Introducing Zinnia (Zin), an adorable 7yo Buffalo Hills NV Mustang mare. She’s spending some time with us at her adopter’s request.
The goal is to determine whether she’s doing right by her if she keeps and continues to train Zin, or if it’s in this little mare’s best interest to be returned to BLM and go to long-term holding where she can be a wild horse and run with a herd, while still receiving food and basic care.
Zin had never been touched and didn’t know how to lead when she arrived. Less than a week later she’s leading softly by the neck rope, is touchable on both sides nose to nail with the lunge whip and touchable by hand on her face.
Many Mustangs will eventually choose to accept touch. Some need a little extra help and direction.
Thriving in a domestic setting is more than just receiving food and what humans consider love. It also includes receiving basic care: Haltering, leading, loading brushing, deworming, spraying/doctoring, feet handling.
Many thanks to Zin’s adopter for sending her girl to Wild Horse Outreach & Advocacy for another shot at enjoying life with humans and being a good citizen.
In addition to adopting out gentled Mustangs and gentling wildies for clients, we also offer learning opportunities and remote coaching. Reach out and let us know how we can help!
