Horse Sanctuary

We are a non profit sanctuary established in 2007 and located in Winchester, California.  STAT Horse Sanctuary is totally supported by donations and staffed by volunteers.

This is a place where horses who are too old to ride serve as companion & therapy animals for our equine therapy programs.  

Our sanctuary of gentle old horses and farm animals offers a peaceful place for those who struggle with anxiety, addiction, ADHD or PTSD to both heal themselves and their relationships with their loved ones. 

As horse sanctuaries go, we see wonderful results from our community as they build fruitful relationships with our horses and other farm animals.

We call it Carrot Therapy!

Our work hasn't gone unnoticed: 

2019 Temecula Valley Charitable Organization 

2014 Inland Valley Business Foundation Community Organization of the Year

2012 Murrieta Chamber Non-Profit of the Year

2011 Murrieta Citizen of the Year (Pattie Roberts)  

We haven't received these awesome awards because we save the lives of old horses. It's because we share this unique facility with the community. in Winchester, CA.

YOU are who make our equine therapy and carrot therapy programs the heartwarming successes that they are today at our wonderful horse sanctuary.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you :) 

With many aging & disabled animals at the horse sanctuary, we have a particular appeal to the special needs community and veterans.  

Seniors find it a treat to feed the animals or just enjoy being outside in the picnic area. The handicap accessible garden is an added treat for all. 

On the other hand, the veterans who may struggle with PTSD symptoms can come here and feel validated in knowing that they are able to bond to someone or something again after a traumatic event.

Overall, this is a place to bond with your kids through carrot therapy and equine therapy programs.

It is also a place where you to make difference with our volunteering program. Every Saturday at our Flight Way Road location in Winchester, California, we offer new volunteer orientation at 8 AM. You get to experience a tour of the ranch and understand the roles you would be taking on as a volunteer helping keep the sanctuary safe.

We strive to convey STAT Horse Sanctuary as a place to recapture your youth and escape from reality. Your comfort, happiness and safety matter greatly to us :)