Helping Youth The Mustang Project is open to students 10 years of age and older. The program is for those students interested in learning more about horses but do not have the facilities, finances, or family support to own their own horse. We especially welcome "at risk" students - those who may be struggling in school, or socially, due to their home life, peer pressures, or academic challenges. While basic riding skills will be taught, this is not the focus of the program. We believe that true horsemanship is more than getting on a horse and riding. To learn more, see Program Information. There is no charge to students to participate, however students are expected to participate on a regular basis, keep their school grades and attendance up, and maintain good conduct at home, school, and in the community.
Helping Horses |
The Mustang Project advocates and participates in the adoption of BLM Mustangs. These horses are gathered due to overpopulation, fire, or drought on BLM lands. Thousands of young healthy horses are available for adoption through the BLM and many have been in holding facilities for far too long. The Mustang Project's goal is to adopt and train as many of these Mustangs as possible, either for use in the program, or to be adopted by the public.
All horses that are part of the Project are trained using recognized "non-forceful" gentling methods. BLM Mustangs have been successfully trained for all types of work, competition, and enjoyment. To learn more about BLM Mustangs: BLM Wild Horse and Burro Program.