Two Mustangs Available for Adoption in MD

These two beautiful boys are available for adoption in Elkton, MD
For more information or to adopt please contact Corinne Deans: rin@shadowcreekfarm.com

They are truly both very big sweethearts and will make very nice mounts. They are both up to date on shots, coggins, and have health certificates. Their BLM titles are on the way.


Dextor, a Blood Bay 3 year old should top at about large pony size. He is currently 13.3. He has a left hind sock, and a roaning star, with a black wavy mane and tail. He leads, loads on a stepup and ramp load trailer, and stands for vet but still needs a little more work. I had him out leading around my ring over ground poles and a small X rail. He is very smart and brave, and very well built, he will easily be able to pack around a full size man.

Yankee Doodle, a 2 year Chocolate Bay with a right hind inside cornet. He was just gelded 2 weeks ago. He is currently about 14.1/2 and should be at least 15+ hands as he is still growing. He is leading, loads on a step up and ramp load and stand for vet and farrier. I had him out leading around my ring over ground poles and a small X rails. He is also learning to lung well. Yankee is more timid but is further along in training. he is defiantly going to be a nice horse.

These horses are available for adoption, and a good home is a must. Please contact Corinne for more information or pictures. rin@shadowcreekfarm.com

Longview adoption a success

Left Behind...

With numbers dwindling the past two years at northwest adoptions, it was thrilling to find 15 mustangs heading to new homes this past weekend after the Longview, WA adoption. With 30 horses hauled, that also meant 15 went home with strikes against them, such as the bay gelding pictured above. Such a shame...he was really quite lovely. But with a huge amount of duns in the mix with the recent Oregon gathers, that's what captured the attention of the crowd and not a single dun horse was sent back to the corrals.

One little grulla filly was the exception to the color rules rule and she was sent home on the big truck along with a variety of other nice looking horses. But really, does it matter that they adopted color? No, because that's what they were presented with, and finding homes for duns is better than not finding homes for anyone.



Lesley Newman was on hand for gentling demos. She's pictured here with a yearling gelding who found a new home with a woman who was just gushing over him all day. It was so heart warming to see people excited about our Living Legends!

For those who live in the northwest, don't forget that we've got the Youth & Yearlings event coming up on July 25 in Arlington!

Missouri Chapter Holds Their 1st Trail Ride!

The Show Me Mustang & Burro Club (SMMBC) had its first organized trail ride on July 2nd. The Mustang Spirit Trail Ride had 14 riders and 15 horses at Rudolph Bennitt Park, north of Columbia, MO. Of the 15 horses there, 11 were BLM Mustangs!
Horses and riders set out from the parking area in the morning, and rode for 2 & ½ hours covering about ten miles before returning for lunch and an informal meeting. It was a fun, easy ride on the groomed trail of Rudolph Bennitt, but we still managed to get lost. That seemed to be a good time to take a short break and decide which way to go next.
Lunch was a pot luck affair with grills fired up and people bringing whatever they wanted to eat. Lots of water was brought along for both people and horses. Over cookies and watermelon the group decided to participate in the 2010 Horse Celebration in Columbia MO again after their successful debut as a club in 2009 at the same event. The dates for this event are January 22 & 23, 2010.
We will take part in the Missouri State Fair parade with a riding entry.
September 26, 2009 there will be a “Show Me Your Brand” Poker Run at Knob Noster State Park to celebrate National Wild Horse Adoption Day (Rain date Oct. 3rd). The ride is open to all breeds and prizes will be awarded for High Hand and Low Hand. There will be a BBQ afterwards.
We are also going to have a “Mustang Moonlight” Trail ride sometime in August with the location yet to be determined.

If you're in Missouri and would like information on joining our chapter please contact Judy Ballenger: judyballenger@embarqmail.com

Hooray for YAY!

8 young trainers from across Washington State were recently handed the responsibility of taming a wild mustang. On April 25 the youth, ages 9-17, picked up their pre-assigned yearlings and hauled them to their training facilities where they are diligently working at teaching their charges about domestic life.

Some, obviously, are taking it better than others!

On July 25 the kids will return to Black Raven Stables in Arlington, WA where they'll compete in the Youth And Yearlings event (YAY) for silver buckles.

The yearling competition is being held in conjunction with an all breed youth open horse show where high points will be offered in three age groups, walk trot, and of course the top mustang horse of the day will be recognized. Following the classes, a competitive bid adoption will be held for several gentled yearlings.

If you live in the northwest, you won't want to miss this event! Need more information? email Tracey at desperatehorsewife@gmail.com

To follow along with the progress of the yearlings, visit the YAY blog today!

Like to enter the horse show? YAY Show Entry

YAY is sponsored by the Northwest Wild Horse & Burro Association.