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 What began with just one horse in need on only five acres of land in rural Florida has evolved into a 320 acre, award winning facility in Mena, Arkansas. Since its modest beginning in Florida, over 150 abused, neglected and unwanted horses have come to live out their lives in peace and dignity at Proud Spirit Sanctuary.
Jim and Melanie Bowles, the founders of Proud Spirit Horse
Sanctuary, are deeply committed to the horses in their care. “The new facility in Arkansas is the culmination of years of hard work, and all the dreams and visions that we had for this sanctuary finally coming together,” says Melanie. One of those visions was to provide as natural an environment for the horses as possible. “Domestication has created so many problems…founder, colic, vices…problems that you never see in the wild. It was essential to Jim and to me that we place just as much emphasis on the horses’ emotional well-being as we do their physical needs.” The horses at Proud Spirit are never stalled. They function as a herd with no cross fencing, safe in the companionship of other horses…something they so desperately need. They have room to move about, and to graze and roam… which they need to thrive.
One of the very few true sanctuaries in the United
States, the Bowles do not adopt out any of the
horses who find their way to Proud Spirit,
“having given enough,” as Melanie would
say.
Proud Spirit is one of the very few true sanctuaries in the United States, the Bowles do not adopt out any of the horses who find their way to Proud Spirit, “having given enough,” as Melanie would say.
One of the best ways to help support Proud Spirit Horse Sanctuary is to buy Melanie's
book "The Horses of Proud Spirit".
"This is one of the most profoundly moving books about horses to come along in years. The Horses of Proud Spirit is changing lives... of horses AND the people who love them. An absolute must read for any animal lover."
---"Wonderful...a good read for anyone who loves horses and is
interested in making the world better for horses, (and people, too)."
--- Monty Roberts
Proceeds from sales go toward caring for the rescued horses at Proud Spirit.
We invite you to visit
our website for details on how you can purchase
the book and to learn more about Proud Spirit Horse
Sanctuary.
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