Spirit Horse Equine Rescue

Spirit Horse Equine Rescue A 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to helping equines in need and providing information about natural methods of horse keeping and training.

Spirit Horse strives to make the world a better place for all domestic equines. Through education in Natural Horsemanship we endeavor to help people make the change from traditional horsemanship, which uses fear, intimidation and mechanical devices to Natural Horsemanship which is based upon equine psychology, communincation and behavior.

We could not agree more!
09/02/2025

We could not agree more!

LABOR DAY 🇺🇸There is no doubt that people work hard, and we deserve a day to honor that.But let us not forget about the ...
09/01/2025

LABOR DAY 🇺🇸

There is no doubt that people work hard, and we deserve a day to honor that.

But let us not forget about the amazing equine - who has made our work easier! Thanks for the “horsepower” 🐴🩵

We're so saddened to share news of the passing of the kindest little miniature horse ever. Cheyenne came to us over a do...
08/31/2025

We're so saddened to share news of the passing of the kindest little miniature horse ever.

Cheyenne came to us over a dozen years ago with his partner, Sassy. They were fostered and then adopted by Jeannie Welsh. It was a project to keep them comfortable, as they'd both been foundered. But their quality of life remained good, and we're grateful for Jeannie's care. Sadly, Sassy passed away a few years ago, and Bobby became Cheyenne's herd mate.

This dear fellow began showing signs of colic last week, and despite veterinary intervention, he just couldn't pull through.

The second photo shows one of the pieces of artwork in our show ... it is Cheyenne, just after he arrived at The Home Farm, nuzzling his favorite kitty (also a rescue), Uncle Tyge, who has also passed over.

It's comforting to think of them as reunited across the Rainbow Bridge 🌈

As requested, these are almost all the works of art that will are hung at the gallery at the Firefly Coffeehouse in Oreg...
08/30/2025

As requested, these are almost all the works of art that will are hung at the gallery at the Firefly Coffeehouse in Oregon, Wisconsin. We were limited to 80 photos, so will include the remaining few in another post.

Included in the Captions: Name of Work, Type of Art, Size, Artist, and Price. Some come with a story about the subject of the artwork. They have an "*Story" in the captions.

If you interested in purchasing, please email: [email protected] or text 608.774.2526

Thank you.

Between these two images, you should be able to find out everything necessary about our upcoming event.If you have quest...
08/28/2025

Between these two images, you should be able to find out everything necessary about our upcoming event.
If you have questions, please put them in the comments, as there may be others who might glean something from the answer as well.

We're getting really excited about our Art Gallery Show and Sale! Most was up on Monday, but I went back yesterday to d...
08/28/2025

We're getting really excited about our Art Gallery Show and Sale! Most was up on Monday, but I went back yesterday to do some "tweaking". It was so satisfying to hear from so many of Firefly Coffeeshop's employees! They said they are thrilled to be looking at our display and reading the stories that accompany some of them.

Here is an example of one piece and its story. Please let us know what you think!

BIG DAY!Today we hang our 91 fabulous pieces of art at the Firefly Coffeehouse in Oregon Wisconsin! 🖼️🖼️🖼️☕️This incred...
08/25/2025

BIG DAY!
Today we hang our 91 fabulous pieces of art at the Firefly Coffeehouse in Oregon Wisconsin! 🖼️🖼️🖼️☕️

This incredible photo of Holy Week was donated by Dave Sheen, and will be in the show.

Our official start day for our SHOW AND SALE is September 1, with our Opening Reception on Friday, September 5 from 10 - 2🥳
The art will be at the coffeehouse through October 🎃

And THIS, my friends, is why we cannot have nice things 😜Cinnabar chooses to manhandle the feed pan rather than play wit...
08/24/2025

And THIS, my friends, is why we cannot have nice things 😜

Cinnabar chooses to manhandle the feed pan rather than play with the Jolly Ball intended for her amusement 🫤

08/21/2025

Wow! What a fascinating demonstration of horse behavior I was privileged to witness last evening.

Forrest, the dark bay pony on the far side of the fence, has become very protective of “his” two mares. You can see Gypsy (bay) and Wren in the background, paying little attention to the macho drama. We’ve been unable to have horses adjacent to Forrest’s pasture, as he would charge his head up over the top board, ears flat back and teeth bared. He looked like he just might try to jump - which would probably not end well considering he’s 30 years old! He would also charge at the fence, then whirl and double barrel kick - resulting in dangerous shattered one inch thick oak boards! It proves the power of a kick! Those boards are so hard, I can barely get a screw into them with an electric drill.

So, what to do so the adjacent paddock can be utilized and the horses can be safe and I can stop replacing boards??

I decided to put up just one line of 1/2 inch electric tape on Forrest’s side of the fence. I used the 6 inch long insulators so it extended out from between the top and second board.

It was operational last week. I supervised the turnout of Bjorn and Hoss. As expected, Forrest came charging toward the fence, his nose hit the electric tape, I heard the sound and watched Forrest jump back about 10 feet! Nobody likes a fence that bites.

The ensuing days, I always supervised and Forrest and his girls usually stayed grazing out in the pasture. There were no further incidents.

Last eve, Hoss got a bit too close to the fence for Forrest’s liking - and, per usual, he charged. BUT, and you can see it at the beginning of the video, he comes to a stop about 3 feet from the fence. He goes through all kinds of threatening behavior - and you can see how much it affected Hoss!

Enjoy this glimpse into horse behavior 🐴⚡️

So very true 🐴🩵
08/20/2025

So very true 🐴🩵

“Rain rain go away”.This ridiculous amount has really made 2 “dry lots” quite the opposite.Excessive ligtning⚡️⚡️ made e...
08/19/2025

“Rain rain go away”.

This ridiculous amount has really made 2 “dry lots” quite the opposite.

Excessive ligtning⚡️⚡️ made evening chores too dangerous yesterday - so feeding had to wait until 10:30 pm 🫤 Stumbling around mostly in the dark (the Ranger’s headlights only illuminate what’s in front of it 😒it), I’m fortunate to have escaped serious injury when, carrying a pile of hay, I tripped over the stubble of a dead bush! Knocking my glasses kittywampus with the hay, I managed to not face plant into the fence! My early years of ballet lessons paid off in terms of balance 🩰☺️

Today is promised to be “nice” weather 🤞

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