Wild Rose Sanctuary

05/31/2026

😔 What a sad day for the horse world. Our hearts here at the Ranch, and Wild Rose Sanctuary, are heavy for everyone impacted by the heartbreaking events at the "NBHA Professional’s Choice" "Barrel Racing Las Vegas Super Show" yesterday, May 30th.

Multiple barrel horses were intentionally injured after being stabbed multiple times, in their horse barn stalls, by (according to reports) a fellow competitor.

Our prayers are with the horses receiving urgent care, their owners, families, fellow competitors, and the event producers navigating an unimaginable situation.

Authorities responded and the suspect was reportedly taken into custody

For horse owners, competitors, and anyone who loves these incredible animals, this is the kind of nightmare you never expect to face. It is a painful reminder that we live in a hurting and broken world. Please join us in lifting up every person and horse affected; and pray for healing, protection, and comfort. 🙏💔

- Amanda

05/22/2026

Perfect day on the Rescue Sanctuary with some of my "sea of wild mustangs" that have graduated to the larger pasture, while gaining more weight, more trust, and the freedom they once knew.
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05/16/2026

I love that my ranch, (that I pray every day, I can continue to maintain) provides wide open spaces for the 47 rescues, wild mustangs and Sanctuary horses of Wild Rose Sanctuary, to run recovered, and feel the winds of freedom whispering across their manes.

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05/04/2026

01/19/2026

Ohhh Ira... you've turned 18 years old, and still as regal as ever.

01/04/2026

12/08/2025

Days like these ❤️

12/08/2025

Days like these ❤️
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11/20/2025

Due to the very serious and fast spreading outbreak of the Equine EHV-1 Virus, the Sanctuary is closed and on lockdown, until further notice, in order to protect the 32 rescue and sanctuary horses that live their lives here, (and our ranch horses.) We cannot receive any livestock haulers, as well as any other vehicles that have come from other horse facilities, ranches, etc. The outbreak is reported to have been originally found in or near the Waco area, and is spreading quickly. This is a deadly disease for equine, and we simply cannot take any chances with the horses here. Godspeed this gets under control quickly, for everyone. 🙏🏻

PRESS RELEASE: Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) today issued an alert to Texas horsemen of an outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1) reported by Texas veterinarians after the recent World Championship Barrel Racing (WPRA) Finals in the Waco area on November 5-9. Commissioner Miller is urging all horse owners, trainers, and venue operators who attended or were in proximity to the event, or who have recently returned from any large equine gathering in the Waco region in the last 14 days to act swiftly, monitor their animals carefully, and implement heightened biosecurity measures.

“This virus can spread fast, it can be deadly, and the earliest signs are often so subtle they’re easy to miss,” Commissioner Miller, himself an avid horseman, said. “That’s why monitoring your horses right now is critical. The quicker we identify a potential case, the better chance we have to protect not only our animals, but the entire Texas equine community.”

READ HERE: https://texasagriculture.gov/News-Events/Article/10631/Commissioner-Miller-Alerts-Texas-Equine-Industry-of-EHV-1-Outbreak