Welcome to Desert Springs Equestrian Center & Sanctuary

Discover Desert Springs Equestrian Center & Sanctuary (DSEC) - a premier facility offering contact information, training programs, boarding services, events, and rescue operations. Learn about our history and how we tackle critical cases of abuse and abandonment for various animals. From horses, donkeys, and llamas to cattle, goats, sheep, and chickens, we provide care and support. Join us as a volunteer, attend our events, or make a donation. Get involved today!

OUR HISTORY

During the financial crisis in 2008-2010, people started surrendering their horses, donkeys, mules, cattle, goats, sheep, chickens and yes, llamas. The Sanctuary was formed and we have been moving forward ever since.

Desert Springs Equestrian Center & Sanctuary (DSEC) take the critical cases of abuse and abandonment of any livestock. We have the facilities and equipment to lift downed animals, various medical stalls and equipment. DSEC works under the direction of veterinarians.

TRAINING

DSEC offers a variety of training programs for horses of all levels and disciplines. From basic groundwork to advanced dressage and jumping, our experienced trainers can work with horses to achieve various training goals.
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Boarding

Desert Springs Equestrian Center offers short-term boarding services for medical needs, foaling and vacations. With spacious stalls and daily turnout, DSEC provides an ideal environment for horses to thrive.
Events

Our property boasts 65 acres of beautiful and fully fenced land with a variety of facilities that are available for private and corporate events such as equine events, canine events, and corporate parties of all sizes.
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ANIMAL SANCTUARY

We are dedicated to providing care, rehabilitation, and new homes for neglected, abused, or abandoned animals. We work to ensure the well-being and welfare of these magnificent animals.
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Merlot

12 year old mammoth mule, was rescued from the slaughter auction. Was sent there because of old injury that didn’t heal quite right. She is spending her retirement with her best friend Bonnie. With pain management and proper farrier care merlot is slowly making progress.

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Adopt an Animal

RITA

Rita is a 10 year old buckskin mare. She was surrendered to Desert Springs in the fall of 2022. Her previous owner stated when she had her last foal she suffered from partial facial paralysis.