Gypsy was a wild Mustang, living in California and Nevada before her family was herded up and thrown into holding pens, then separated from one another. If Gypsy's experience was like most wild horse roundups, several of her fellow herd members, including foals, were killed. Hanaeleh intervened when Gypsy's owner posted her as a "free horse." Her owners had purchased her from a BLM auction but decided they did not want her anymore. We took Gypsy as the only other person who responded to the … [Read more...]
Happy Rescue Day Gypsy!
Four years ago Lori and I drove out to the middle of the desert of nowhere, in 100+ degree weather, to pick up a horse who just "needed a few treats" in order to come. Once we arrived, however, we realized that we had to figure out very quickly exactly how to catch a wild Mustang who hadn't been handled in months. Four hours later, with some twine, a few lead ropes and a lot of luck, and we had a little Mustang mare in the back of our trailer, heading for home. And the rest, as they say, is … [Read more...]
Gypsy
Gypsy 6-year-old Mustang mare Captured April 24, 2007 Rescued May 9, 2008 Gypsy is a 6 year old Mustang. She is about 14.2 hands, and is very sweet and willing, but needs an experienced individual to work with her. Gypsy has good feet and is very sure-footed. We have done extensive ground training with Gypsy, and she does very well longeing on and off the line. She is very respectful and is great while being led, too. She has been ridden both in the arena and on trail, but she would … [Read more...]