When caring for our equines, we’re always looking for ways to support their physical and mental well-being while keeping daily care practical and sustainable. One simple tool that makes a big difference in our routine is hay nets . At first glance, they might seem like just another feeding accessory, but they offer several important benefits that closely align with how horses and donkeys are meant to live. 1. Simulates a Natural Lifestyle 🐴 In the wild, horses spend most of their day grazing while moving long distances. Slow-feeding hay nets help replicate that natural pattern by preventing horses from finishing their hay too quickly. When we place hay nets in multiple locations around a pasture or paddock, horses are encouraged to walk between feeding stations. This promotes movement and mimics natural foraging behavior. Fun fact:  Mustangs can travel up to 20 miles a day in search of food and water. Movement isn’t just natural for horses—it’s essential for joint health, circ...

Rudy & Cecelia Are Available for Adoption! Jackson is Available for Adoption! MUSTANG MISSION ADOPTION APPLICATION Adopting an equine (or any animal) is not a decision to be taken lightly.  Mustang Mission offers many benefits for the adopters of our wild equines.  We want our adopters to feel supported and to know how grateful we are that they have chosen to give a mustang or burro a life-long home. The benefits you receive are: ⭐️ A formerly wild equine that will be your new best friend and a well-trained companion! ⭐️ Lifetime support (training help, care and holistic equine welfare tips, etc.) ⭐️ You will receive an adoption package: a free horse training course from a nationally recognized horse trainer, feed and supplements the horse has been used to, and some special surprise add-ons depending on the horse you adopt! ⭐️ Adopting a wild equine from Mustang Mission gives us the room to save another.  By adopting a mustang or burro, you save another! ⭐️ The adopti...

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) frequently states that wild equines are overpopulated, and many believe it without question.  The BLM's claims are correct and based on science, right?  Maybe not.  Let's dig into this deeper - you may be surprised at what we find. First, it is necessary to note that the BLM's leadership is very much against wild horses and burros.  Why?  Because many ranchers in the livestock industry hate wild horses and burros since they compete for the forage on the range.  Ranchers have a lot of power and influence in the BLM's decision making.  Not to mention that nearly every member of the Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse & Burro Advisory Board is for livestock and against wild horses; this is obvious by their statements and votes during board meetings. The BLM's method for population counts is not efficient.  The Double Observer Method is conducted over several days as the BLM counts wild horses and burros from ...

Exciting News! 🥳 After several months of never-ending paperwork and research, I’ve finally obtained 501(c)3 nonprofit status for Mustang Mission!  This means that your donations are now tax deductible! Being a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization opens up opportunities that will enable us to expand our mission.  Together, our work to save the lives of wild equines all over the country can continue to grow and make a lasting difference. ❤️ To celebrate this achievement, everyone who donates in August will be entered in a giveaway to win a set of greeting cards featuring one of Ember’s paintings!  Any donation is eligible (never underestimate the value of $5!).   Here are a few different ways you can donate: Fundraising Platform PayPal: @mustangmission Check (contact me for our address) Apple Pay or Cash App: 912-659-0548 —————————— God greatly blessed my efforts by allowing my applications to be approved in a very short time.  While 501(c)3 applications can take ...

If you are new to Mustang Mission, please learn why I am working to save Cumberland Island's Wild Horses and how you can help . This past weekend, two of my siblings and I camped overnight on Cumberland Island.  It was one big adventure!  We knew we were in for an adventure when the forecast steadily called for rain on Friday, so we weren't surprised to arrive in St Marys right as it started to rain. It was very windy and rained the entire time on our ferry trip to the island. After disembarking at the Sea Camp Dock, we checked in at the ranger station. We weren't anxious to get soaked, so we stayed under shelter for a while, hoping the rain would slow down. We weren't the only ones, as many other visitors saw the advantage of a roof! Finally, the rain slowed to a drizzle, and we left the comfort of the ranger station to bike a 1/2 mile to our campsite.  Thankfully, the campsite provided some shelter since the trees were so thick overhead. Setting up camp in the rain is...

*Mustang Mission Wild Equine Rescue is currently obtaining 501(c)3 nonprofit status, but at this time your donations ARE NOT tax-deductible .  However, an incredibly generous donor will match your donations if we reach our goal of $1,500! Each year, the Bureau of Land Management rounds up thousands of wild horses and burros from their western rangelands.  While mustangs are the more popular wild equine, burros are equally as important.  After capture, these mustangs and burros are housed in tiny holding facilities for months or years before being offered for adoption or sale via online auction or in-person adoption events. On the Bureau of Land Management's upcoming online auction is a group of older burros available as sales eligible.  That means they can be sold without limitation and the purchaser is not held accountable for what they do with the burros once they leave the government holding facilities.  Although not proven, many of these sales eligible burro...

Within my mustang herd is a tiny horse with a big attitude - Cloud. Cloud has been my constant companion for nearly thirteen years. When I was just seven, my parents (not knowing that older horses are better for younger people) bought me Cloud, who was a spunky, headstrong five-month-old colt. He was (and still is) very spicy! Unfortunately, none of us realized that horses need companions of their own species, so Cloud lived by himself next to an assortment of farm animals for almost eleven years. However, he still had a fun life as I spent a lot of time with him every day and took him for long walks. I'm sure that when Alamo jumped off the trailer onto our property he couldn't believe his eyes. He did not know what he was in for! Since then, Cloud has been the first horse to meet each mustang, and I plan to keep it that way. When he meets a gelding, he does his best to strike an intimidating pose, kicking and screaming at them. It seems like an attempt to establish his dominan...