Angel Horses is a unique human service organization located in Billings, Montana.
Our mission is to provide positive physical and emotional stimulus to the Senior community, especially those afflicted with Alzheimer’s, at-risk youth, special needs children and individuals and families affected by cancer, through the use of rescued animals such as horses, donkeys, dogs and cats in a therapeutic environment.
In the photo depicted above, Billings Mayor Tom Hanel, Bill Kennedy (President of MSU-B Foundation) and County Commissioner Denis Pitman joined Angel Horses’ founder, Jonnie Jonckowski and numerous supporters, donors and volunteers to celebrate Angel Horses’ new home during the official ribbon cutting ceremony! A dream realized!
Jonnie Jonckowski started Angel Horses in 1998, running it out of her home until 2017 when Angel Horses purchased a bigger property in west Billings. Angel Horses uses rescued horses and donkeys, giving them a second chance by providing comfort and compassionate care for our senior ‘shut-in’ community, cancer patients and their caregivers, veterans, at risk youth and special needs kids. Angel Horses provides lunch / snacks, entertainment (someone plays guitar and sings) based on the individuals or groups visiting. The horses enjoy being touched and brushed as much as the folks enjoy doing so! Services are provided at no charge to those who suffer physically, emotionally, spiritually and financially.
Jonnie says, “I am blessed with a family that loves me and instilled my love for Jesus Christ at an early age and for this I am most grateful. This is why Angel Horses was born, the need to spread God’s love through human touch, care of animals and not to ever forget our neighbor!” Jonnie’s life motto is: Never give up! When you think you have done enough, guess what? You can do so much more!
Jonnie Jonckowski has a passionate heart for helping those in need. She knows firsthand what many who suffer are going through. Jonnie herself suffered a tumor in her head in 2003, which took many surgeries and drained her financial security.
Jonnie has years of experience riding, showing and jumping horses. Jonnie was also a professional bull rider, winning numerous world titles. Jonnie Jonckowski was inducted into the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame in 1991 and the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame in 2024.
Jonnie’s love of animals carries through in her daily life where she lovingly cares for the animals and visitors of Angel Horses. Jonnie enjoys time spent in her cart, driving her Norwegian Fjord ‘Yoda’. She is also a wood carver and in-home personal fitness trainer.
The services that Angel Horses offers meets needs and requests not offered by other similar organizations and therapeutic riding groups.
We are not a rescue organization, but rather we use rescued animals in a therapeutic environment. Some of the animals come to us from a situation of abuse and neglect; others have grown too old to serve their owner/rider the way they used to so they become disposable and in some cases, owners have fallen on hard times and can no longer keep their best friend. Angel Horses offers an intimate experience with a personal touch. We are a therapeutic environment, quaint and serene, trees and foliage, western décor, fresh air, blue skies with a great view of the surrounding rim rocks, mountains and rolling hills. The trickling sound of water features, the heat of gas and live fire pits, toasted marshmallows, the critters and the volunteers invite you to put your feet up and stay a while!
All sessions and visits are private, either individuals or groups. Angel Horses can also make arrangements to bring some of the animals to certain other locations. Most services are provided at no charge; fees, when charged, are based on the needs and number of people participating. Financial assistance may be available upon request.
To request a visit at Angel Horses, please fill out our form on our Participate page here.
Our beautiful, private 10-acre ranch and facilities are available for rent as an event venue for weddings, parties, reunions, corporate events, horse shows, dog shows, etc. Our facilities include our indoor and outdoor spaces, chapel, indoor arena, teepees, tables, chairs, carriage, etc. For event venue rental information please contact us.
With views of the vast Montana mountains, wonderful animals and an array of options, your wedding or special occasion will surely be an event to remember.
We offer an affordable venue for weddings, receptions, family reunions, birthday parties, picnics or any function you can imagine! The Little White Chapel is inviting for prayer gatherings, meditation or weddings. The grounds offer a gazebo with benches, a cabin that has kitchen facilities, teepees for an overnight, back in time experience, a live fire pit, a gas fire pit, benches and seating, horseshoes and outdoor games. The arena can be transformed to host wedding receptions, concerts and gatherings. We invite you to consider our facility for your events!
To schedule an appointment to visit our facility and meet our animals, please use the contact form here or contact us by phone or mail.
We are a non-profit organization with 100% of your donations, gifts and memorials supporting the care of the animals, the services offered at no charge, and the maintenance of the facility.
