Mustang Mission

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

A local horse owner was so generous and kind to donate a lot of her horse tack to us!   I'm grateful for the tack and it will be very useful in the near future.

Update: The Bureau of Land Management’s wild horse and burro online auction was having technical difficulties, so the auction did not take place this past week.  It has been postponed to December 7-14, which means that, if I win the mustang's bid, I won’t be picking him up until late February. If you have any thoughts, please don’t hesitate to let me know!  I would love to hear any suggestions you might have for me. Thank you so very much for all of your prayers and support! “Not one of them is forgotten before God.” Luke 12:6

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