Our Mission

Lifesavers Wild Horse Rescue is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and sanctuary of wild and gentled horses, particularly those suffering from abuse or  neglect, or in danger of shipping to slaughter. Founded in 1997, our organization focuses on saving mustangs, burros, and other equines, providing them with a safe and natural environment to heal and thrive. Lifesavers works to preserve the spirit of wild horses by offering a natural habitat sanctuary where they can roam free located in Caliente, California. Our programs also include gentling, training, and educational outreach to encourage responsible equine care and advocacy.

Our Team

Lancaster ranch key staff

Cheyenne Price, Equine Activities and Ranch Manager
Adam Rudolph, Crew Member
Timothy White, Crew Member
Sean Swain, Crew Member

Sanctuary headquarters key staff

Jill Starr, Executive Director
Lisa Interrante, Executive Assistant
Craig Boyd, Sanctuary Manager
Chris Jensen, Crew Member
Nate Weaver, Crew Member
Max Gonzales, Crew Member
Robert Paul, Crew Member
Joe Cessna, Crew Member
Matt Rogers, Crew Member

Remote

Karen Fromel, Director of Charitable Giving

Board of Directors

Shannon Strong
president, independent voting member since 2/2013

Suzi Landolphi, LMFT
vice president, independent voting member since 6/2016

Dixie Brewer
director, independent voting member since 2/2019

Bob Gale
director, independent voting member since 7/2017

Sharen Nielsen Connelly
treasurer, independent voting member since 6/2016

Jill Starr
founder and executive director

our financials and policies

Audited Financials Our audited financials are prepared by an independent accountant.

990 Our 990 is prepared by an independent accountant.

IRS letter

whistle blower policy

document retention and destruction policy

privacy policy

Compensation process for our top management officials: The board of directors reviews the compensation of all high-level personnel. Compensation data from industry sources are used in order to determine the competitiveness and appropriateness of salaries.​