Windcross Conservancy

I am an avid Spanish Mustang enthusiast and owner. I support what Windcross is doing for this amazing breed of horse. I am so grateful for their efforts!

The team and family that runs Windcross conservancy are the most amazing people ever. They are dedicated and passionate and their story and message should be heard by everyone. Helping them out as a volunteer has been the bet experience of my life.

I visited Windcross Conservancy and met a totally dedicated lady named Lucia. She introduced me to her beautiful stallion. I also was shown her other horses. She was informative and well spoken and friendly. It is well run and beautiful setting. It was a wonderful experience. I would highly recommend it.

Windcross has been a valuable part of my life for many years. Being a volunteer there has opened my eyes to a world of beautiful, intelligent horses who carry so much history with them. I got to meet so many new people from all around the world who wanted to learn just as much as I did and made everyday fun. Every day I’m out sharing the horses with new people was a great day, knowing that there was now someone new that knows about these amazing horses. There’s so few of them left in this world now and I just hope more people start to notice them more.

As someone who has grown to love everything about the Spanish Mustang, I have found the work of Windcross Conservancy to be invaluable to the protection of this great breed. Time and time again Windcross has gone above and beyond in meeting my expectations. Many thanks to them for the work they continue to do!

Great horses and great people. So thankful that I get to be apart of this organization everyday. Throughout the years I have grown and learned so much about these horses. I only hope that others get the opportunity to hear their story.

I can watch the horses from my yard. I enjoy them so much. She is so good with them They love her with unconditional Love. Sometimes they all want her attention at the same time she works so hard to care for them. She loves them. She has some persons with disability's come and visit with the horses. These animals are so well cared for.

Windcross continues to be a favorite of mine in the Black Hills. Lucy and her team choose to make the conservation of Spanish Mustangs their everyday mission. The environment that Lucy has cultivated allows for the mustangs to thrive and I count myself lucky to have them in my “backyard”. This is a nonprofit I can get behind and will continue to support through their journey.

I’ve known of Windcross and the family that makes it all possible for years. A tour here is great fun. You don't just see the horses from afar, you get up close and personal with them. Having the owner give the tour and relate her many interesting tales is half the fun. We had a family reunion a few years ago and Windcross was part of it. Family groups went out as their other plans allowed them time. They all enjoyed it. Once this pandemic is over and you are traveling again, plan to visit.

My grandson Justin and I were there in June. Absolutely an amazing experience.
Justin wants to go back next summer and help with the horses. Something he will never forget.
Thank you Lucia for sharing your place and time with us from WI.

Absolutely loved it. The owner was very knowledgeable and cared about the horses a lot. Hope to come back soon

We had a tremendous visit to Windcross in July. The property and the horses were beautiful. Our kids loved feeding and petting the horses, cats and dogs. Ms Lucia was incredibly generous to spend personal 1:1 time with our son to talk about rocks and all sorts. Hands down one of our favorite parts of our trip to SD!

A group of us spent the afternoon here and all of us thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! The staff were so welcoming and hospitable! We learned a lot about the history of the Spanish Mustang and the steps that are being taken to preserve this blood line. Totally amazing what is being done and the abilities that we have available to us today to help us in preservation. Thank you Windcross Conservancy for the awesome job you are doing!! We will be back!

The staff here are amazing!! They have a wonderful presentation! They truly want you to learn about the Spanish Mustang and the work they are doing to preserve that blood line. Every staff we had contact with were pleasant, helpful and extremely informative! They love what they do and it shows! Perfect summer activity. Everyone in our group loved it! Definitely will be back!

What an awesome way to spend an afternoon!! The staff were informative and helpful! They are so knowledgeable in what they do. They show such care and compassion for their animals. Our group could not have asked for a better experience.

The horses were beautiful and the staff were super nice!

Our visit was great! We were able to meet each of the horses, learn their names, and learn the relationship they have with some of the other horses. We had a great time talking with the staff about the history of them and why it’s important to conserve them. I hope to visit again soon.

We arrived on a early Sunday morning where we were greeted by a wonderful young man. He gave us a little run down of the morning activities as well as some info about the horses. Lucia meet with us shortly after that where she gave us a wonderful tour of the whole property. She is so knowledgeable about the history of these horses as well as she knows each and every one of her horses there on the property very well. I wish would could of spent so much time here to continue learning more. I would highly recommend people make an appointment/drop by to learn and have some fun here. Our family loved it and would love to venture back there or volunteer.

