That’s what wilderness travel is like with a horse dog human herd.
Horses looking to the dogs to find a barely visible trail. Dogs waiting for the horses to create a path through tall grass or snow. Horses or dogs finding and pointing out water to the rest of the herd.
The horses going out of their way not to trample humans or dogs in dangerous situations.
Horses and dogs looking to the humans for guidance and safety.
Interdependence is key in the backcountry. Fellow travelers, two- and four-legged alike, rely on each other.
On our last pack trip I said something to the effect of “These kinds of trips show exactly how stupid animals aren’t” as the Mustangs and Shepherds were confidently finding their way back to camp without guidance, after only ever having been on a particularly hard to discern trail once before.
Grateful to have these experiences with our Wild Horse Outreach & Advocacy Ambassador Mustang herd:
Lacy (9yo dun Divide Basin WY Mustang mare, my riding horse)
Echo (2yo dun Twin Peaks CA Mustang filly, following along loose in this video)
Griffin (bay Devil’s Garden yearling Mustang gelding, also loose)
Tiny (15ish yo sorrel Salt Wells WY Mustang gelding, on this trip camera woman Tay Martin ‘s mount)
With trips and videos like this we hope to inspire and encourage others to make their Mustang dreams come true.
If you’re looking to adopt a gentled Mustang, check out our available Mustangs here:
We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization located in Guffey, Colorado. Thanks to reputable haulers, shipping out of state can be arranged.
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