Wild Mustangs of North America — L Martin Photography

Wild Mustangs

I will never forget the first time I saw wild mustangs in their natural habitat. It took my breath away. I literally found myself holding my breath. Perhaps afraid that if I moved at all I would wake up and find that the moment was not real. That moment would change me. Watching these magnificent animals interact. Beginning to understand the complex family bonds that extend generations. Seeing the vast knowledge needed to not only survive, but to thrive in harsh environments being passed down from generation to generation.

You do not have to spend but a few minutes watching the mustangs in the wild to understand the global fascination and love for these breathtaking animals. They steal your heart in moments. It is something that reaches in and touches your soul. That place in all of us that yearns to be ‘wild and free.’ There are few wild animals as iconic as the wild mustangs.

For information about the challenges facing these majestic animals explore the links below; There are many.

If things continue as they have this year there is a very real risk that Mustangs in the wild will be extinct by the end of this decade if not sooner. They need our help.

http://wildhorseeducation.org

http://redbirdtrust.org

http://skydogranch.org

http://wildhorseoutreach.org

http://saltriverwildhorsemanagementgroup.org

Shaikh - Band Stallion in the Onaqui Herd

Billy the Badger - While not a mustang he is a local resident and cohabitates with the South Herd. He and his family were quite curious.

Pixie and her new filly Herit - Onaqui North Herd

Sheldon - A young bachelor in the North Onaqui herd. A real charismatic youngster.

Caspian and Patches on Caspian's Birthday