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Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue Gentle Spirit Horses is a horse rescue near Scotland, South Dakota. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit.

10/31/2026

Boo at the Barn - Trick or Treat with the Horses has started! We'll be set up until at least 3pm also hope to see you here!

IT'S BOO AT THE BARN DAY! 🎃🐴Rain putting a damper on your Halloween plans? Come trick-or-treat with the horses at Gentle...
10/31/2026

IT'S BOO AT THE BARN DAY! 🎃🐴

Rain putting a damper on your Halloween plans? Come trick-or-treat with the horses at Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue!

We've been busy cleaning barns, decorating stalls, and getting the horses and ponies ready for an afternoon of Halloween fun! Our costumed horses will be waiting to greet visitors, and we've got candy ready for the trick-or-treaters!

And here's our guarantee: Bring your kids out to the rescue, and they'll go home with candy! 🍬

Boo at the Barn is for ALL AGES! From newborns to 99-year-olds, everyone is welcome to come visit the horses, enjoy the costumes, and have a little Halloween fun. You don't need to have kids to join us - just a costume!

And don't forget your dogs! Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome to come trick-or-treat, too. We've got treats for them as well!

🎃 TODAY, Saturday, October 31
🎃 1–3 p.m. (and we may stay open until 4 if we're still getting visitors!)
🎃 Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue & Sanctuary
🎃 29571 419th Ave, Scotland, SD
🎃 FREE admission! Freewill donations appreciated.

So if the rainy weather has you rethinking your Halloween plans in Sioux Falls, Yankton, or anywhere in between, come spend part of your afternoon with us!

We've got horses, costumes, candy, and plenty of Halloween spirit. All we're missing is YOU!

Come trick-or-treat with the horses! 🐴🎃

For Phoenix, dental care is part of a much bigger recovery. Phoenix is 20 years old and came to Gentle Spirit a month ag...
10/31/2026

For Phoenix, dental care is part of a much bigger recovery. Phoenix is 20 years old and came to Gentle Spirit a month ago in extremely poor body condition. He's now getting a weight-gain diet, grain twice a day, and free-choice hay as we work to help him recover.

On November 11, he'll have a dental examination so we can identify and correct any problems that might make chewing difficult or interfere with his progress.

We're looking for sponsors to help cover Phoenix's veterinary care. Our goal is $250 per horse, but any amount helps.

Meet Phoenix and help sponsor his care: https://givebutter.com/2026fallvetday/phoenix10

The barn is getting ready for Halloween!We're putting the finishing touches on Boo at the Barn, and tomorrow afternoon w...
10/30/2026

The barn is getting ready for Halloween!

We're putting the finishing touches on Boo at the Barn, and tomorrow afternoon we'll be welcoming trick-or-treaters to Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue!

Come visit the horses and ponies, check out their costumes and decorated stalls, collect some candy, and enjoy a little Halloween fun at the farm.

There's no admission fee, and everyone is welcome. Bring your kids, invite some friends, and don't forget your costumes!

TOMORROW, Saturday, October 31 from 1–3 p.m.
29571 419th Ave, Scotland, SD

WE NEED YOUR HELP! Our Fall Veterinary Day is coming up November 11, and we have a LOT of horses who need care!We're pre...
10/30/2026

WE NEED YOUR HELP! Our Fall Veterinary Day is coming up November 11, and we have a LOT of horses who need care!

We're preparing for one of our biggest veterinary days of the year, with nearly 20 horses needing dental care, examinations, X-rays, and other veterinary procedures. Many are seniors, while others are recent arrivals who need attention before they're ready for adoption.

Our goal is to raise $4,500 to help cover the cost of this visit, and we're asking our supporters to help us get there!

We've created individual sponsorship pages for the horses, so you can choose who you'd like to help. Each horse has a $250 fundraising goal to help cover their veterinary expenses, with donations of any amount welcome.

So far, Paris is our first fully sponsored horse, thanks to a generous $500 donation! That leaves a whole lot of horses still waiting for sponsors.

Can you help us get a few more horses sponsored before November 11?

