Spirit Horse Equine Rescue

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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.

10/29/2026

FALL ZEN
I’m finally feeling well enough to enjoy some lovely fall weather.
There is no music, so you can enjoy the sounds of rustling leaves and horses munching.
These scenes from The Home Farm and our foster farm remind me WHY I do this important work.

The last few weeks have been rough - a friend’s passing, a rushed drive (1,10 miles) to Colorado for the Homes for Horses Conference & an early exit due to a near crisis at home because of an equipment failure. Once home, Clara’s rapid decline & euthanasia was truly devastating. The next day I succumbed to a horrible respiratory virus and have been the sickest I can recall in decades. Still only about 70%, but that’s an improvement.

Pile on top of that being the continued victim of cybercrime - having someone impersonating me and the rescue is so stressful! Asking for $ on “our” behalf and even making appointments with me at my home - a woman actually drove 3 hours and showed at my front door (while I was trying to sleep on the couch 😷)believing we had the horses she was interested in.

I do not know what the long-term damage to the reputations of Spirit Horse and me personally will be, but this is BAD stuff, BAD people.

Meanwhile, we “soldier on”, finding joy in autumn trees, horses glowing in the fading light, and the living, breathing, and munching result of our labor of love.

Thank you for your continued support 🩵🐴

10/23/2026

MUSTANG FILLIES
Journey to Gentle

This is Linda, the adopter, with an update. DeeDee is ill and doesn't have extra energy once she has finished the chores, so I am standing in today.
The mustangs are now at my place, but DeeDee will continue to work with them and post videos and training theory.
In this reel, watch Moonstar settle in for the trailer ride and see the fillies adjust as soon as they get off the trailer.
Trailer loading can be stressful and even dangerous for both horses and people. We will be posting a series of videos of the loading process and DeeDee will explain the Natural Horsemanship methods that were used.
Did it get ugly? Did the mustangs show their wild side?
Follow the Spirit Horse Equine Rescue page to find out!

10/21/2026

We're exceedingly sad here right now. Despite our best efforts over the past 3 months, Clara lost her battle to keep living.

Yesterday she did not want to stand, her respiratory rate was triple what it should have been, and she'd developed edema in her forehead. When the vet arrived, he explained that the edema was an indication that, systemically, she was shutting down. Her blood vessels could no longer contain all the fluid. There was no other choice but to help her cross over.

Through considerable tears, I must tell you that Clara has been, throughout this challenging battle, the most stoic horse I have ever met. Her will to survive was incredible. That is why we tried everything possible. She had improvements which gave us hope, but then something else brought her down again.

It seems so unfair that at just 9 years old, she had to leave us. I promised her I would see her at the bridge🌈

It's hard to even ask, but I hope you can find it in your heart to donate to her final expenses, which will be close to $1,000.

I am very grateful that she was able to wait until I returned from my trip to the Homes for Horses Coalition, so I could be here with her as she passed. I'm also grateful that volunteer Bobby and board member Susan could be here with me. Dr. Reynolds, who has been through this whole journey with Clara, was so gentle and kind. When he said that Clara was lucky to have found our way to us, it helped to ease the pain a bit. I'd also be remiss if I did not thank our farrier, Chris Mason, for all the hard work he did trying to get her sound again.

Thank you for being our friends 🐴💙

10/18/2026

MUSTANG FILLIES
Journey to Gentle
This video shows another day of using my DIY fly spray applicator with Terra. She's learning to accept this new tool as safe. I was really pleased with how much she let me rub on her with it. She was even comfortable with me rubbing her in vulnerable places like her belly and legs.

We're laying an important foundation for her in terms of seeing me as someone who is predicable, and predictable = safe. She's also learning that she does have a choice in the matter when I allow her to walk away, but then reapproach. Notice how her head is down and she's very calm about the whole process.

It was a lovely session.

10/17/2026

Good Saturday Morning Friends!

I'm thrilled to be welcoming so many new friends who have joined us after our post about mustang Wyatt has gone pretty viral! And of course, I'm always grateful for our steadfast followers who have been with us over sooo many (18 and counting) years 💙 🐴

Today is a very special day for me! I'm at the The Homes for Horses Coalition conference in Denver Colorado. I am proud and humbled to serve on the advisory board of this organization that does so much for its over 600 members throughout the United States.

It will be my distinct honor to introduce the conference's keynote speaker, Dr. Steve Peters. In the quest to make the world a better place for horses (and their humans) I "discovered" Steve 3 years ago and his research on the equine brain, and latest book, Horse Brain Science - Simplified by Dr. Stephen Peters are revolutionary and SHOULD be the key we have all been looking for to guide the way we interact with horses. All of his books are fantastic and I learned even more at one of his clinics earlier this year.

BIG DAY - hope I don't fall off the podium in my excitement!

10/16/2026

After yesterday's fun video of Wyatt, we still have THIS to deal with. I can't even express how enraged to makes me to see someone else messaging that they are me! We will continue to work on this ... there have to be consequences for this!

10/15/2026

I meant to schedule this post for this morning, but a slip of the finger posted it near midnight - so resharing now😄🩵🐴

10/15/2026

Oh, Wyatt! This guy is one of our mustang herd - and he is a character!
Due to my upcoming trip to Denver for The Homes for Horses Coalition conference, we put out some round bales to keep them busy. These are 1,200 pound bales and he just treats it like a scratching toy!

Never underestimate the strength and cleverness of a horse 🐴💙

10/12/2026

AAARRRGGGHHH! WHAT IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE????

A follower just sent us a message about this fake FB page that is supposedly us! Our address is used, but the email is incorrect, as is the phone number...phone number has a Denver area code.

They are asking for donations AND are offering horses "for sale". They have 9K followers.

I've already received emails on OUR legitimate email about horses.

This has been reported to FB and will be reported to the FBI as it is a cybercrime.

Can you please share this far and wide to spread the news - so people don't send ANYTHING to whomever this is.

10/12/2026

Meanwhile, at The Home Farm & foster farm - the lovely Julie (30 years young), Holy Week, Charlotte at the door, and lovely Juniper (one of our many mustangs). There’s always a lot going on and we’re often treated to gorgeous sunsets 🐴🌅

Address

4107 N Rivers Edge Drive
Janesville, WI
53548

Telephone

+16087742526

Website

http://www.spirithorseequinerescue.org/, https://1d10gp-vj.myshopify.com/

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