Founded in 2012, Unbridled Spirits is the only off-track thoroughbred retirement sanctuary in the entire Midwest whose transition process includes a full-time pasture retirement option.
The sanctuary includes 100 acres and more than 20 retired thoroughbred racehorses.  Racing horse fans can visit their favorite stars in a peaceful, relaxing environment. Â
Interested in working with horses? They offer equine management courses to teach you everything you need to know about horse care, grooming and riding.  It’s the perfect place to take riding lessons, spend some quality time with their retired racehorses or learn about caring for horses.
Contact them today to plan a visit their wonderful retirement sanctuary in Lisbon, IA at 319-471-3545.
Group tours of any/or all of the above facilities can also be coordinated through the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group (CDG).  Bus groups can ask about our step-on guide service. To request private or group tours, contact the attractions above or the Visitor’s Center at: (319) 210-9935.
A great program for beautiful retired race horses. It’s a deserving non-profit that helps horses be horses again, instead of the untimely alternatives of being permanently put out to pasture.
– Michelle (via website)
Such a fun loving environment! Tina and the team of volunteers were so kind and helpful. It was really fun learning the horses different stories and we also got to help care for them a little too!
– Jessica (via website)