I’ve known the Windcross family for a number of years. I’ve visited at one of their previous leased locations. I’ve seen them move to their own location in the wonderful old Buffalo Gap school building. They continue to improve the buildings, the ranch, the herd, the community. Windcross is not a hobby, it’s a calling. It’s hard work. Lucia is a force of nature and I marvel at her energy and drive. Her vision for the future moves on. And you gotta love the horses. I have sent many people to visit and they all enjoyed the experience. Our two adult daughters were here for a visit recently and Windcross was a “ must do”.

We went. We saw. We heard. Now we want to go back we all had a special day and had a lot of fun thanks for everything including the lemonade, water and tea it was hot out there but the visit was cool.

They went out of their way to make our day fun, informative and wonderful when we went to see them in July.

I live in a building with a few handicapped individuals that over the last year we have been doing a lot with we have started a craft, movie nights and dinner group that gets together several days a month. We thought we would expand and try an outing and picknick with the group and decided to try and see some horses. Because of handicaps some of our group have problems with mobility knowing this the people at Windcross brought a picknick table for us to eat at and had some wonderfully cold tea, water and lemonade for us. Then when we were done eating they brought some of the horses to us so that everyone could see them instead of making us go to them. We had a wonderful visit and some of us are planning on returning very soon.

My husband and I have been visitors as well as volunteers at Windcross since the very beginning. The amazing family that cares for these very special horses is exceptional. Even through adversity, which includes challenging weather, they always make sure these horse are loved and well cared for. It makes my heart happy to see these beautiful animals happily running in the pastures.

What a wonderful place ….. sharing the history & keeping the bloodline alive of the Spanish Mustangs. I am so lucky to live within driving distance . Will be there for another visit soon. :) Keep up the great work Lucia Davis Rhoda. :)

We visited this conservancy and were impressed with love and care they give the Spanish Mustangs. They work very hard at preserving this beautiful and hardworking breed. They give tours that are very informative.

Well, how to start ?.. Windcross is from far away the most amazing volunteer experience I ever had. I knew nothing about Spanish Mustangs and I learned so much, the family is so glad to share their passion about these beautiful horses, they work hard to make sure the Conservancy is the best for the horses and they do it so well. Even out of the tour, the family was always so friendly with the visitors.
I wish I will get a chance to go back there once.

I was lucky enough to volunteer at Windcross Conservancy for a month this summer and it was one of the best experiences I have ever had. I grew up around horses and have volunteered with several organizations before, but Windcross stood out among the rest due to the knowledge, passion and devotion of the Roda family. They work together around the clock to make sure the beautiful and rare Spanish Mustangs are beyond well taken care of and have a voice. I learned so much about daily upkeep, horsemanship, the history of the breed as well as other breeds that root back to the Spanish Mustang, educational tour giving and overall sharing these horses with visitors nationwide and internationally. The Roda family are genuine, kind hearted people who truly love these horses and sharing their passion with others. I hope they stay around years and years to come, and that the conservation of the Spanish Mustang continues since they are important part of our history and so much more!

Can’t say enough about this conservancy, simply amazing !!

I spent 3 months volunteering at Windcross last summer and it was easily the best 3 months of my life. The family knows their horses and the breed inside and out, and loves nothing more than sharing them with the world. They’ve dedicated their lives to saving the Spanish Mustang breed, and work tirelessly to preserve the integrity of bloodlines. The horses themselves are absolutely incredible and amazing ambassadors to the breed, and taught me more about myself than I would’ve ever thought possible. I improved upon my work ethic; there’s no greater motivator than 33 hungry horses staring you down waiting for their breakfast. I learned several horse handling and training techniques that have already paid off. Such an all around indescribable experience, incredible family that I’m still close to, and AMAZING non-profit.

I've visited Lucia and her herd numerous times over the years. This year, as always, she was a gracious host and showed me her lovely mares and adorable youngsters. Extremely nice Spanish Mustangs! And, of course, her stallion, Copper, is such a gentleman. Would love to have a mare bred to him some day!