Visit our campaign, choose a horse, and make a donation. Whether it's $10, $25, $50, or a full sponsorship, every contribution helps us provide the care these horses need.

https://givebutter.com/2026fallvetday

And if you can't donate right now, please share! We'd love to see every horse on this page receive some support before veterinary day.

Making your Halloween plans? Don't forget Boo at the Barn this Saturday!Join us at Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue for an af...
10/30/2026

Making your Halloween plans? Don't forget Boo at the Barn this Saturday!

Join us at Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue for an afternoon of trick-or-treating with the horses! Our stalls will be decorated, the horses and ponies will be in costume, and we'll have candy, games, and treats for the dogs, too.

A few things to know:
🎃 Saturday, October 31
🎃 1–3 p.m.
🎃 29571 419th Ave, Scotland, SD
🎃 FREE admission! Freewill donations appreciated.
🎃 Costumes encouraged for kids and dogs!

Bring the whole family, and feel free to share this with anyone looking for something fun to do on Halloween!

10/29/2026

Loretta is a cautious mare who seems to have had very little handling. She isn't mean though. Given the size of her belly we thought she may be close to foaling but as time passes with no baby, we've decided it's time to work on gentling to find out once and for all if she is bred, and if not, to help her find a home.

The future is bright at Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue & Sanctuary, and we're already thinking about what we hope to accomp...
10/29/2026

The future is bright at Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue & Sanctuary, and we're already thinking about what we hope to accomplish in 2027!

Our dreams are big, but they're rooted in something simple: helping more horses and the people who care about them.

One of our biggest goals is to expand access to equine wellness services. We envision a future where our rescue can serve as a hub for veterinary care, education, and resources that help horse owners keep their animals healthy and safe. In 2027, we hope to take meaningful steps toward that vision by offering more opportunities for equine wellness clinics and preventative care.

We also want to continue growing the opportunities that help rescue horses find their next chapters. Through programs like the Dakota Showdown Trainer Challenge, community events, and adoption outreach, we can help more people discover what rescue horses are capable of and connect them with loving homes.

Both goals support the same mission we've worked toward for more than 15 years: improving the lives of horses through rescue, rehabilitation, education, and responsible placement.

We're excited about what's ahead, and grateful for the community that helps make it possible.

South Dakota Gives

Welcome back, Saylor!This lovely, big three-year-old originally came to Gentle Spirit in 2024 as an unhandled yearling a...
10/29/2026

Welcome back, Saylor!

This lovely, big three-year-old originally came to Gentle Spirit in 2024 as an unhandled yearling and was adopted a few months later after learning the basics of handling. He's spent the past couple of years in a wonderful home, and earlier this year completed 60 days of training with Bryan Roselles, where he was started under saddle.

Saylor has a great foundation! He's friendly, leads, loads, does well for grooming and hoof care, and has been ridden at the walk, trot, and canter. But he's also still a young horse with a lot to learn about the world, and his family has found that he can be quite watchful and easily startled in some situations.

With young children at home, his adopters felt that Saylor would be better suited to a different environment where he could continue gaining experience and confidence. We appreciate them recognizing that and reaching out to us, as they promised to do when they adopted him.

We're happy to have Saylor back and will spend some time getting to know him again, checking his vision, and evaluating where he's at in his training. He's been friendly and cooperative since arriving, and we're looking forward to learning more about him.

Once we have a better feel for his needs, Saylor will be looking for a home experienced with young, green horses that can continue his education and help him mature.

Welcome home, Saylor!

Benny was ready for the races at last year's Boo at the Barn!Our horses have worn some pretty creative costumes over the...
10/28/2026

Benny was ready for the races at last year's Boo at the Barn!

Our horses have worn some pretty creative costumes over the years, and we're looking forward to seeing what everyone comes up with this Saturday.

If you're looking for something fun and different to do with the kids on Halloween, come trick-or-treat with the horses! We'll have decorated stalls, candy, games, and horses and ponies in costume.

Saturday, October 31, from 1–3 p.m.
Gentle Spirit Horses Rescue
29571 419th Ave, Scotland, SD

It's free to attend, and costumes are encouraged for kids and dogs, too!

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29571 419th Avenue
Scotland, SD
57059

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+16052152188

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