The Mustang Project

Helping Youth

The Mustang Project is open to students 13 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.     

Horseback riding is not the focus of the program.  While basic riding skills will be taught, we believe that true horsemanship is more than getting on a horse and riding.

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 Mustangs.  These horses are gathered from both BLM and state controlled lands.  Thousands of young healthy horses are available for adoption through the BLM and many have been in holding facilities for far too long.   Mustangs gathered from state controlled lands are not protected, and can go directly to auction where they can be sold for slaughter. The Mustang Project's goal is to provide sanctuary for horses that should remain wild.

Mustang Sanctuary

The Mustang Project is looking for land in Northern California for a Mustang Sanctuary and Education Center.  This will be a sanctuary for mustangs that should be left wild.  We have saved over 50 horses from  what remained of the historic Sheldon Herd located in NW Nevada.
The sanctuary will be open to visitors wanting to learn about and see Mustangs.  Information, clinics and public events will be offered about Mustangs, and to increase public awareness about the plight of Mustangs in the US.