Borderlands Horse Sanctuary

Borderlands Horse Sanctuary is a 501(c)3 nonprofit based in Humboldt, South Dakota that provides a permanent retirement home for senior horses to enjoy their twilight years. Borderlands Horse Sanctuary accepts senior horses who are 20 years old (or older) and have no major medical issues that require immediate veterinary care. Your generous support allows us to open our doors to deserving senior horses who need a place to rest for their final years. Borderlands Horse Sanctuary is funded solely through donations and run by volunteers. It is through your support that we can help senior horses.

Borderlands Horse Sanctuary’s main focus is providing a retirement home for senior horses. However, wisdom comes from age and we want to share the wisdom the horses at Borderlands have to offer. As Borderlands Horse Sanctuary continues to grow, so will the available programs. We are always looking for volunteers to assist in these programs.

Sanctuary Program

Senior horses enjoy full retirement with 24×7 turnout unless there’s inclement weather. Each horse is evaluated daily to ensure proper health and quality of life.

PenPal Program

Become a PenPal with one of the Borderlands horses via email or snail mail. Enjoy stories and wisdom from their adventures!

Education and Outreach

Knowledge is wisdom and the Borderlands horses have a lot of wisdom to share with their years of experience. Find them at meet and greets and other events!