What draws us to horses, especially Mustangs, is not only what we can “do” or accomplish with them, it’s also being around them and what that does for our own inner world.
I hope you enjoy these photos of the Wild Horse Outreach & Advocacy Ambassador Mustangs – and Gus, because he’s not technically part of the herd even though Tay really wants him to stay (for real though, he needs a home with a full time head holder who follows him around and is available for hugs anytime Gus needs his head held) – as much as I enjoyed those moments.
It’s been quoted to death because it’s true, “There’s something about the outside of a horse that’s good for the inside of a man.” – Winston Churchill
I’ve been around horses for most of my life, literally 35 out of 38 years. Not until I got to know Mustangs did I see so much personality, affection, curiosity, character and goofiness in an equine, both in their interactions with other horses and with humans.
Maybe that’s because everything is new and exciting to them in this new to them world or because they’re not dulled by a lifetime of being a “tool”, or because their social skills really are different. Don’t get me wrong, my guys all have jobs to do once they’re old enough but we spend plenty of time just enjoying each other’s company.
We enjoy seeing more people interested in learning about and adopting Mustangs. We’re here to help you in any way. I’m currently doing remote coaching sessions with several adopters who are doing the training – anywhere from gentling to advanced saddle training – themselves and want guidance as needed along the way.
Pm or email us to inquire about remote coaching if it’s something that might help you or someone you know. We utilize video – based coaching as well as phone calls, all depending on what is needed, possible and will help the most.
We also gentle outside Mustangs – from internet auctions or facility adoption events – for adopters who either don’t have the set-up for a completely wild horse or prefer to bring their Mustang home with all their ground work done.
Reach out and let us know how we can help you be successful with Mustangs!
We are located in Guffey, Colorado. We work with reputable haulers who can bring horses from us to you or from holding facilities to us.
For the record, Tiny is not locked up and wanting out. Echo and I were working in the round pen and he wanted in on the fun.
If you don’t know our Ambassador Mustangs yet: There’s Lacy, 9yo dun Divide Basin mare, Tiny, 16yo sorrel Salt Wells gelding, Echo, 2yo dun Twin Peaks CA filly, and Griffin, bay Devil’s Garden yearling gelding. Gus, 4yo bay gelding from Antelope Hills WY is available for adoption even though we all love him very much.
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