Grey Goose (“GiGi”) & Two Spots running free across the Skydog wilderness with the ranch’s most prominent landmark, the imposing Sheep's Rock, behind them. GiGi was a kill pen #mare, who starred in our short film. Two Spots was 1 of 4 #foals orphaned by a roundup who would not have survived holding.

Wonderful people in Tennessee saved Pippi & Zilli from ending up in a bad situation. Little Pippi was gentle, but Zilli - like most #zonkeys - had been mentally broken by efforts to train her and wanted little to do with humans. Respecting her wildness and need for freedom, they contacted us.

In 2021, the BLM removed #wildhorse Honor so brutally from Great Divide Basin WY, it left her traumatized. It took time for her to settle at Skydog, but thanks to the patience of the care team, her first buddy, Wildflower, and the mares in Cruiser's band, she knows she is home and free.

Cricket, a #wildhorse from #PaisleyDesert OR, suffered badly being rounded up and was subsequently abused in a failed adoption. She has gone through a physical and mental transformation since being rescued and is settled in Cruiser's band high in the #skydogsanctuary wilderness.

Majesty is spending all her time with her daughter Precious, who has been occasionally nursing from her mother. We hadn’t seen her do that for a little while. I’m sure it comforts them both and it’s lovely to see them so closely bonded after the sadness of Fergus’ premature birth.

From Wee Fergus’ vet: “Look at him go!! We removed his feeding tube since he’s pan feeding so well. I taped on some hind extensions to help with his laxity - they helped tremendously. He’s walking without assistance. Wobbly but a huge step!”

Wee Fergus is making progress! All is headed in a good direction. The costs for intensive care at the vet hospital are astronomical, so we are running a fundraiser of all our past Skydog shirts on Bonfire: www.bonfire.com/skydog-sanct...

Wee Fergus stood all by himself this afternoon. His name means “strong man” in Scottish and that he is! With all his numbers heading in a positive direction, he is bright and chipper, I absolutely know he can feel all the love and prayers from so many of you.

In the wild, mothers leave #foals that are too weak to stand or travel with their family. Abandoning a premature baby saves the rest of the band from danger. Majesty’s natural instincts tell her to do this. She is comforted by her daughter, Precious, while Wee Fergus is cared for at the clinic.

Wee Fergus the Fighter - Majesty’s premature #foal is unable to stand or nurse. Janelle & Koal rushed him to the vet hospital for colostrum, plasma, fluids, and a barrage of tests. Every day he survives in intensive care is a miracle, but he is still with us and getting the best care.

Beautiful Pfeiffer sashayed out to meet some other young #mares. She went thru hell to get here and stops to take it all in. Moonshadow almost didn’t survive the BLM, so she’s protective of her friend, Rapunzel. With time, they will find their balance and settle into a #herd.

The look on Dorian’s face as Birch nuzzles him says everything about the love and healing #wildhorses find in a #herd. Their first friends when they arrive at Skydog are so important for their spirits. Dorian fell right in with this band of boys that is coming together beautifully.

Socks needs a flat spot close to the barn so the vet and our team can treat his legs. Amelia’s paddock is perfect and she’s delighted to share space with this handsome hunk from South Steens. Our hope is to make him comfortable enough to be out on a larger space down the road.

We worked with trusted friends at #RosemaryFarmSanctuary to save 4 thin mustangs in horrible condition. All were dumped by a family from Tallequah OK, who have taken hundreds of BLM mustangs and flipped them into the slaughter pipeline. Flint & Pfeiffer are now at Skydog.

Pierce College Equestrian Center is now taking large animals that are being evacuated due to the #SandyFire. Please enter off of De Soto. Agoura Hills is still under evacuation warning for zone AGO-C304. Nearby zones should consider evacuating now to avoid delays.

Goliath is a 33yo former #SaltWellsCreek band #stallion with the magnificent, rare curly genetics that the BLM wants to wipe out. As he sheds his winter coat, #birds hitch a ride on his strong back and take tufts of hair to line their nests and keep their babies warm. A healthy #ecosystem in action.

