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The Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary

Hot Springs, SD
800-252-6652
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Type: Ranches
Description: This 11,000-acre ranch breeds wild horses, letting them run free and unbroken.
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vritts@stlcc.edu
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

After spending a week hiking in the Badlands and the Black HIlls, we treated ourselves to a 3 hour cross-country tour of the Wild Horse Sanctuary. Mark, our guide, was amazing telling us stories about the horses and about the founder, Dayton O. Hyde. We were able to get close to the horses and even petted "Cookie". The horses look... More

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Livonia, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2012

One of our party really wanted to take a tour so we made it a point to stop here. All were glad we did. The tour guide knew all about the area and history, saw lots of horses (even a few little ones), turkey and some beautiful scenery. Not to mention that the fees go to a worthy cause. Be... More

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Sandy, Utah
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2012

This was a 2 hr adventure that was very educational. About 24 of us went in an old school bus. There were about 6 stops. We saw hundreds of mustangs and were able to pet several of them. Saw Anasassi petroglyfs, indian ceremonial area. This is quite the wildnerss area.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2012

We took the $100 tour and it was so worth it. Susan was our guide and we learned so much about the sanctuary, where the horses originated, how they were maintained, the goal of the sanctuary and best of all...the most amazing views. My husband and I both highly recommend this tour. I can't say enough about the wonderful organization... More

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Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

What a spectacular adventure! Our guide, Jerry, took about 48 of us in a school bus on a two hour tour out to see at least six herds of various breeds of mustangs. The scenery was spectacular, and Jerry was very knowledgeable and informative about the horses and the history of the area, but what really struck us was that... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2012

The Wild Horse Sanctuary is worth the trip down the gravel roads. There is a nice welcome center and a guided tour. We did not take the tour which costs $45.00/person. It is a 2 hour tour and only 3 or 4 people at a time. So, if you are really interested in understanding the horses, the tour would be... More

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Victoria, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 September 2012

A once in a lifetime experience. The history of the ranch and legacy of one man's work is amazing. The horses are beautiful and majestic. Many of the horses are rescue horses a sign of man's cruelty, but now they are free and healthy. They are desperate for rain. Already feeding winter hay as needed at extremely inflated prices. If... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2012

My wife and I did the 3 hour tour and it was just us and our guide Mark. It was worth every penny. We were able to get out and mingle several times w/ the horses at a very relaxing pace, If we didnt need to get back Mark was in no rush and we wouldve been there longer than... More

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Hortonville, Wisconsin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2012

Children younger than 7 will likely be bored ont he 2 hour tour. My older daughter (age 11) really enjoyed it. The area is beautiful and our tour guide was great. The best part was a few of the horses approached our group and allowed us to pet them. Otherwise, you are simply looking. It is pricey so you have... More

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Midland, Ontario, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2012

The wild mustangs are beautiful to watch and had to back for our second trip to South Dakota! Staff are very friendly and although we didn't take part in the bus tour I heard it was well worth it.

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