Mustang Mission

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From a number to a name... His name is Alamo . ❤️

My mustang arrived safe and sound today!  He is settling in well and is very calm.  He and my miniature horse, Cloud, were best friends from the beginning and are staying right by each other. Stay tuned for updates and to learn his name!

Can't wait to meet this beautiful mustang in just one week!  I'm looking forward to starting him on a new, happy life after all of the horrors at the holding pens.  He will be given back his freedom of choice throughout his entire training. ❤️ If you would like to help rescue more mustangs like this one, you can still donate . "Hast thou given the horse strength? hast thou clothed his neck with thunder?" (Job 39:19)  

Our wild horses and burros have been facing serious challenges from the government, and this year is no different.  The Bureau of Land Management is planning to remove "at least" a record of 19,000 mustangs and burros this Fiscal Year 2022.  But we mustang advocates and lovers have had enough.  We're trying even harder to bring about a change for our wild equines.  The Cloud Foundation, along with many wild horse advocates, are demanding a hearing for wild horses and burros.  Please join in on taking action for our wild horses by  submitting your comments .  Thank you so much for standing up for our wild horses and burros! "The earth is the Lord's." Psalm 24:1

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 Management (BLM) conducts roundups regularly

Do you recognize this beautiful mustang - #7903 ?  I’m so excited to announce that I won him last night on the internet adoption!  The auction was very difficult, as there were people bidding up the horses, trying to make sanctuaries and rescues not get them.  I’m very grateful for God’s help through it all. We will be picking him up at the end of February in Okeechobee, Florida. Thank you so much for your support throughout this journey! Tag #7903's auction video “Not one of them is forgotten before God.” Luke 12:6

*Please click on the pictures to read! ---------------------------------------------------------- "O Lord, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all:  the earth is full of thy riches."  (Psalm 104:24)

  "Enter into his gates with thanksgiving,  and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him,  and bless his name.  For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting;  and his truth endureth to all generations." Psalm 100:4-5

Mustang Mission Rescue Update: There are several older mustangs up for sale this month by the Bureau of Land Management, and I would like to adopt one. Will you consider making a donation to help me get the rescue property ready for a mustang that is in danger of going to slaughter or a bad home? I would be grateful for your prayers and help with sharing Mustang Mission’s fundraiser. Any contribution will help to reach $5,000 by October 31! Your donations will be used to purchase: - Eight loads of dirt - A round pen - Wood to enclose a shelter If you know of anyone willing to donate any of these items, please feel free to give them my contact information. Mustang #7903 Mustang #7903 is from the Onaqui Mountain HMA (Herd Management Area) and was captured on July 16 of this year. He is 11 years old and Sales Eligible, which makes him more likely to be bought and end up in the slaughter pipeline. Red Bird’s Trust (who is working to find each of these mustangs good homes) said that older

A few weeks ago, I was blessed to be able to visit six adopted Pryor Mustangs in Virginia.  Even though they were removed from their mountain home, they were adopted and now live on a beautiful farm.  Their stories didn't end in a tragic way, thanks to their wonderful owner! Rain is the daughter of the famous Cloud! "A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast. " (Proverbs 12:10)

Story behind the photo... Last year, in June, my family and I visited the wild horse herd nestled in the Pryor Mountains. This herd is popular because of the famous Cloud, Wild Stallion of the Rockies. This little mustang, Traveler, was just a baby when we visited, but he recently turned two! His family band stopped to graze just about thirty feet from our campsite. The sun was beginning to sink behind a mountain as we were cooking our dinner, and he was happy just to watch us. He was just too adorable! I’m looking forward to seeing him grow up and get a family of his own one day. ❤️

A few weeks ago, my family and I were blessed to be able to visit the wild horses on Assateague Island.  This one band was nearby, and they looked beautiful in the evening light. " O Lord , how manifold are thy works!  in wisdom hast thou made them all:  the earth is full of thy riches." Psalm 104:24

This is a common statement made by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and many believe it without question.  The BLM's claims are correct and science based, right?  Maybe not.  Let's dig into this deeper - you may be surprised at what we find. First, we need to begin by saying that BLM's leadership is very much against wild horses and burros.  Why?  Because 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 money to use in the BLM's decision making.  Not to mention, that nearly every member on the Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse & Burro Advisory Board is for livestock and against wild horses; this is obvious by the statements they make and how they vote during board meetings. The BLM's method for population counts is not efficient.  The Double Observer Method is done over several days where the BLM counts wild horses and burros from an airplane 500+ feet above gr

Throughout the West, wild horse and burro herds are racing towards extinction.  The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), with other government agencies, seem intent on driving them out of their rangelands and imprisoning them in holding pens – funded with our tax dollars. Although advocates all over America are working for these animals’ freedom, the BLM finally released their overdue Report to Congress last year, which the senate passed.  This new plan outlines the removal of 220,000 mustangs and burros in the next twenty years.  There are already 50,000+ mustangs and burros in holding pens. In this plan, the BLM will reach the “Appropriate” Management Level (AML) of 26,715 wild horses and burros on 26.9 million acres of land.  This means that each wild equine remaining in the wild would be expected to cover and use about 1,000+ acres. At the Paul’s Valley Off-Range Corral in Oklahoma, wild horses and burros are housed in a private pasture until their adoption.  Surprisingly, on just 400