Freedom Given Back ----------- In south Oregon, lives one of the most magnificent wild horse herds - an opinion held by many wild horse lovers. The South Steens Wild Horse Herd is home to some of the most intricately-colored pinto horses - pintos that you never knew could exist. The mustangs’ home is a spectacular location mainly composed of canyons, but with a harsh climate. For centuries, only the strongest mustangs have survived. This wild horse herd is followed closely, and in 2006, an adorable blue roan pinto was born. People all over the country fell in love with this colt and began following his life. Excitement grew as he became a bachelor, then a band stallion and father. Renegade thrived in his wild home and lived for his freedom and family. Renegade running wild and free. Photo Credit: Mustang Meg Even though South Steens encompases 130,000 acres, the Appropriate Management Level (AML) is 159-304 horses. The Bureau of Land Manag...
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 ...
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...