About Winsome Acres

At Winsome Acres, we believe every horse deserves safety, dignity, and a life filled with purpose. As a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we provide permanent sanctuary for vulnerable equines, offer rehabilitation and adoption services, and connect compassionate families with horses in need of a second chance. Our highest priority is serving neglected, senior, and special-needs horses—those most at risk of euthanasia, abandonment, or slaughter—ensuring they receive the protection and care they deserve.

Designed intentionally as a small, high-quality sanctuary, Winsome Acres emphasizes individualized care and exceptional welfare standards. Each horse receives focused attention, specialized nutrition, medical oversight, and an environment that fosters physical recovery and emotional wellbeing. Our approach is rooted in trauma-informed handling, evidence-supported rehabilitation practices, and a commitment to lifelong stewardship.

In addition to our rescue and sanctuary work, Winsome Acres is dedicated to community education, offering programs that promote animal welfare, safe equine handling, and introductory horsemanship skills. Through hands-on learning and engagement with our rescued herd, participants gain the knowledge needed to advocate for responsible horse care and contribute to a more humane equine community.

At Winsome Acres, we do more than save horses—we restore trust, nurture resilience, and help shape a future where every equine life is valued.

Winsome Acres Horse Sanctuary is a 50-acre haven in southern Oklahoma dedicated to the harmonious coexistence of humans, horses, and native wildlife. Our sanctuary offers horses both fenced pastures and shaded shelters for cold-weather protection, as well as expansive, free-roaming areas where they can thrive in a natural setting. To support the unique nutritional needs of our senior horses, we’ve installed automatic feeders that deliver small, frequent meals to replicate their natural grazing patterns. The land features a 1-acre pond adorned with native wildflowers, open Bermuda fields, and a newly built horse barn. Our herd lives together, barefoot and cherished, embodying a close-knit, natural lifestyle. 

While some may overlook sanctuaries that aren’t large, we choose to remain intentionally small to give focused, high-quality care to the hard cases—the horses who require time, patience, and specialized support to heal both physically and emotionally.

We are a volunteer-led sanctuary, committed to keeping costs low so that 100% of funds go directly to the care, feeding, medical treatment, and wellbeing of the horses. Many of our horses have endured trauma, chronic medical conditions, or prolonged neglect.

The journey often begins with rescue and triage, followed by a full veterinary assessment to determine immediate needs. Some horses require urgent medical intervention for malnutrition, infections, or chronic pain. In collaboration with equine health professionals, we create customized recovery plans that may include specialized nutrition, physical therapy, and ongoing treatments.

Equally essential is the restorative environment we provide—quiet pastures, clean shelters, and healthy companionship. These elements help each horse regain strength, peace, and a sense of safety.

When a horse is ready, some transition into loving adoptive homes. Others remain with us as permanent residents, living out their days surrounded by compassion and respect.

Our Vision:

We envision a world where every horse, regardless of age, condition, or circumstance, is valued, protected, and cherished. A world where no horse faces neglect, abuse, or the threat of slaughter.

Equine welfare is a global priority, and every horse has access to compassionate care, a safe environment, and the opportunity to live a life of dign

Through education, advocacy, and direct action, we strive for a future where every horse is safe, loved, and free to thrive in harmony with humans who respect and honor their contributions to our world.

 Our Commitment:

• Our horse herd is our family. We consider their care a privilege. 
• We recognize that the needs of every horse are different—no horse is the same and no horse has the same story, so we don’t have expectations for our herd.
• We dedicate singular attention to every horse to meet their individual needs. 
• For the life of those in our herd, we commit to providing healthcare, shelter and care.