ABOUT US
🪶 Unbridled Sanctuary (US) is a living story -- a place of renewal, a return to slowness, to presence, and to reverence.
Here, horses are heard.
They are respected.
They are deeply understood.
Founded in 2004 by equestrian and advocate Susan Kayne, Unbridled began with a vow: to protect retiring racehorses from slaughter and to offer them the one thing they had never known—a lifelong safety net. A place where, no matter what, they could always come home.
That vow became a mission.
That mission became a movement.
Unbridled is home to more than 65 rescued horses, donkeys, and mules—each living a life of belonging, dignity, and honor.
You’ll meet equines with names, memories, and voices.
You’ll witness stories of grace, healing, and transformation.
You’ll come to know not only what they’ve overcome,
but who they are now—free, flourishing, and fully themselves.
At Unbridled, each horse is a living testament to what becomes possible
when relationship is rooted in respect, and protection is a promise kept for life.
🪶 Unbridled is a threshold—and you’re already at the gate.
Enter a world where horses are heard, honored, and home.
Herd Happenings
Stories. Milestones. Sacred Moments.
Local non-profit celebrates 21 years of rescuing racehorses at Unbridled Sanctuary
GREENVILLE, NY (WRGB) — It’s the season of giving, and one local non-profit is giving back every day to former…
Unbridled Sanctuary Receives AAEP’s A. Gary Lavin Equine Welfare Award
Unbridled Sanctuary, a nonprofit equine rescue and protection facility that provides rehabilitation, retraining, selective rehoming and, often, a permanent home…
From the track to a second chance
Unbridled Sanctuary in Greenville helps rehabilitate horses that were at the race track.
MEET THE HORSES
Every name has a story. Every soul, a voice.
LUCKY
Meet “I’m Lucky,” a thoroughbred mare born into the Sport Of Kings, with acclaimed parents steeped in international racing and cross-country victories. Picture her elegant figure, draped in a fiery red coat, commanding the spotlight in every post parade, her beautiful face distinguished by a striking white blaze beneath a pair of blinkers. Imagine her…
LIBBY
MISS LIBBY She Was Bred for Glory, Used for Gain, and Nearly Killed for Pounds. Now She’s Asking to Be Seen for Who She Is. When you stand beside Miss Libby, something shifts. She doesn’t come barreling toward you. She doesn’t beg for attention. She waits—watching, listening, hoping. And if you’re still enough, gentle enough,…
MANDY
Hello, I’m Mandy, but you might have known me as On Demand back when my life was full of flashbulbs and racetrack cheers. I was born on a cool, spring morning at Mount Brilliant Farm in Kentucky—a place as grand as it sounds, and steeped in the history of Thoroughbred legends. The pastures there were…
Upcoming Birthday: February 8, 2027
Happy 28th Birthday BRIDE
Bride’s journey to Unbridled began on Leap Day 2020. Today, we celebrate her 28th birthday as one of our most cherished elders in Sanctuary.
Bride was rescued from the direct pen of Rotz Livestock in Pennsylvania, where she stood alongside Lovey, an Arabian mare, both emaciated, sickly, and just hours away from losing their precious lives. They had been cast aside, their years of service reduced to nothing more than a final transaction for slaughter. But UNBRIDLED stepped in and reshaped their futures.
When we met Bride, she was bone-weary and broken, her body marked by scars of past use. Thickened tendons, white patches of hair from an ill-fitting harness, and a bald tail dock bore silent witness to the toll of relentless labor. She had given all she had, and in return, she had been discarded.
The weight of her past clung to her even after rescue. Upon arrival at UNBRIDLED, her head hung low, her steps slow and tired. She would collapse into her deep bed of shavings, sleeping for hours at a time, her body twitching in restless dreams.
But love has the power to heal.
Slowly, through patient care, kind hands, and the unwavering promise of safety, Bride began to heal. She learned that she was seen, she was valued, and she was home.
Today, Bride is thriving. She greets visitors with a quiet grace, her presence a testament to the power of second chances. She is a living embodiment of why we fight for the dignity of senior mares, why we believe in the right of every horse to grow old with love and peace.
Join us in celebrating Bride’s 28th Birthday Shower her with love, wishes, and gratitude for the incredible journey she has traveled.
Because of you—our supporters, donors, and advocates—Bride’s life is now one of peace, protection, and unwavering love. Your support ensures that senior mares like Bride are seen, valued, and given the Sanctuary they deserve.
Happy Birthday, Bride! May this year be your most wonderful yet.
Bride is lovingly sponsored by Shari Benjamin Raymond
GATHERINGS & SPECIAL EVENTS
A living calendar of connection, celebration, and community.
