JOIN OUR VOLUNTEER FAMILY!

Dive into a world where compassion meets action at Sixteen Hands Horse Sanctuary. As a volunteer, you’ll embrace the principles of natural horsemanship, learning about horse behavior, care, and the powerful bond between humans and horses. Your time and skills, whether in horse care or facility maintenance, contribute significantly to our mission. Join us in creating a nurturing environment for horses in need and experience the joy of making a tangible difference.
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Transform Lives Through Volunteering

Learn, Grow, and Contribute

Volunteering at Sixteen Hands isn’t just about the essential tasks of feeding, grooming, or grounds maintenance—it’s a journey of personal growth and learning. From understanding horse psychology to acquiring skills in animal husbandry and natural horsemanship, your volunteer experience will be rich and diverse. We welcome individuals seeking community service opportunities, offering a variety of roles to fit your skills and interests. Whether it’s clerical work, event planning, or hands-on horse care, your contribution is invaluable. Together, we can provide a safe haven for horses and spread awareness about their welfare.

Join Our Cause: Volunteer Today

Join our volunteer team at Sixteen Hands Horse Sanctuary and embrace the rewarding experience of natural horsemanship. Learn essential skills in horse care, behavior, and grooming, guided by principles of love, language, and leadership. Be part of a journey that makes a real difference.
Become a Volunteer

Join Our Cause: Volunteer Today

Join our volunteer team at Sixteen Hands Horse Sanctuary and embrace the rewarding experience of natural horsemanship. Learn essential skills in horse care, behavior, and grooming, guided by principles of love, language, and leadership. Be part of a journey that makes a real difference.
Become a Volunteer

Sanctuary Events: Be Part of Our Community

Explore our events calendar at Sixteen Hands Horse Sanctuary! Engage with our community through educational workshops, fundraisers, and special gatherings. Each event helps support our mission and brings us closer to those who share our love for horses.
Oct 05
Tack Sale and Farmers Market
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Big Blue Barn, 721 Springbrook Farm Road
Sarasota, FL 34240

Tack Sale and Farmers Market  to benefit Sixteen Hands  Oct 5th 2024. 721 Springbrook Farm Road, Sarasota, FL 34240 (The Big Blue Barn) Fruitville Rd in Sarasota. Time: 9 am to 2 pm

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Nov 02
Tack sale Fundraiser
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
16 Hands, 712 Roy Moore Road
Ona, FL 33865 United States

Starts at 9am

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Dec 01
Matching Challenge
All day
16 Hands, 712 Roy Moore Road
Ona, FL 33865 United States
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Apr 01
NEW Volunteer Orientation
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Come and join us for a volunteer orientation to experience firsthand what it's like to volunteer at Sixteen Hands Horse Sanctuary. If you feel inspired to become part of our team, you can sign up during your visit, and we'll get you scheduled in no time. No need to call in advance, we will be expecting you!

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Apr 06
Gamble Mansion Car Show
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Gamble Plantation, 3708 Patten Ave
Ellenton, FL 34222-2152 United States

The Gamble Plantation Preservation Alliance invites you to join us at the Mansion for an exciting Car Show! We'll be selling delicious food and refreshing drinks to raise funds for our horses. Traditionally, this event showcases hundreds of classic cars of every make and model. Come out and enjoy the festivities from 10 am to 2 pm. Help us power our cause with horsepower!

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Support Sixteen Hands Horse Sanctuary in our mission to rescue and care for horses in need. Your generous donations fuel our efforts and make a real difference. Join us in creating a safer, loving future for these majestic animals.
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Adoption Fee: $1000

Hi, Im Tonka!

Breed: quarter horse
Gender: gelding
Height: 14.2 Hands
Birthday:01/01/2007
Color: bay
Intake date: 04/17/2021
Suitability: Companion only

HERE IS WHAT MY FRIENDS SAY ABOUT ME:

Hi I’m Tonka, nice to meet you!

I am a good boy, I like being groomed, and get along well with other horses, both boys and girls. I have a condition called DSLD, Degenerative Suspensory Ligament Disease. It means the ligaments in my back legs are weak and stretch too far so I cannot be ridden. I am not in pain and can run and play like a normal horse. I’d make a great companion for a horse you already have or I’m sure one of my pasture mates would love to come with me:-) I enjoy getting hosed off in the summer, stand well for the farrier, and I don’t mind getting in a trailer. I go into a stall to eat my breakfast in the morning and then spend the rest of my time out with my buddies or hanging out with my favorite humans. I currently eat free choice grass hay out in the pasture (stalling me would not be good for my ligaments or mental fitness.)

Thanks for considering me as a family member.