For 25 years, dedicated to equine welfare

Since 2000, Darwyn’s Refuge has been dedicated to protecting equines and raising public awareness of the mistreatment they suffer.

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Our mission

+700 horses

Collected since 2000

Recognized by the PSA

And the cantonal veterinary services

70 volunteers & 14 employees

Serving animals

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Currently at the shelter

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Fondue evening, Thursdays and Fridays from 7 p.m.! Reservation: 078 640 28 68

In 2025, Le Refuge celebrates its 25th anniversary!

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Darwyn’s Refuge could not exist without you

We are a non-profit association. Our facilities are rented on a monthly basis and can accommodate around 50 horses.

However, due to a lack of available space, the refuge is also boarding 130 additional horses in other facilities.

This investment alone represents a financial burden of CHF 750 per day, or CHF 22,000 per month.

It’s thanks to your donations, the help of our volunteers and the members of the association that we can continue our mission.

How can you support us?

Become a member of the association Make a donation Sponsor a horse Adopt a horse Our online store

Horses & donkeys to sponsor

All horses

Come and discover the refuge

We offer a wide range of activities at the refuge, and you can take part in a number of events and camps, subject to registration.

Whether you’re a family discovering the refuge, or a group of friends who’d like to support us by enjoying themselves, discover all our activities.