as America's "Living Symbols of Freedom"
       (Craig C. Downer), their essential roles as wildlife that sustains a naturally balanced ecosystem on western lands
       and that modern horse, Equus caballus, evolved on the North America continent and is a re-introduced
        native species.

   History of Wild Horse Spirit

     Living in a foothill community just east of Reno, Nevada, we were privileged to live harmoniously among free-roaming bands of wild horses.  We learned of their beauty, sound bodies and great intelligence and an amazing highly socialized sensitive family structure.  We fell in love with them.  In our naiveté, we thought they were protected, as most Americans think, but we soon discovered the bleak plight of America's wild horses.  Since 1989, we began "Saving One Horse at a Time".  Communities expanded and natural water sources and migratory ranges used by the wild ones for hundreds of years were blocked.  Horses were called "intruders".  In 1994, we moved to a larger area in Washoe Valley bringing our rescued wild ones with us to their new home.  We continued to rescue injured and jeopardized wild ones from both public and private ranges as the need arose.  We found that "adoption" was not a panacea, but primarily a political funnel that provides a means to quickly and quietly remove wild horses leading many to auction and slaughter.

     Wild Horse Spirit, an Accredited Sanctuary

                
         In December 2000, Wild Horse Spirit became an Accredited Sanctuary through The Association of Sanctuaries, a process that included an on-site  visit by TAOS Foundation.  Certification of Accreditation states:

   Activities and Fund Raising  

    GARAGE sales of donated items, WHS booths at local functions, sale of merchandise such as WHS T-shirts, WHS sweat shirts, WHS bumper stickers (As It Should Be, Wild Horses Running Free), WHS caps, Wild Horse Calendars, donated merchandise and hand-made items, etc. Local sign-up #1919 Wild Horse Spirit at Scolari's Market gives 1% of your gross purchases to Wild Horse Spirit.  The generosity of supporters enables our dedication to help a wild one whenever the need arises.  This year's annual garage sale in Hidden Valley, Reno, is on Saturday, in August 2007.  Please give us a call, Bobbi 775-883-5488, if you have items for this year's 2007 garage sale or for next year.
 

◄Check out our Photos of Free Roaming Wild Horses that shares with you rare photos taken by Betty over the years...Yes, you may purchase them, too.  ALL proceeds go to Wild Horse Spirit.  Click the photo for the gallery and more information.
 

"Shadow Spirits" 
   by Nancy Christy-Moore 

This absolutely gorgeous "Spirit" print was donated to
Wild Horse Spirit by Nancy to help our fund raising efforts.
To help the wild "Spirits" and be owner of this print go
to Raffle Tickets  for further information about Nancy's
print.

Shadow Spirits is a Giclée - limited edition of 300, signed
 and numbered. Image size is 14x20 and it's printed
 on watercolor paper 16x22. 

     
Raffle WINNER (right) of the beautiful 88x100" hand-made Wild Horse Quilt by Ardith Raine that is dedicated to the 1998 Christmas holiday slaughter of 34 Virginia Range wild horses, was Laura Carman of Reno NV.  The drawing took place on 3-21-2002 after America's Justice System settled with a "slap-on-the-hand" plea-bargaining for the three defendants on 2-11-2002 for only one horse. Congratulations, Laura!  And thanks a million, Ardith, for your help!  Your quilt has a great home!

 Trial-plea-bargained...Sentencing 2-11-2002

The dedication written on Ardith's quilt stated:  "Wild Horse Spirit.  Bless the 34 wild ones who were massacred over December holidays 1998.  In memory of "Hope", her family and friends.  Quilt made by Ardith Raine for Wild Spirits everywhere.  Reno, Nevada 1999."      

  Again, Wild Horse Spirit receives no governmental funds or assistance.  We are a private non-profit organization dependent upon donations, fund raising, etc.  Your help, whether as a contributor or volunteer, is needed & deeply appreciated.  Call Bobbi (775-883-5488) or E-Mail for information about Raffle tickets for SHADOW SPIRITS, planned Clinics, or wish to purchase our photos of free roaming wild horses taken over the years.
 
  ►If interested in wild horse gentling-training-information and "Tips" Clinic, call Bobbi at 775-883-5488 or E-Mail us.
 

  Visit Us and Meet the Rescued Spirits

   Visit us for a "Wild Horse Fix" and meet rescued "Spirits".  Currently, Wild Horse Spirit provides sanctuary to wild horses, originating from both federal and private lands, each with a unique rescue story.  Come to meet Brite, Whisper, Taffy, Skye, Bugz, Spirit, Jess, Cinnamon, Ned, Cookie, Shadow, Red, Mona, Charlie Wild Horse, Reina, Shelby, Billy, Freedom, Alf, L-Jay, Grey, Mica, Sarah, Jonni Rose , Katy, and Miles.  Our newest rescues are , Silver Dolly, an injured 4-week-old filly and Grace, an abandoned titled BLM wild horse. Each has an amazing a personal rescue story.  Help us continue our "labor of love" by supporting a wild horse with a donation, volunteering time to help, or donating items for our annual garage sale.  Just give us a call.  Otherwise, if just you  need a "wild horse fix", let us know. Thanks for your concern and help.
 

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