Refuge Farms, Inc. - Horse Rescue & Sanctuary

Refuge Farms, Inc. - Horse Rescue & Sanctuary Refuge Farms is an IRS designated 501c3 non-profit charitable organization based in Wisconsin

A great example to righting a sorrowful wrong. Thank you, Colorado!!
07/14/2026

A great example to righting a sorrowful wrong. Thank you, Colorado!!

The establishment of a 22,000-acre sanctuary in northwest Colorado marks a transformative moment for American mustangs. By moving away from the cycle of short-term holding facilities, this project provides a permanent, free-roaming refuge where horses can finally reconnect with their natural rhythms. The landscape—a rugged expanse of canyons and grasslands—is designed not just as an enclosure, but as a space where these animals can rebuild the complex family bonds that are often fractured during government-led removals from public lands.

This initiative is a powerful example of how private-sector leadership can offer tangible solutions to the complex challenges of wildlife management. As environmental pressures and population debates continue to influence how we handle wild equines on public acreage, providing a sanctuary of this scale serves as a vital safety net. It proves that there is a viable alternative to confinement: one that respects the spirit of the horse and honors the necessity of wide-open spaces.

As the sanctuary develops, it represents a beacon of hope for the future of wild horse advocacy. It shifts the narrative from mere management to genuine preservation, ensuring that hundreds of mustangs are granted the dignity of living out their lives with the autonomy they were meant to possess. This project is a testament to the fact that when we invest in space and respect for natural behavior, we provide the most meaningful form of protection possible.

What a grand gift to our hallowed horses! Thank you, Colorado!!! Thank you!
07/14/2026

What a grand gift to our hallowed horses! Thank you, Colorado!!! Thank you!

Colorado did something rare for wild horses. It gave them room instead of another chase.

The real detail is how big that promise became.

The Wild Animal Sanctuary acquired 22,450 acres near Craig in northwest Colorado, about 29 square miles of hills, valleys, and natural water. That is larger than Manhattan, except instead of traffic, glass towers, and people arguing over parking, it is open country built for hooves.

The refuge was created for rescued mustangs, with the goal of letting hundreds roam with minimal human interference. No circus of helicopters. No long-term warehouse life in holding pens. Just terrain that finally matches the animal.

For horses that became symbols of the American West, space is not a luxury. It is the whole point.

Sometimes freedom does not need a speech. It needs a fence line moved farther away.

This looks very good - the creator is well known and people praise her works. Now. If I can just figure out how to watch...
07/09/2026

This looks very good - the creator is well known and people praise her works. Now. If I can just figure out how to watch it!!

Any clues or directions on where/how to watch this movie?

If you do watch it, please tell us your impression!

Sandy and The Herd

Watch episode 1 of 'Listening to the Horse', the 7 episode, award winning documentary produced and directed by Elaine Heney at www.listeningtothehorse.com

I've never seen this before but this morning, it calms this frantic soul. It seems to be anonymous but is worth the read...
06/24/2026

I've never seen this before but this morning, it calms this frantic soul. It seems to be anonymous but is worth the read - in my opinion. Enjoy and just breathe. . . . .

04/04/2026
Thank you to those of you who still keep the animals in your heart in this season of shopping, eating, and Ho!Ho!Ho!. We...
12/21/2025

Thank you to those of you who still keep the animals in your heart in this season of shopping, eating, and Ho!Ho!Ho!.

We greatly appreciate our supporters and yet we find ourselves in need of help with March and April feed supplies - each month at $1135.. Your gifts have insured January and most of February feed needs are met.

Your long-standing belief in our Missions shows with your help. However, we still need more your help.

If you can donate, that is wonderful and THANK YOU! If not, please share this posting and comment. We do so appreciate you, our supporters!

With faith & Merry Christmas!
Sandy and The Texans and The Herd

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3035 Highway 29 P O Box 195
Spring Valley, WI
54767

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