The Preserve, Chester Springs
News
See what we’ve been up to at The Nokota® Preserve! Check back often for all the latest news, events and press coverage.
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The Preserve Recognized for Work with Human Trafficking Survivors
Today The Nokota Preserve was honored to stand alongside other incredible organizations as we received a proclamation from the Chester County Commissioners for National Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month.
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Moving Hearts: Coming Soon!
We are excited to announce that Moving Hearts will soon be in print! From now until the book is released, we will gift a copy to anyone who donates $50+ to The Nokota Preserve! Support a great cause and reserve your copy today!
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Nokota® Herd Grows at Harmony Hollow!
This week we had the privilege of visiting Harmony Hollow Retreat in Quarryville, PA—an incredible non-profit that provides therapeutic horseback riding for children and youth with physical, emotional and social disabilities. The Preserve first introduced Harmony Hollow to the Nokota in 2023 with the donation of two young Nokota mares. The Nokota have integrated beautifully
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Saving the Nokotas: By National Geographic Explorer, Sabina Louise Pierce
We’re honored to share that National Geographic Storyteller Explorer Sabina Louise Pierce has brought attention to the endangered Nokota horse through her powerful new storymap, Saving the Nokotas.
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Nokota® Workshop with Frank Kuntz May 9-10, 2025
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to join a 2-day immersion with Frank Kuntz and five young Nokota horses.
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Nokota® Genetic Research Results Continued
The Nokota Preserve has partnered with Texas A&M and Cornell University to analyze the DNA of the Nokota horse breed. We’re excited to share the latest developments from their research.
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The Preserve Sends Hay to North Dakota!
The Nokota Preserve has purchased and sent 60 round bales of hay to the feral Nokota in North Dakota to help them survive this harsh winter.
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Battenfield Horsemanship Tips & Fixes Workshop Aug 10-11
Join us for a unique workshop with Natural Horsemanship Professional Michael Battenfield. Michael will share his tips and fixes to resolve a variety of horse related issues.
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Nokotas® Coming to Harmony Hollow Retreat
We are excited to share that The Preserve has purchased two Nokota horses from North Dakota that will be donated to Harmony Hollow Retreat in Quarryville, PA.
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Chasing Horses: Horse Talk Zoom Series
Christine was a guest speaker for Chasing Horses Wild Horse Advocates Horse Talk series. Click the video below to watch Christine discuss the importance of the horse herd as a demonstration for healthy social systems: community, family, schools, workplace and how the precision of a successful herd dynamic offers a great model for humans.
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Lancaster Farming Features The Nokota Preserve
Thank you to Jason Guarente and Lancaster Farming for featuring us in your Mid-Atlantic Horse Newsletter!
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Cornell University Initial Genetic Research Results
The Preserve has partnered with Cornell University to conduct a genetic study of the Nokota. We collected archival data–including DNA records–which connect the Nokota to the Lakota people and the Great Medicine Chief, Sitting Bull.