In other news, this past week we had the pleasure of giving Ashley Ahearn , journalist, horsewoman and Mustang adopter, a behind the scenes look at the what, how and why here at Wild Horse Outreach & Advocacy .
She flew out from Washington to spend a blustery winter day with us and do a podcast interview for a new NPR podcast series on wild horses. Wild Spirit Mountain Lodge , thank you for making Ashley feel at home and for a wonderful dinner.
Ashley met the training horses, several of our volunteers, our amazing farrier Cassie with CK Hoof Care , the Ambassador herd and of course Denali and Ranger. Tiny and the Shepherds tried, albeit unsuccessfully, to nibble on and steal the microphone.
The interview and having Ashley come out to spend time with us was a pinch-me moment on so many levels. I’m still kind of talked out, so I’ll try and keep it short on here today.
I feel humbled and am in grateful disbelief over how things have been coming together lately after years of quiet, hard work, learning, and moving forward, often against all odds.
I’m so beyond thankful for our growing tribe of supportive individuals and organizations, causing us to be able to help more Mustangs and do so with increasing efficiency.
I need to get busy scheduling workshops for this year. Gentling wild horses is only part of our work. Teaching and helping people is the other.
It was a pleasure to meet and chat with you Ashley. I look forward to meeting up again in the not too distant future. Thank you for all you do for the people, the animals and the rangelands in the West!
Ashley has two podcast series already on Spotify, “Women’s Work” and “Grouse”. I’d highly recommend you give them a listen.
