Every Horse Deserves a
Second Chance
We rehabilitate horses in need and give them a second chance in life — providing sanctuary, care, and love.
Your support changes lives. Every donation goes directly to horse care.
A sanctuary of healing,
trust, and second chances
At State of Being Sanctuary Association, we believe every horse deserves dignity, care, and compassion. We rescue horses from neglect, abuse, and abandonment — providing urgent veterinary treatment, long-term rehabilitation, and a peaceful forever home when needed.
Beyond our sanctuary gates, we support other rescue efforts across the region. When horses elsewhere need help, we step in — offering guidance, resources, and hands-on assistance to give every horse a fighting chance.
Learn Our StoryRescue to recovery,
every step of the way
From the moment a horse arrives at our sanctuary, they receive comprehensive care tailored to their physical and emotional needs.
Rescue
We respond to urgent calls — taking in horses from neglect cases, abandonment, and situations where owners can no longer care for them.
Rehabilitate
Expert veterinary care, proper nutrition, gentle training, and plenty of patience help each horse heal physically and emotionally.
Sanctuary
Horses who cannot be rehomed live out their days in peace — with open pastures, shelter, companionship, and love.
Outreach
We help other rescue efforts with resources, expertise, and hands-on support — because every horse deserves help, wherever they are.
Meet the horses who
call this sanctuary home
Every horse at our sanctuary has a unique story of resilience. Some are ready for adoption, others will live out their days in our care — all are loved.
Thunder
8-year-old gelding rescued from a neglect case. Gentle, calm, and ready for a loving forever home.
Daisy
A sweet mare who overcame severe injury. She now spends her days grazing peacefully in the pastures.
Copper
A spirited young gelding with a love of people. He's thriving under rehabilitation and looking for a companion home.
From broken to
thriving
Every horse who comes to us has a story. Many arrive afraid, underweight, and in pain. With time, care, and patience, they rediscover trust — and begin to thrive. Read the stories of horses who found their second chance at our sanctuary.
Read Their Stories
You can make a
difference
Whether you have time, resources, or want to open your heart and home — there are many ways to help horses in need.
Sponsor a Horse
Support an individual horse's care with a monthly sponsorship that covers food, medical needs, and rehabilitation.
Learn MoreVolunteer With Us
Join our team of dedicated volunteers helping with daily horse care, facility maintenance, events, and more.
Get StartedMake a Donation
Your financial gift directly funds feed, veterinary care, shelter, and rehabilitation for our horses.
Donate NowOpen your heart
to a horse in need
Whether you're ready to welcome a horse into your family or want to support one from afar, you can change a life today.
Adopt a Horse
Ready to give a horse their forever home? We carefully match each horse with the right adopter — considering temperament, experience, and environment. You'll receive ongoing support and guidance throughout the adoption journey.
- Thorough home visit and matching process
- Post-adoption support and check-ins
- Adoption fee covers vaccinations and health checks
Sponsor a Horse
Can't adopt but still want to make a difference? Sponsor an individual horse with a monthly or annual gift that covers their feed, supplements, medical care, and enrichment. You'll receive regular updates and photos of your sponsored horse.
- Monthly and annual sponsorship options
- Regular photo and wellbeing updates
- Visit your sponsored horse by appointment
Let's start
a conversation
Whether you'd like to visit, volunteer, sponsor, or simply learn more about our work — we'd love to hear from you.
Visit Us
State of Being, M353
8600-013 Barão de São João, Faro, Portugal