As someone who has been involved in the preservation of the Spanish Mustang breed for more than 20 years I can say I truly appreciate the dedication and effort Windcross Conservancy have done and continues to do to try and insure the future of this rare breed. Through their tours they have introduced hundreds of people to the beauty, history and uniqueness of these horses, while maintaining a well managed breeding program of foundation stock.
Their intern program encourages and educates equestrians from around the world.

I gotta tell you this place is incredible! My nephew and his wife and family are all a part of this amazing journey. I've only been there once but they do incredible things and the passion they all have is so great. Lucy is so important to the organization. She has such a connection to the animals. She has brought her children up in the same manner. I'm so so proud to say they are family. Such a great thing!

My father and I roadtripped to South Dakota in the spring of 2016, and Windcross Conservancy was one of our many stops. It ended up being my favorite by far! Lucia, our tour guide, was very friendly and informative. We learned about the history of the Spanish Mustang breed and were able to meet many of the horses in the Windcross herd. I was even able to feeel a foal kick in a pregnant mare! After the walking tour portion, I got to help with a training session with two of the yearling horses. I learned so much invaluable information in that 2 hours that I'll surely never forget and will use far in the future as a veterinarian and horse owner.

Additionally, I fell so in love with the horses, people and Conservancy as a whole that I chose to come back this summer to volunteer. I've been here for seven weeks and will be here for another three. In my time, I've gotten to work with several of the horses, examine three placentas, learn even more about the breed and horses in general, and improve my public speaking skills on tours. I've made lifelong friends and memories I will NEVER forget.

My grandkids and I visited couple times, what a wonderful experience, the tour was very informative, the spanish mustangs are very well cared for, the family and volunteers are very friendly they are very passionate about their work, they went above and beyond during our visit

I loved this place. Loved walking out into the herd and learning all about the Spanish Mustangs. The horses are so well cared for and the employees and volunteers are so nice.

Not only do you get to see beautiful horses, you also get up-close & personal with them! Touch, smell (yes, I LOVE horse smell!), & learn about the Spanish Mustang. All in a beautiful & easily accessible, historic location. SO thankful they are preserving the history of these magnificent animals.

Awesome family, highly dedicated to the conservancy of the Spanish Mustang breed. The tours are informative and personal and really give you an idea about the history and the possible future of those horses. Definitly worth a short visit or even a long-term stay!

True dedication is often hard to find. But at Windcross Conservancy dedication and education are the motivating factors in this organization. Dedication to the foundation Spanish Mustang, a rare breed that must be preserved if there are to be any remaining for future generations, and education so people may understand and appreciate what makes the Spanish Mustang the rarity that it is in today's equine world.
Tours among the horses, one on one with those who work daily with these unique horses, helps to not only educate, but to sometimes introduce people to a breed they didn't know existed. Windcross is the future for the little Spanish horse that help to settle our country, they should not be forgotten.

What a great organization! This family lives and breathes for the love and care of these beautiful animals! They involve the local community as well as giving opportunities to interns from overseas to come and experience the How their organization operates.

I am a volunteer with Windcross Conservancy. Over the years I have become very cynical and frankly skeptical. It takes a lot to earn my trust. I am appalled by the lack of value people seem to have for personal integrate. Windcross Conservancy's president Lucia Roda is a breath of fresh air to this tired soul. Her family comes first but after that she is totally devoted to the preservation of the Spanish Mustang. She has personally experience the pain and frustration dealing with unscrupulous people and organizations and is meticulous about absolute transparency.
I can also testify to the endless hours she devotes to the care of the horses, the promotion of the breed and the establishment of programs will assist in their preservation. Her husband and children also contribute many hours towards the operation and sacrifice many things like family holidays in order to make funds available to fill in the shortfall of funding needed to operate the program.
Why is it important to preserve the Spanish Mustang and why the urgency? The Spanish Mustang is a important part of American history. They are the quintessential horse of the Old West. They were the cattle working horses from California through to Texas and north. Much of the modern breed Quarter Horses' ancestry and Pony of America can be traced to Spanish Mustangs.
The Spanish Mustang originated in medieval times. They have both physical and character traits, that are passed on genetically, that have been lost in modern breeding programs; things such as extremely strong feet and legs and conformations which enable outstanding athletic ability. There are less than 300 breeding mares left and the numbers are declining rapidly. Once they are gone we cannot get them back. Windcross Conservancy is racing against time.
I believe that Windcross is an Non Profit that is worthy of peoples' support. It has is important cause and any contributions are used wisely and with the utmost integrate.

