Celebrating 39 Years of Wild Horse Freedom
The Legacy Continues
The Sanctuary continues our Founder's dream and announces its summer season of guided tours out to see the wild mustang herds. Founded in 1987 by the late Dayton O. Hyde, the Sanctuary is one of America's private wilderness areas located near Hot Springs in southwestern South Dakota.
The Sanctuary is owned and operated by the Institute of Range and the American Mustang
(IRAM) and is dedicated to giving America's unwanted mustang a forever life of freedom.
We invite you to experience the magic and wonder of our wild horses by visiting,
donating, sponsoring a wild mustang or shop. All proceeds benefit our program
and the Mustangs right to run wild and free.
Sanctuary Tour Highlights include traveling with an experienced guide to where the wild horses and glimpse into the Wild Horse's lives. Immerse yourself in their surroundings. Encounter native wildlife and flowers, Pioneer folklore and Native American and ancient history plus spectacular rim-rock scenery and views.
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(90) minute Public Tour Special with limited availability
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PublicTours Available for Two (2) or More Persons
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(3) Hour Private / Photography Tours are Available
Call For Tour Reservations and Availability
Call 605-745-5955 MT
The Wild Horse Sanctuary Visitors Center and Gift Shop is open daily 8:00am - 5:00pm MT.
The Sanctuary is located 12 miles south of Hot Springs, Fall River County on SD Highway 71 and Rocky Ford Road.
Whimsical Wild Horse Sanctuary Sherpa Blankets
These blankets are crafted from 100% polyester, and each feature its own unique original Sanctuary mustang photo.
The new Sherpa blankets have a matte finish with an extra-fluffy back. Cozy, comfy and colorful.
100% polyester with hemmed edges. Durable & machine-washable. Full-color, 1-sided printing.
Queen Size Only (60" x 80"). Comes in six different wild horse designs.
(Model Lilli features our Sundance Hill in orange sherpa blanket)
Photos Karla R. LaRive
c IRAM 2026
