One of the things I found most intimidating when I first decided to become more self-reliant in backcountry riding and packing was navigation. How to plan, safely get to where I want to go, explore, find my way back and have a way to call for help if needed. The majority of miles Tay Martin …
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Jul 31 2024
Doc Update
This video is too funny not to share. That was 5yo Stewart Creek WY palomino pinto Mustang gelding Doc’s second session and his first time getting the “real” halter on, over the temporary halter. What was supposed to be a serious video on a long, warm day turned into impromptu playfulness and laughter. I think …
Jul 31 2024
We’re Back!
Our summer high country pack trip with the entire Ambassador Mustang herd (3 from BLM Wild Horse & Burro Program and one from Double Devil Wild Horse Corrals ) and the Shepherd boys was a fun and laughter filled, occasionally slightly unhinged adventure. We experienced frost, dew, sun, wind, hail, rain, and thunderstorms. We camped …
Jul 31 2024
Out of Office
Tay Martin and I took all 4 of the Wild Horse Outreach & Advocacy Ambassador Mustangs (pictured, look closely!) as well as both German Shepherds and headed for the high country. It’s Taylor’s and Griffin’s (he’s supervising) first pack trip. I’m typing this on a ridge at just under 12,000ft elevation. We’ll be back before …
Jul 31 2024
Mountain Wanderings
This past week the double duns, aka Wild Horse Outreach & Advocacy Ambassador Mustangs Divide Basin WY mare Lacy and Twin Peaks CA filly Echo, went on yet another mountain adventure. Michelle Moreland and I had decided to take our trusty steeds and dogs back to a familiar trail to finish what we had set …
Jul 19 2024
New Mustangs Update
These photos are from the second session with Doc, Chief, Tillie and Hondo (in order). They’re also a good example of a typical Colorado monsoon season day. It’s like April, only warmer. We’re so happy with and proud of these four. We picked them up last Friday from the Cañon City BLM Wild Horse & …
Jul 19 2024
Summer fun with the Mustangs
July is a glorious time in Colorado. The grass is green, wildflowers are blooming, the horses have shed their winter coats and the humans their long underwear. It only snows until June around here… Having two young Mustangs, 2yo Twin Peaks CA filly Echo ponied) and Devil’s Garden yearling gelding Griffin (loose), as part of …
Jul 19 2024
Meet the new Mustangs
Tay Martin and I went to prison yesterday. That’s a full sentence around here. The local BLM holding facility is on Department of Corrections grounds. We get our vehicle searched and phone taken away along with everything else that’s on the lengthy contraband list because we very literally go to prison to pick up wild …
Jul 19 2024
Adopted: Gus
This one was bittersweet. We’re both incredibly happy for Gus, the tall, dark and handsome 4yo Antelope Hills WY Mustang gelding, who is very loved in his new home and already under saddle, and so sad that the big, friendly goober is no longer here for us to hug. He loved getting out on adventures …
Jul 12 2024
Adoptable Mustangs 9: Nash
Calling Nash anything short of spectacular would be doing him an injustice. I picked him for his kind eyes and curious expression and only later noticed how tall, handsome and athletic he really is. Nash is a 4yo Stewart Creek WY Mustang gelding. He is grey, and will continue to grey out as he ages. …