Just left Windcross Conservancy which is working to save the Spanish Mustang breed. What beautiful horses! This tour was fun, personal and educational. We highly recommend this tour and the important work of this conservancy. Thank you for a great experience.

Fantastic Visit! My wife and I visited the conservancy on the recommendation of the local KOA owner. We showed up on a Sunday at the end of the camping season with no advanced notice. We were greeted with a welcoming smile and a tour of the farm. We met all the horses and interacted with many of them. We learned quite a bit about the breed and we could see the love and dedication provided for them. We cannot wait for a return visit.
Bill and Deena

I took my son here last month and we both absolutely LOVED it! The staff was really friendly, their tours were very informative, and most of all my son was one happy little boy after our trip! I was a little worried about taking him around the animals at his age (3), but any reservations I had previously completely disappeared by the end of the tour. They ran a very safe, yet interactive tour. I was entirely pleased with my visit at windcross and will be returning!

We stopped here on July 20, 2015 and learned more than we expected to. The work being done here is inspirational. We were able to walk among the herd and get a hands-on experience with those horses willing to allow it. When our stables are renovated and we are ready to get horses, we would be pleased to be a part of the conservation of this original breed.

Last year I stayed three weeks at Windcross Conservancy helping out with the horses. The Roda's are a great family and everyday I saw and experienced their love and passion for their horses and their work. The horses themselves are great as well: I never met any horses that have such a great and different personality than those. They live in a really nice and big pasture where they can just be horses and they are so friendly to all the visitors. I hope you keep up doing what you're doing for a really long time!

great place to visit, be up close and in with spanish mustangs. get your questions answered.receive plenty of help and kindness etc

Enjoy going there every year. The horses are beautiful and well taken care of. The staff, including the volunteers, are knowledageable, gracious, and kind. This family has given their all for these horses. What an amazing experience!

We had a wonderful visit to Windcross. Our guides were very knowledgeable and informative. My daughter was in horse heaven!

My wife , daughter and I visited June 17th 2015. We had a great experience. It was very informative and awesome to get hands on with these beautiful horses. I wish we could have spent more time there. They are a veteran friendly establishment also. We, ( my family), all agree that it was a highlight of our vacation.

My best friend and I came with my service dog and they were willing to let us see the horses even though I had a service dog. This place is a stop above the rest and really showed that the Spanish Mustang is very much alive and well. I was very impressed with the staff and how knowledgable they were. If we are ever in Buffalo Gap again we will surely be checking this place out again. They have some great horses and they are eager as well to meet other people. The horses are used in therapy and education programs around South Dakota. It was a real treat coming to this non profit. We will be back!

I have spent two summers volunteering at Windcross Conservancy, working with an incredible organization and the fantastic a Roda family, and my experiences have inspired and encouraged me with my passion for horses. Windcross caters for all of the family, and provides an informative, enjoyable experience, which will leave you with fantastic memories, and the want to support the aims Windcross strives to achieve, in protecting the Spanish Mustang, that is so often overlooked as a breed.

Lucia and the crew have been WONDERFUL in helping me learn everything I can about the Spanish Mustang. I am very thankful for all the hard work everyone at Windcross Conservancy contributes to further the lineage and education of this fantastic breed.

Having spent a fortnight at Windcross I can honestly say it was the most amazing experience in my life. To see the hard work that is done day after day, witness the problems being overcome and the wonderful way that people can interact with the horses is something that can only be truly appreciated when you come up close with them. Lucia Roda is a very strong person who puts herself out continually and unrelentlessly for this wonderful cause which she supports 200%. I wish her well and she has my continual prayers for a successful future.

Wonderful place!! Truly knowledgeable folks passing that knowledge on the rare Foundation Spanish Mustang through internships and daily tours filled with information on these unique horses history. The horses are so well cared for and are beautiful. They also train their horses to show the versatility of the breed, and even take the horses to various places in town (the senior living center and the hospital) as "ambassadors" for the breed, to the delight of those that see them.

