A second chance
A place to feel safe.
Rescue and rehabilitation give horses in need time, care and a chance to recover.
Rescue & rehabilitationHorse rescue & welfare · Gili Islands, IndonesiaA gentler life.
A gentler life.
For every horse.
A kinder life for the horses of the Gili Islands. Together, we bring care, second chances and everyday kindness to the ponies who need us.
Step inside the sanctuary
Small islands. Big hearts.Every pony matters.
Rescue & rehabilitationVeterinary careFresh water & welfareCommunity education
Care that makes a differenceBetter days begin
Better days begin
with the little things.
From a safe place to recover to a helping hand for owners, kindness takes many forms.
Everyday care
Care, close to home.
Veterinary support, fresh water and practical help for the islands’ working horses.
Veterinary care
Stronger together
People helping ponies.
Working alongside owners and local communities to build better welfare together.
Community education
Rooted in island lifeSmall horses.
Small horses.
A whole lot of heart.
Horses are part of everyday life on the Gili Islands. Our mission is to make that life better for them, with support for the people who care for them too.
We are a community of local and international volunteers, united by a simple belief: every pony deserves kindness.
Discover our workVisit & contact
Spend a little time with the horses.
Morning beach walks
Join our morning beach walks at 7:30 am for a donation of IDR 100,000 per person.
Afternoons at the sanctuary
From 4:00 to 5:15 pm, we offer tours, grooming and assistance with treatments.
All times are local to Gili Trawangan (WITA, UTC+8). Use the map below to find our new location.
Our new locationBali & Gili guide
Curious about island life?
Understand the horses, the place they call home and how you can help.
Bali & Gili guideFrom Bali to Gili.
The heart of
From Bali to Gili.
A more thoughtful visit.
Planning an island trip? Get to know the working horses of the Gili Islands and the people helping to care for them.
Read the guideThe horsesThe heart of
Horses of Gili.
Real horses. Real care. A glimpse of the work and the lives your support helps.
ExploreYour questionsA little understanding.
All questionsA little understanding.
A kinder island.
Do you offer horse riding?
No. Horses of Gili is a rescue and welfare organisation. We do not offer horse riding. Our focus is care, rehabilitation, education and support for working horses.
Where is Horses of Gili?
We are based on Gili Trawangan, near Lombok, Indonesia. Our work supports horses across Gili Trawangan, Gili Air and Gili Meno. We are not located on Bali.
How can I help?
Donate through our official PayPal link, support us regularly on Patreon, or share our updates. Contact the team before sending supplies.
Can I visit or volunteer?
Join our morning beach walks at 7:30 am for a donation of IDR 100,000 per person. From 4:00 to 5:15 pm, we offer tours, grooming and assistance with treatments. All times are local to Gili Trawangan (WITA, UTC+8). Use the map below to find our new location. Open map