EMPOWERING FORMERLY WILD HORSES TO THRIVE ON THEIR DOMESTIC JOURNEY
Great Escape Mustangs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to creating a better future for formerly wild horses through lifelong sanctuary care, thoughtful education, and relationship-centered mentorship.
Our work has two wings and one shared purpose: honoring the wild horse with the care, understanding, and commitment they deserve.
For the wild ones—and the humans who choose to walk beside them.
MISSION
To be a leading force in ensuring that mustangs are respected and given the opportunity to thrive on their domestic journey, thereby enriching the human-wild equine bond and preserving America's wild heritage.
VISION
To deliver comprehensive and practical solutions through education and support to facilitating the successful transition of mustangs from wild environments to domestic settings, while promoting their intrinsic value and fostering harmonious relationships between mustangs and humans.
MODEL
Two Wings, One Mission.
The Legacy project
Because Sanctuary is forever.
Every horse that comes to us has a story. Some heal and find families of their own. Others become part of our permanent sanctuary herd, where they live out the rest of their lives roaming more than 900 acres of privately owned and protected land.
The Legacy Project exists to ensure that promise never depends on circumstance. It is our commitment to providing lifelong sanctuary through thoughtful planning, sustainable funding, and a community that believes these remarkable horses deserve a secure future.
Together, we're creating a lasting legacy of care for the horses who need it most.
Your support helps provide:
Supplemental hay when needed and minerals
Routine hoof care and veterinary services
Safe fencing, shelters, and property maintenance
Dedicated herd monitoring with regular wellness checks
Emergency medical support and compassionate end-of-life care
Lifelong security for every horse in our sanctuary herd
Whether you choose a monthly gift, make a one-time donation, or include the Great Escape in your estate plans, your generosity becomes part of their story—and your legacy. Together, we're ensuring that every sanctuary horse will always have a safe place to call home.
Education & Mentorship
Become the kind of human a wild horse can trust.
Life with a formerly wild horse asks for more than a training formula. It asks for patience, clear communication, self-awareness, practical skills, and a willingness to understand the horse standing in front of you.
Our virtual education and mentorship offerings help Mustang adopters and horse owners move forward with greater confidence, safety, and connection. You do not have to figure it all out alone.
Explore support for every stage—from open-ended mentorship to an immersive partnership program and focused ethical-training education.
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Great Escape Mustangs
PO Box 3244
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