Fell in love with the horses and the people. Couldn't take the people home :( so................ we left with 4 beautiful mustangs as ambassadors for the Northern Black Hills. What a gift! Their beauty and grace is beyond words not to mention a photographers dream.

I volunteered at the Conservancy for a month. Inside of that month I learned so much about horses and about myself. Working every day with these people and their animals taught me to be flexible, because in life, nothing ever quite goes to plan. It taught me that to be professional and personal is OK. It taught me self respect, because the horses rely on you for relationship just as much as they do from the other horses. To them I was important. It taught me life lessons I could walk away with a better human.
The depth of knowledge and relationship at Windcross that can be explored is endless. The curators are professional without seeming aloof or distanced, and you can ask questions without feeling ignorant. The animals are beautiful and intelligent. The Conservancy is one of those places you can visit and it feels like coming home.

We have supported Windcross Conservancy from its birth and continue to do so. Although previously based in Canada and now the UK with our Spanish Mustangs we pledge support via our Facebook page. Windcross is now THE definitive preserve for the Spanish Mustang by virtue of its modern approach to conservation along with ethical breeding. As the old timer range breeders become a practice of the past Windcross Conservancy forgers ahead in its modernity. Despite the dwindling numbers of this rare breed worldwide Windcross nevertheless erred on the side of caution in this uncertain global horse market and bred no mares for 2014. This is to be commended rather than breeding mares for the sake of numbers. This year they have concentrated on training and projects involving the horses being seen and accessed by the public. Some Windcross bred horses have been sold to excellent homes that will now promote the breed. This is a people-friendly, family focused outfit and we recommend it every time.
Sarah Farman
AHHC (Europe) for the Spanish Mustang
www.americanheritagehorse.eu

When we pulled onto the dusty dirt road to make our way towards Windcross, I had a car full of a skeptical husband and 3 tired and potentially grumpy little girls. We had been on a road trip for 9 days and everyone was a starting to get a little on edge. After our very special time there, I can't imagine having almost missed this gem of a place because I didn't see it on my TripAdvisor list of things to see in the area.

We drove in and were immediately greeted with such warmth and enthusiasm by Ms. Roda. Our girls had seen the dog and were obviously nervous to get out of the van, but she quickly assessed the situation and did a number of things that helped them be relaxed and ready to learn and experience all that Windcross is. Two of my girls have Sensory Processing issues and it can be difficult to know how they will react in certain circumstances where they can be over-stimulated. Ms. Roda had a wonderful instinctual way of being keyed into them and before we knew it, she had loaded us up for a highly personalized, face-to-face experience with the horses. It didn't take long before my girls were begging to touch and see the horses closer.

She and her daughter had such an obvious love and passion for what they were doing and highlighted the story and personality of so many of the horses, one by one. Usually, with three small children I'm so busy trying to get everyone else to relax and enjoy themselves that I don't get to really be present in the moment myself. Ms. Roda and her daughter had my girls at ease and actively engaged to such a degree that I was able to find a few moments to stand back, take in the amazing beauty of the horses, the golden expanse of the fields, the sun on my neck and my feet planted in the soil and take a deep breath and feel it all the way deep in my soul. Even my sometimes curmudgeony husband said it was one of the best parts of our whole cross-country roadtrip. I believe it is very possible that Ms. Roda and her family made lifetime fans of the Conservancy and the horses. I wish we could contribute more but were so blessed that this amazing experience did not come with a hefty price tag that would have made it impossible for us to experience it as a family.

It was my first time in the US and with Spanish Mustangs. Before I came to Windcross, i've never seen a Spanish Mustang and I didn't know much about them, but Lucy and her family taught me a lot about their character, behaviour and their history. I fell in love with these powerful horses and that great project to work at a non profit organization, helping with the daily farm work and training horses. My job as a Volunteer was awesome and I enjoyed these two months I stayed at Windcross! I really hope that I can come back someday to see the Roda family, the two horses I worked with and all the other animals! Thank you for everything :)

Absolutely wonderful experience. The staff is very cordial and their knowledge is beyond compare. Very professionally run and you get a very personal experience for your money. I would definitely go back and highly recommend them to all I come across.

