Unbridled Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that protects equines from slaughter and provides lifelong refuge. Located in New York, we champion equine protection through education, advocacy, and compassionate care.
As a trailblazing, volunteer-run sanctuary, Unbridled has been at the forefront of the equine protection movement for over two decades. At any given time, we provide life-saving rescue, rehabilitation, and permanent sanctuary to 60 resident horses, donkeys, and mules—each one guaranteed a lifetime of safety, dignity, and love. Once here, they are no longer at risk, ever.
Our pioneering efforts have safeguarded and transformed the lives of thousands of horses, with a focus on those funneled through the slaughter pipeline. What began in 2004 as a mission to protect a single retiring Thoroughbred has evolved into a powerful movement for horses of all breeds and backgrounds.
Unbridled holds prestigious accreditations from the EQUUS Foundation, the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries, the American Sanctuary Association, and Candid/GuideStar. These honors affirm our leadership in equine advocacy, humane care, and nonprofit transparency.
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Beyond sanctuary, we educate and empower through programs in art, academics, ethics, literacy, and animal ethics—all designed to foster ethical engagement with equines. Through immersive storytelling, curriculum development, and community outreach, we cultivate awareness of equine sentience, emotional intelligence, and social complexity.
Our legislative advocacy has led to tangible change—including a landmark law in New York protecting horses from slaughter—demonstrating our commitment to shifting societal perceptions and advancing equine welfare at every level.
Unbridled is more than a sanctuary. We are a transformative force for justice, compassion, and change. Join us in honoring the lives of equines—not as commodities, but as sentient beings worthy of love, protection, and lifelong respect.
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We offer programs in art, academics, ethics, literacy, and animal ethics—centered on fostering ethical engagement with equines. Our humane education curriculum inspires compassion, advances understanding of equine sentience, and promotes a more just world for horses.