Horse Adoption & Rescue - Horse Directories

A 501 (c)(3) non-profit, dedicated to helping down on their luck horses. Advocate for Wild Mustangs, and protect open spaces and the environment for all.

Spirit to be Free is a non-profit animal sanctuary that rescues and rehabs dogs, horses, pigs, cats, goats, and sheep. Most of the animals are strays or abandoned.

California Coastal Horse Rescue, founded in 2000, cares for those horses that no one else will care for. We provide food, shelter, rehabilitation, medical care, and adoption services for horses that have been abused, abandoned or neglected.

It all began with a horse, a child and a dream. It was a sweltering summer day in July 2010 when 10-year-old Marcus climbed atop Gabe, the former party pony adopted by Hope Reins to serve as the first official ‘equine counselor.’ The red-haired foster boy wore a broad smile and sat upright as his counselor led Gabe around the pasture – unaware that he was the first of many more hurting kids that would enter the gates of this special place.

Yes, Kim Tschirret had a dream. The Raleigh mom of two and former marketing executive with Thomas the Tank Engine had recently read a remarkable book that not only touched her heart deeply but evoked a sense of personal purpose – a passionate mission she later could only attribute to God’s artful plan.

“Hope Rising” was the book – and its author, Kim Meeder, chronicled heart wrenching stories of abused horses she and her husband, Troy, rescued and the hurting kids who began to find hope and healing themselves while helping care for the extraordinary horses. The Oregon couple witnessed the natural connection between emotionally and physically wounded kids and horses – and embarked on an amazing journey by founding Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch, which today is home to dozens of horses and has served thousands of kids and families.

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit horse rescue organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption of those equines who become abused, neglected and abandoned. We are committed to reducing the number of cases involving horse abuse through community outreach and educational programs.