It was the first time for me in the USA and I was very nervous if everything will go well and if I would like it there. But after a few days I fell in love with the horses (especially two of them) and their history.
I didn't know much about Spanish Mustangs but learned a lot about them from Lucy and their family, although I knew much about horses before I came there, they surprised me in their character and behavior.
Now I can even imagine to get a horse from there to bring it to Germany, because they are so special.
I will definitly come back!
Sandra

I volunteered at Windcross during the summer of 2013, during which time I was well looked after and made very welcome. The Roda family have a great depth of understanding of the land and its history and are always willing to share their knowledge. They adapt their tours to the individual needs of the visitor and provide those visitors with a fantastic opportunity to interact with the Spanish mustangs in a way they may rarely otherwise do. Walking among a herd out on the prairie whilst learning about their individual characteristics is a very rewarding experience. Not knowing much about horses previously other than what I had read in books, being around them on a daily basis, grooming, feeding and learning the basics of working with them was really great.

Whilst volunteering I learned a number of valuable new skills and was given every opportunity to back up my understanding of the way of life I was experiencing by visiting the many interesting sites in the Black Hills. Of those sites though, Windcross has to be one of the most unique, friendly and individually tailored experiences in the area.

This is a wonderful experience for all ages. The Spanish Mustangs are beautiful! The Hosts are knowledgeable! And the area is one of a kind: like the old rugged west. There is a mobile cart that gets you up close and personal with the Mustangs.

When my husband and I first got involved with these horses about 8 years ago the situation was not nearly so dire as it is now. So many Spanish Mustangs are being sent to kill buyers now and there are so few to begin with. So when we visit Windcross Conservancy and see so many new people meeting and learning about these ancient horses who have been with humans almost as long as dogs it makes all the sacrifices and hard work worthwhile and gives hope that these horses will be saved bythe Americans who truly owe them so much in history.
The Spanish Mustang is important to European heritage as well as being one of the key elements that made the USA what it is today. All the legends of the American past and it's exceptionalism would not have been possible wo this exceptional horse.

The knowledge base of the curators of the Conservancy is truly amazing. They have a real bond with the horses and an intense desire to preserve the integrity of the breed. They spend a lot of time with their visitors and help them interact with the horses. They are incredibly intuned to the subtle behaviors of the horses and their personalities and they bring you into this experience. The Conservancy is a great example of a working ranch also. They have geese, guinea hens, cows, chickens etc. and readily explain the workings of a ranch along with the maintenance of the horses. AMAZING. Highly Recommended.

Engaging, incredible and so much more than expected. My families' visit to Windcross ranch preserve for the Spanish Mustang was the experience of a lifetime. Lucia and her group of volunteers were friendly, knowledgable and passionate about these very special horses. A visit that was well worth the drive. We would definitely do it again.

Windcross is a wonderful place, they do great things for these horses, the family are amazing and work so hard. I have a lot of respect for this organisation and the family who work at windcross.

Windcross is an exceptional organization run by a remarkable family whomb I hold great respect for both professionally and personally. What they do for the breed is wounderful, helping to save such beautiful horses. The work the organisation and the family do is fantastic, and I hope and prey for a successful and prosperous future.kind regards and best wishes for the future , maria

Including in saving the Spanish Mustang, Lucy (WindCross) is also having volunteers from thru out the world coming to the Working Ranch. These volunteers are learning about the Horse and will hopefully pass this information on to the World. The Tours are another source showing what the value of saving the Spanish Mustang will be to all. Great Great Cause.

A wonderful place that I still think about in my daily life. Windcross is knowledgeable and dedicated to preserving true-breeding Spanish Mustangs.

A wonderful Family working together to make a great dream come true - i take my hat off to them.

Windcross is doing fantastic work helping to preserve the Spanish Mustang horses which are on the endangered list. In doing so the organisation enlists help from volunteers and friends which gives these people, not normally associated with horses, an amazing insight into how Windcross works so hard to get the plight of these horses acknowledged and it is a privilege that my application for an internship for 2014 has been accepted as I welcome the chance to witness the work of this wonderful organisation first hand.

