A sanctuary- peaceful, safe and nurturing. In 2012, our Founder secured the perfect location and purchased 900 acres of beautiful rolling open meadows, stands of pine trees, arroyos and ponds and The Great Escape Mustang Sanctuary was born. A magnificent place for the wild ones.

GEMS began with a vision and a life-long dream of Gerhard K Sander, our Founder’s father, and since has evolved into an integral collaboration helping Mustangs and Burros in need.

Our team is comprised of many dedicated individuals volunteering their time, energy and lives to the horses and burros that need us so badly. If what we’re doing calls to you, please jump in and join us…it takes a village.