Preserving Rare Breeds

Among the horses residing at the sanctuary, there are a number of herds that are proven through DNA blood testing and pheno typing, to be genetically rare.

Horses proven to have rare genetic lines—some of which are commonly believed to date back to the original horses that arrived with Cortez—are preserved through our Preservation Program. By monitoring and controlling their breeding, we work to assure that these unique animals are not at risk of disappearing forever.

Currently, the horses in our Preservation Program include: