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Breaking News:  The Wings Programs, Inc. is now the only Montana horse rescue to be certified by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries! Verification means that the Wings Programs meets the criteria of a true equine sanctuary/rescue and is providing humane and responsible care of the animals. Download the press release here.
Hay Donations Needed!
If you have extra hay you can donate to the Wings Programs, please contact Debora at 363-3346 or email wingsprograms@live.com. You can also donate money for hay using Paypal, GoFundMe or Facebook.
We also now accept Venmo payments @WINGSPrograms. Your donations are tax-deductible.
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The Wings Programs Inc. is a 501c3 Non-Profit Equine Welfare Organization.
​The Wings Programs provides assistance to both horses and horse owners in need. Horses in our care receive rehabilitation for physical and emotional problems, training as necessary to be able to transition into a new permanent home. Some of our horses are sanctuary horses, meaning they are not available for adoption for various reasons. These horses participate in Equine Assisted Programs including Life Skills, Equine Assisted Growth and Learning and Veterans programs.
 Wisdom                          Intuition                            New Ideas                             Growth                             Success
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Amigo in his prime.
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Older, but still beautiful!
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Amigo and Buzz say goodbye.
                         Ode to Amigo
                                                    5/3/1991 - 12/6/2021
                                                          by Debora Lay
     Amigo was owned by Buzz Ramsey who passed away when he was 84 and Amigo was 20. The last thing I recall Buzz asking me was "what will happen to Amigo". Well Buzz, Mig's has had a good life.
     A Tennessee Walking Horse, Amigos registered name was Farrahs Major. Buzz bought him as a 6 year old. I met Amigo when he was about 16 or so.
Buzz was a small man and Mig was a big horse standing at 16hh. Mig also had developed some behavior issues, mostly he did what he wanted. He wasn't bad or mean or dangerous, just opinionated. Buzz's wish was to ride Amigo again and hired me to ride him and get his manners back in line. In the mean time I had Buzz ride my mare Sassy who was in her 30's while I rode Amigo.
     So off we went around the Grantsdale neighborhood. Amigo didn't want to be haltered or saddled. Amigo didn't want to cross the bridge. He didn't want to turn down the side streets. Amigo was used to getting his way and didn't want to do what I wanted, but he did. It took some convincing on my part but he finally got with the program and yes, Buzz rode him, with me on other horses around the neighborhood more than once before he died. Amigo was 20 at the time and as I promised Buzz, he came to live with me. This was before Wings Programs was officially a rescue.
     I tried to adopt Amigo out but he was too much horse for those wanting a senior and too old for those wanting an energetic trail horse. Amigo had decided he wasn't going anywhere after a couple of tries at adoption.
     Amigo was Dance's partner and when Dance died became Wranglers buddy. Nikki was Dance's mare then Wrangler's mare and when Wrangler passed this summer, Amigo finally had Nikki all to himself. You could not separate them with out him getting all studly and bellowing his frustration loudly.
     We shall miss our goofy guy and his antics. Amigo loved visitors and was great with all ages. At 30 years old, his time came this morning when I found him in discomfort and light distress. A vet prognosis was grim so I made the hard choice to let him run free with all his buddies, Dance, Wrangler, Beau and his other friends. See you on the other side Amigo.
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                      New Arrivals

     This 30-year-old Appaloosa and 18-year-old mini-donkey were rescued November 23rd from a field near Wings. The owner, who lived across town, was found dead in his home and no one knew where his animals were. They were found in a pasture with very little grass and no water and Debora brought them to Wings immediately.
     A generous Wings volunteer has sponsored the Appaloosa's immediate care, and another volunteer and long-time supporter has agreed to foster the pair, who are very attached to each other. They are sweet and sociable.
     These rescues still need financial support while they are being fostered, so your donations are very much appreciated.

Equine Therapy

Our herd provides therapy programs to developmentally disabled adults and others at no charge.  Your donations support these and other programs.

Sponsor a horse

Many horses need sponsors to help with their medication and health expenses.

volunteer

Our facility is not only a sanctuary to our 4-legged residents, it can also be a sanctuary to our friends who come and volunteer their services to help us keep everything running smoothly.

our goal

We focus on our Equine community and the local needs.
Rehabilitation
Horses arrive with various injuries and health conditions.  We develop a rehabilitation plan to improve these issues optimize their health . 
Training 
Horses are assessed for behavior issues and previous training.  Though all our horses are not ridable, we strive to have them be well-mannered and safe to handle. 
Adoption
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Adoptions and loving homes are our goal.  However, it takes time and money to prepare a horse for a successful adoption.  Please help us help these equines into a new forever home with a loving family. 
The Wings Programs Inc 
208 Rusty Spur Way, Corvallis, MT 59828 ~ 406-363-3346  ~ wingsprograms@live.com

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