Removing the neck tag
This is 6yo buckskin Devil’s Garden Mustang mare Luna, dam of DG Bibi who found a home a while back.
Here we are, taking her tag off, a special “unwilding” ritual that makes me light up even after doing this dozens of times. It marks the transition from wild to handleable and on their way to becoming someone’s partner and friend. This little mare sure made me earn it.
Neck tags serve the purpose of being able to identify the horses at the holding facility. It shows the last 4 digits of a Mustang’s ID number. Some facilities now remove the tags upon adoption of the horses for their safety.
Mustangs that come to us directly from the Double Devil Wild Horse Corrals in Alturas, CA are Forest Service Mustangs and unlike their BLM-gathered cousins not branded. Not having the characteristic left neck freezemark removes a layer of protection should the horses end up in a tough spot. I d love to see the FS freezebrand their wild horses again like they did years ago.
Luna is in the process of being gentled and would like to find a home of her own with someone who appreciates and is capable of providing guidance to a strong-willed golden mare. Located in Guffey, CO. Luna is Sale Authority and available for adoption through Wild Horse Outreach & Advocacy
If you’re interested in adopting her please PM us or send an email to info@wildhorseoutreach.org
Every comment, like and share helps get the word out, so please share away and let’s find this pretty little lady a great home!
Video by Tay Martin (she and Cedar provided good entertainment throughout this process)
Training halter & lead rope: Rowdy’s Ropes
Jacket and vest: Outback Trading Company LTD.
Hat: Montana Rio Buckaroo Hats
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