Some much-needed, glorious #snow on the ground in mid-May just days after #USFS Fire Management Specialists were here with us talking about all things fire prevention for the Oregon ranch. It may be a difficult fire season due to the lack of snow and rain this winter, so let it snow!

Presley was rounded up from Antelope Valley, NV. Gorgeous with all the dun factor traits, he has both the swagger and brooding, dark shadows of his namesake. We found him broken, thin, shivering in a kill pen. but he’s blossomed as a #wildhorse at Skydog. His story: bit.ly/4txOMU0ppp

Lakota is settling in and doesn't seem to be in pain. He's an absolute sweetheart, loves cookies and attention. He has been through a lot in his 6 years of life. From now on, he’ll have exemplary vet care, the best diet and nutrition, and will be free to enjoy just being a horse.

Thank you to everyone who understood how much Lakota needed our help and stepped up for him. Our vet will check him over and we’ll devise a plan to make him comfortable and well. His story: www.skydogranch.org/lakota-then-...

Fundraising for Lakota, a South Steens mustang, rounded up as a baby & adopted out. A serious sheath infection was made much worse by hornet bites. Not worked with after training, he reverted to being a #wildhorse and refuses to be retrained. His owner wants him to be free. To Donate: bit.ly/3I1ucWT

Blossom trotting thru the blue Lewis Flax flowers, which only open on sunny days. Next comes Shasta, followed by her big brother, Dalton, and mother, Priscilla. Bear & Jagger bring up the rear to keep an eye on the youngsters. #wildhorses

Outlaw enjoys hugs and cuddles, one of the sweet relationships we have with babies who were born or grew up at #skydogsanctuary. Outlaw is the son of Dahlia, who is the daughter of Renegade and Lupine. Five generations of this #wildhorse family live at our ranch in #Oregon.

The happiest of happy endings for 3 misfits who found the perfect fit at #skydogsanctuary. Thank you #thedodo for this delightful video about #zonkeys Zee, Zebedee, and Henry the Horse. youtu.be/r6fnFvwhakA?...

May 8, 2026 is World Donkey Day. 6 million of these beautiful, sensitive, intelligent beings are slaughtered globally for a gel that is made from their boiled hides for use in beauty products. Please read and take action: www.skydogranch.org/ban-ejiao-tr...

We always see #BlueZeus guarding his family, but here he sleeps with Nike, his great love, watching over the herd. With her on watch, he knows he can rest. Their love is one for the ages, a testament to the fact that #wildhorses feel emotions and form deep family bonds. #love

Seniors Lennon & Emerson were traumatized by the roundups and BLM holding. It took them over a year to come out of hiding in the woods and feel OK about humans bringing hay and even other horses. They joined the herd over on the sloshy green pasture to spend their days grazing happily beside them.

Here are Taylor & her daughter Swift. Taylor gave birth to her little #appaloosa blue #roan #filly in BLM holding, but baby was struggling, weak, and poorly. The Burns corrals let us take them both. Today, they are healthy and strong, deep in the willow trees enjoying the green grass. #taylorswift

Commander’s rescue was so emotional and challenging, more funds were donated for him than for any other one mustang. Memphis is stunning as his coat roans out. A couple black mustangs, a couple grey, and 50 Shades of Yawning Bays grace this herd of #wildhorses

Tesoro is a hard keeper, which means he has trouble keeping on weight, especially in winter. We think the mild climate in Santa Ynez will be better for him - and he rolls in agreement. He greeted his old friend, Whiskey, but what he loves most is lots of TLC from humans, which he has in abundance.

A new girl band is taking shape with 3 young Sale (to slaughter) Authority #wildhorses. Exquisite Xanadu, Moonshadow & Rapunzel drew boundaries, as #mares do, and are settling in nicely. We hope Meadow will want to join this group before we turn them out on wide, open spaces.

The BLM has taken away the section on their dashboard that lists what facilities held the horses and at which adoption events they were sold. I believe this is a deliberate attempt to hide the numbers of #wildhorses and #burros they are funneling to slaughter.

When Zebedee the #Zonkey met Zee, he met his match. He can’t get away with shenanigans as his new mentor knows all his tricks. Zebedee follows Zee everywhere, mimics his behavior and mannerisms, wanting to be a big boy just like him. Zee is firm, but gentle and kind - just what the little guy needs.

