Mustang Mission

There’s a new face around here! Rocket, a mustang from the Sand Wash Basin Herd in Colorado, has made his way to Mustang Mission after being in the holding pens for a year and a half. Rocket is twelve years old and was a very successful band stallion when he lived in the wild. Sadly, he was separated from his entire band when he was captured. A few months ago, one of Mustang Mission’s board members, Mary Ellen MacDonald, approached me with the idea of rescuing Rocket and bringing him to Mustang Mission for gentling and training. He had been one of the first wild horses she had seen when visiting Colorado, and she felt a strong connection to him. I agreed to take Rocket in, and she won his bid during the auction at the end of January. Rocket was a Sales Authority mustang (like Alamo), meaning he was offered for sale without limitations. Horses like him frequently end up in bad situations. On March 24, Rocket arrived safe and sound! He has settled in very well and is proving to be one of...

This past weekend was filled with much fun and hard work! We started and nearly completed a huge project - fencing! The fencing we installed enlarged the horses’ area and replaced the temporary pallet fencing I had put up a year ago. I am so grateful for the completion of this. My family and a few friends came to help and we had a wonderful time together. We’re also thanking the Lord for good weather and safety throughout the project! Please watch the video I put together of installing the fencing! Because of this, I have more exciting news on the way! Stay tuned!