Spirit Wind Horse Rescue was founded almost two and a half years ago. We were asked by our local County Sheriff's Department to go and purchase two mares who had been confiscated by the County due to abuse. The Sergeant involved was concerned they would be headed for slaughter due to the fact that they were undernourished and older. We left the sale with not only the two mares but a young filly who is named Manzie who was in bad condition. Spirit Wind Horse Rescue incorporated this year, 2009, and we now have an active board working toward giving our equine friends a second chance. We have just recently received our 501c3 status and hope that this will enable us to continue working with the public, creating an environment where we learn to appreciate our equine friends and all they have to offer and allow us to save one Spirit at a time.