Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary

Wild mustang sanctuary on the Wind River Indian Reservation

Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary is a wild horse sanctuary located on a working cattle ranch within the Wind River Indian Reservation, near Lander, Wyoming. Since 2016, the Oldham family has provided professional care in a free-roaming environment for over 250 unadoptable wild mustangs. The sanctuary is one of four Public Off-Range Pastures in the United States, in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and the only one located on an Indian reservation.

Visits and guided tours

The sanctuary offers guided tours by appointment to get up close to the wild mustangs. Tours can be booked by phone, email, or through an online booking link. The visitor center is free to enter and includes interpretive panels and exhibits on the importance of the horse in Native American culture and traditions, as well as the history of wild horses in North America. It also has a small gift shop. Everything is available during summer operating hours or by appointment.

Mustang adoptions

The sanctuary runs a wild mustang adoption program. Those interested can view the horses available for adoption, complete an online application, and submit it by email.

Setting and ranching activity

The facilities are located on a working cattle ranch, allowing visitors to experience life on a working ranch while observing the horses in freedom. The sanctuary highlights the historical value of the mustang, linked to European conquistadors, Native Americans, settlers, and miners.

Location and contact

8616 Hwy. 287, Lander, WY 82520 · Phone: (307) 438-3838 · Email: wrwhs10@gmail.com