ALI Horse Sanctuary

When Appalachian Legacy Initiative was formed, they set out to bring the first multi-state, data-backed, sustainable management program to the thousands of feral herds living on surface mines across Central Appalachia. Over the last year, they have done exactly that.  

Servicing 19 separate surface mine populations year round and 32 in the winter months ALI has grown into a lifeline for the thousands of horses it serves, giving revitalized life back to horses and the communities who surround them each and every day. 

They have proven that feral/wild horse management can be conducted in a manner that is not only effective, responsible, and respectful to the horses, but those who surround them on a ground level. 

Today, ALI is working in collaboration with Renew Appalachia to build a sanctuary for the wildlings who share Coal Country alongside us. 

All the building supplies will be purchased from within the county, not only helping us achieve this dream but also helping the rural economy.