This thick and handsome boy is a 10yo Devil’s Garden Mustang gelding. He stands 14.2hh tall and is almost equally as wide.
Pumba has been with us for over a year. He’s guarded but sane and (really not that far) deep down loves to be fussed over.
The good: He’s decently easy to catch, meaning if you know what you’re doing you can catch him in under 2 minutes in a small or larger pen. He leads, loads, crosses obstacles, has been trimmed, stands for grooming and spraying.
The adorable: He loves having his mane brushed and braided. He melts and goes to sleep. He thinks shoulder scratches are better than treats. He’s the kindest neighbor to all other horses we’ve put him next to. Even the scrappy ones, he doesn’t engage in any fussing and is very calm around them.
The real: Pumba ran wild until he was approximately 8yo and he has yet to give up his “wild card”. He is watchy and slow to trust. He’s neither aggressive nor does he go into a blind panic. He also won’t be packing your elk out this fall. Maybe not next fall, either.
Pumba would like to find a home with competent, patient, consistent humans who will continue to ask things of him that he might find uncomfortable but that are necessary to continue to build his confidence around humans and to ensure that his basic needs can be met.
Realistic expectations and a flexible timeline are a must. He may let his guard down and eventually be a riding horse, he may not. In either case, he deserves a home of his own, horsey friends and room to run. For a horse that’s shaped a bit like a jellybean, he’s a beautiful mover. His weight will need to be monitored, Pumba tends to be a bit “fluffy” as you can see.
Pumba is not an instant gratification pony, and and his adoption 
reflects that. Adoption application, and contract apply, for his sake and safety.
He is available for adoption through our nonprofit organization Wild Horse Outreach & Advocacy in Guffey, Colorado. We work with reputable haulers, many of whom will deliver nationwide.
Pm or email with questions. The first step towards adopting any of our Mustangs is filling out an application at w i l d h o r s e o u t r e a c h . o r g
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Many thanks to Rowdy’s Ropes (halter and lead) and Karyn Tessman Miller (Knotty Horse detangler products) for your continued support. Message them to get your own!
