Safe and sound

Since its gates first opened in 2008, Duchess Sanctuary has transformed from an uninhabited, barbed wire-laden piece of property to a beautiful, lifelong safe haven for rescued equines.

Two young donkies use their necks to wrestle and cuddle each other beneath the trees at Duchess Sanctuary
Jennifer Kunz
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The HSUS
A white horse munches on the plentiful wild hay at Duchess Sanctuary as it freely roams the large meadow with rolling hills in the background
Jennifer Kunz
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The HSUS

The 1,120-acre facility south of Eugene, Ore. is an oasis for approximately 175 formerly abused, abandoned, neglected and homeless horses. Duchess Sanctuary is committed to providing the highest standards of equine care and the loving kindness these horses deserve. 

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A horse stands in the lush meadow at Duchess Sanctuary
10+
YEARS

Of saving horses and giving them sanctuary.

Horses gallop freely through green fields, lead by Zena the pony mare at Duchess Sanctuary
175
ANIMALS

Make up the Duchess population—a mix of horses, donkeys and ponies. 

A curious donkey approaches the camera, sniffing it and trying to get a closer look
30+
YEARS OLD

Are the oldest residents; considered elderly in horse years!

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Horse at Duchess Sanctuary
Jennifer Kunz
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The HSUS
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Godiva and Lula, two mares rescued from the pregnant mare urine industry, enjoy each other's company on the lush green fields of Duchess Sanctuary
Kathy Milani
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The HSUS
Duchess Sanctuary, a safe haven for abused equines, celebrates its 10th anniversary
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American horses in export pens in Texas and New Mexico before transport to Mexican horsemeat plants
Kathy Milani
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The HSUS
Preventing Horse Slaughter
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