In the Malibu Woolsey fire, Rosa’s ranch burned down around her. A hugely challenging #rescue saved her from a smoldering hill.This caused eye damage that led to total blindness. She enjoys retirement with Constance, a tiny, starved kill pen #mare saved from McLean TX, who lovingly guides her friend

Young Tucker is learning lessons in #wildhorse #herd dynamics and just how far he can push the limits with his elders. Hubbell, who was one of his very first friends, watches out for him with paternal patience after Marvyn gives him a run for his money. He is being mentored by the best.

Many of our #wildhorses never accept cookies, but Buckley isn’t one of them! So sorry to not have any with me when he asks so sweetly! Saved in 2022 - a year when we focused on Special Needs rescues - with Arizona, Paris, Fig & Snow White, here is his story: www.skydogranch.org/arizona-then...

After a night of sheltering in the barn while it rained, these boys kick up their heels in joy at being released back on to space. The new ranch in Santa Ynez is for seniors and special needs rescues. Many are lame with arthritis and ringbone at the run, but they are living their best lives.

A herd of #skydog #wildhorses #donkeys #zonkeys and a #mule with the splendid backdrop of winter aspens and orange willows. The sight of these healthy, happy rescues blended with the greens of spring and a light mist settles my soul and makes me incredibly proud.

Curly Girl is a kill pen save who was so lucky to join this family, where she’s thrived with motherly guidance from the #mares. She is loved and adored by all the kids of #bluezeus, including her grooming buddy, Flora, who is one of his daughters with the mare Gaia.

Stargazer was not part of the family of #bluezeus on the range, but joined them at Skydog Sanctuary. She’s best friends with Nyx, another roan beauty and BZ’s daughter with the mare Gaia. The kids have all been gentled, but the parents remain #wildhorses and are raising them the wild way.

Blue Zeus in all his splendor, eating with his family. He may not be the biological father of Huckleberry, but has played that role in his life in every other way. We continue working to get #bluezeusthemovie on a streaming platform, which is not easy, but we’ll find a way to share this story.

Our #wildhorse #sanctuary in Oregon is vast at over 9,000 acres. It covers a lot of land at different elevations reaching a peak at close to 5,000 feet up above Sheep's Rock. We finally got some of the snow we have been hoping for all winter.

The arrival of Monroe, Dickens, and Sundown, whom we renamed Palli. The first two are well on their way to recovery, but Palli is awfully thin and the most fearful of humans. A wonderful volunteer, Julianna, made it her mission to make friends with him and help him relax.

Ocean’s reunion with Sunny & Birch, friends from the wild, separated from each other at a kill pen. It was also his introduction to Wild Boy’s band of geldings with all the ceremonial squealing, stomping and running together. Perfection. #wildhorses

Travel buddies are so important for traumatized, abused horses. Dickens took comfort by resting his head across Sundown’s back. Monroe, who is pregnant, was in the next compartment and joined them on the ride to their new lives in Santa Ynez.

Elderly #mustangs in kill pens, who’ve seen the worst of humanity, cannot imagine the thousands of compassionate people, who acted to stop their suffering. They cannot imagine the green hills and oak gullies in Santa Ynez, where they will soon recover and heal with other seniors.

Fundraising for a sad, defeated 22yo mustang, who seems to have completely given up. Born in BLM holding in Fallon, Dickens has never known the wild. He does know what it is to have the life worked out of him before being dumped. He deserves sanctuary in Santa Ynez CA. To donate: bit.ly/3I1ucWT

Fundraising for a 27yo Twin Peaks golden Palomino. So many youngsters from that CA herd are being sold SA and landing in kill pens. With vision issues and a crusty eye, he startles easily. We want to give him love, care, peace & quiet in sanctuary in Santa Ynez. To donate: bit.ly/3I1ucWT

U.S. equine exports for slaughter have increased for the first time in over 10 years. #Wildhorses and #burros, animals placed under federal protection by Congress more than fifty years ago with huge public support, are contributing to that count. bit.ly/4dVKTEi