WILDSTILL
Rescue. Rehabilitate. Renew.
What We Offer.
WildStill is a is a sanctuary for horses who need a new beginning. We take the ones who need us most: horses from kill pens, owner surrenders, neglect cases. Some are young and traumatized, some are seniors who deserve peaceful retirements, some are perfectly healthy but their owners just couldn't keep them anymore.
Starting with 2 to 3 horses at a beautiful Marin County facility, we provide everything they deserve. Excellent care, patient handling, time to decompress. Some arrive scared, some arrive desperate, all arrive needing someone to promise them safety. We make that promise.
This isn't about making horses useful or adoptable. It's about letting them just be horses again. It's about watching them relax into safety. We're creating a space where horses can exist peacefully, and where people can witness what real sanctuary looks like.
We believe every horse has value beyond what they can do for humans. We provide lifetime care for those who need it, and when the time comes, we ensure their endings are peaceful and dignified. Here, every horse matters simply because they exist.
Have a question or need details?
The Wild Still Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (pending IRS approval). EIN: [Your EIN]. All sponsorships are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
To become a sponsor contact us here and share with us your company or personal information, and we will respond with details mapping out what is in store for you!
Taylor Singmaster Shepard, known as The California Cowgirl, serves as Secretary of The Wild Still Inc., bringing decades of equestrian expertise to the organization's mission. An accomplished AQHA, NSBA, and NCAA competitor turned PATH Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor, Taylor has dedicated her career to the healing power of horses. She's worked with combat veterans through Heroes and Horses and guided children through difficult life transitions at centers like BOK Ranch. Currently running her successful lesson and leasing program in Petaluma and coaching the Bay Area Riders IEA team, Taylor co-founded The Wild Still Inc. to ensure that horses who can no longer serve in traditional programs still receive the sanctuary and dignity they deserve. Her deep understanding of equine behavior and welfare guides the organization's care standards and rehabilitation protocols.
Ashley Melamed, Wildstill’s CEO, is a seasoned wellness entrepreneur and creative visionary with over two decades of experience in the beauty and healing arts. After 11 successful years as the owner of a premier San Francisco hair salon and working with celebrity clients at Paris Fashion Week, Ashley shifted her focus to curating deeply nourishing experiences rooted in nature, connection, and presence. WildStill is the evolution of her passion—a space where her love of horses, healing, and elevated hospitality come together to offer transformational events in Northern California’s most beautiful landscapes.
Gaea Arnold brings both financial acumen and a lifelong passion for horses to The Wild Still Inc. Having ridden with Taylor Singmaster Shepard for several years, Gaea has witnessed firsthand the transformative power of the human-horse connection. For her, horses aren't just a hobby, they're what fills her cup and brings balance to her life. When the opportunity arose to dedicate her free time to the rehabilitation and sanctuary of at-risk horses, Gaea immediately stepped forward to serve as Treasurer. She manages the organization's finances with the same care and attention she believes every horse deserves, ensuring that resources are wisely stewarded to provide the best possible sanctuary for horses in need.