I was around when when Windcross Conservancy was only a dream, I have watched it grow and develop into a reality. I have witness the hardship, the losses. The uncertainty of the path chosen. I have witnessed great personal sacrifice, dedication, and hardship. But most of all I have witnessed unwavering LOVE for these magnificent animals. I have watched an ordinary woman go through extraordinary changes and challenges, to become an expert in the field. I have been witness to a dream being birthed into a reality through blood sweat and tears. It is an honor to witness and be a part of (even if all I do is (PET THE PRETTY PONIES LOL) I applaud you! Congratulations on your achievements and keep up the good works, Lives are changing because of what you do! One person can make a difference, You have brought education to the public about the Spanish Mustangs that may never have been heard. Perhaps helped to save these animals from extinction. Yes they are a very worthy NON PROFIT Organization! Blessings All! Much Love to Lucia and her Devoted Family!

Windcross Conservancy, with its openhearted public undertakings has changed the lives of young and old, giving its time and personal concern to all who visit; to enrich their future and lend a new depth and direction to their involvement in the preservation of our beloved natural surroundings and its endangered inhabitants, one very precious one of which is the Spanish Mustang.

My family has continually returned to Windcross Conservancy since we first visited, we have had a great visit each time, and learn more and more about the Spanish Mustangs, My father and mother have also visited Windcross and cherish their time there. Being able to have plenty of interaction with the mustangs feeding, petting, and talking to the horses has made my daughters very happy, which makes some very happy parents, and knowing Lucy and her family are watching over my girls is very comforting, no worrying!! We recommend every family take a trip out to Windcross and let those Spanish Mustangs work their magic, it is such a beautiful environment, and a great family too!!!!

Wndcross Conservancy is dedicated to the preservation of the true Spanish Mustang. They are extremely knowledgeable in all and everything Spanish Mustang. Lucia and her family put in long hours of care, teaching, training, welcoming guests, giving tours and trying to educate people about the beautiful Spanish Mustang. I have had the pleasure of meeting Lucia, her family, her friends, and her wonderful horses thorough competetive trail rides that she has hosted. This is the most welcoming, hospitable, loveable group of people that I have ever met. Their horses are so loveable too! Once you've visited Windcross Conservancy you will always return.

Windcross Conservancy is an amazing place for their Spanish Mustangs and people from all over the world! The Family we lived with took us in so lovingly, our time at the ranch were the most wonderful time I have had in the US! It was an incredible experience! Thank u so much!

The Windcross Conservancy for the Spanish Mustang in South Dakota is the most professional and organised project for the preservation of this rare and critically threatened breed of American horse today. They breed ethically - more for quality and preservation of the best bloodlines than for numbers. All horses are DNA tested to assist in the creating of the DNA database. Their programmes include internees coming from from Europe as well as the USA and along with summer tour visitors have brought the Spanish Mustang to a wider audience. Lucia Roda and all the BOD work tirelessly to make Windcross Conservancy the professional yet welcoming place it is with many horses now under saddle and used in the various programmes. This 501c is the voice for the future of the Spanish Mustang.

Going to Windcross conservancy was one of the best experience of my life. i spent 7 weeks volunteering from July to September 2012 and i am coming back in 2013 i loved it that much. it was my first experience with the rare Spanish mustang breed i have fell in love with the horses and the people that are at windcross and will never forget my time there. anyone who has come to windcross falls in love with the breed so it is important that we all help to preserve this rare breed of horse. this is a very deserving and important organization and needs all the support it can get.

I was introduced to the Spanish Mustang breed of horses because my son brought one into our lives. Not a horse family previous to this. I have fallen head over heels in love with this breed. Part of my attraction is the part the Spanish Mustang has played in America's history. This horse is America's first horse! Now endangered, we risk losing a huge and important piece of our history. Windcross is preserving that piece of history so well in so many ways!! I am impressed with the commitment of the board and the staff to this horse and it's history. I especially love the 'photography weekend' where they invite professional photographers to come and work with the horses and authentic American Indians in full Indian dress and lifestyle. The pictures are breathtaking. The staff is offering more and more opportunities to see these horses up close and personal every year, whether by bringing the horses to people or by bringing the people to the horses. It is on my list to visit the Conservancy soon. This is a non profit that completely fulfills the roll and makes any donor feel as though they have done a good thing by supporting Windcross Conservancy!