Curious about how and why I have mustangs? No, I didn’t catch them myself😂 Anyway, I originally wrote this response to someone calling me an (____) for going out of my way to get wild horses despite how easy it is to get a domesticated one. This is a common accusation I get, so thought it might be helpful to share more for those who are genuinely curious. It’s so disheartening how many people make snap judgments without bothering to learn more😞 Anyway, here’s a little backstory: The government manages the wild horse population and rounds up some of the mustangs to keep them at what they call the appropriate management level(AML). Whether you or I want them to, thousands of mustangs are rounded up every year. There are about 60,000 mustangs in short and long term holding right now. Some are made available to the public to adopt. Unfortunately, being untrained, feral horses, they are a high risk breed. Many end in the wrong hands, get dumped into auctions and yes, into the slaughter pipeline. Training doesn’t solve everything, but it does increase the chances of them having a safe life. But not everyone has the ability, time, or facility to gentle a mustang. I’m just one of many people who gentle mustangs before finding them good homes. I care deeply for the mustangs I am responsible and don’t let them go to just anyone who wants them. I loose money doing this because I am selective and prioritizing a quality, safe home over a quick rehome. Thanks for taking the time to read and understand ❤

@cariadbach

Жыл бұрын

I think what you do is wonderful! I'm a veterinary nurse, and I just want to say a huge, heartfelt thank you for everything that you do for these wild mustangs. Unfortunately, some people are ignorant, and rather than doing a little research and finding out the facts, they assume they know the facts and go spreading their vitriol and misinformation all over social media!! It's not hard to do a little homework, and maybe the "Professionally Offended" should take a moment to educate themselves before jumping to conclusions!! I think what you're doing is fantastic, and you should be commended for all the amazing work you do with these wild mustangs. Can't wait to see what you decide to name her! She's gorgeous! Bless her! I'm so pleased she's in such safe hands with you! I'm looking forward to seeing her flourish under your care! From one animal lover to another, I just want to say another big thank you! 🙏 Wishing you and Black Mare all the best! Much love, from Wales, UK 💜🐎💜

@GingerNinja1

Жыл бұрын

Really sad how they have to do it, but thankfully there are ppl like you who makes the difference v/s poachers & theives! God bless 🙌

@naomiby9556

Жыл бұрын

💯 so interested I just stumbled on your page I heard of wild mustangs but never knew the half of it, I love what you are doing! I can't wait to see what happens! Thank so much please educate us!

@dennisossianderrmplmtcst2053

Жыл бұрын

You are a seat, and you are doing amazing work! I hope you attract tremendous support!

@SteampunkHorse

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for everything you do. I can only hope to be like you one day! 💙

I’m a former equine nutritionist & from looking at her, I’d say she’s in FANTASTIC shape. What a topline. She’s an absolute GEM. Well done, you! I’ve subscribed & I’m looking forward to her growth & her new name.

@kray3883

Жыл бұрын

Not a nutritionist but my thoughts as well. Tucked up belly looks dramatic but she has a really nice amount of weight over her ribs and hips. Either an easy keeper or she's had a good diet for a long time.

@KFrost-fx7dt

Жыл бұрын

For a wiry mustang she's creme of the crop! Once she fills out she will look like a quarter horse.

I live in NV and I am so thankful for people like you who adopt these wild horses. She is gorgeous! :)

@a-raegun912

Жыл бұрын

I was about to comment thhis!!!

Congratulations!! Lovey young horse- I look forward to watching her blossom under your care.❤

@TheProjectEquestrian

Жыл бұрын

Thankyou❤❤

I also adopted a black mustang from the Gochute region of Nevada. She was super quick to tame. She looked a lot like yours! We named her Garnet, because we used to dig garnets in Nevada and they were black too. We had another horse named Jasper, so following the gem/rock theme.

@SteampunkHorse

Жыл бұрын

How lovely!!

She is so beautiful! If you haven't already got a name for her could you call her Raven, Starling or Corvus (raven in latin)? To keep the running theme of the bird names :) Edit: Dont wanna be one of those people but tysm for all the likes!!

@TheProjectEquestrian

Жыл бұрын

Great name ideas!😄❤

@violalalinor9934

Жыл бұрын

@@TheProjectEquestrian for a name I think "Flicka" as in "Flicka, the brown mustang" a great movie about a dark brown/black mustang, hope you've seen it :)

@tamousha

Жыл бұрын

In my language, Swedish, Flicka means girl btw. Cute.

@violalalinor9934

Жыл бұрын

@@tamousha samma här :)

@averycheesypotato

Жыл бұрын

Starling sounds good. She seems sweet but flighty like a bird, and has the dark coat

Bless your kind heart Britta💛 It's great that you are working so hard to give these poor babies a decent, caring home. I've been a Wild Mustang advocate for many years, and there couldn't be a sadder story than the plight of most of these horses. I don't know if you've researched where they are coming from, but it's truly tragic what the Feds have done, and are presently doing to decimate the herds, and the BLM is very corrupt. The government round ups by helicopter are very cruel, and separate the the family groups, often resulting in many casualties with foals being run to death, and terrific injuries among them all. The survivors are further traumatized being hauled all over the place, warehoused in dry cattle lots, and their spirits are broken. They ALL have severe PTSD and need so much TLC & understanding. They are not like domesticated horses at all, it's in the centuries of being wild & self reliant hardwired into the genes. I found it interesting that you got DNA reports...many of the core herds are descended from the Spanish horses from the Conquistadors hundreds of years ago. They have the genetics of the Lusitano & Andalusian breeds very often, depending on the areas they are coming from. These horses are still bred in Spain. Your Miss Sparrow has the distinctive Lusitano almond shaped eyes... check out the many KZread vids on them. The American Wild Horse Campaign is a good source to learn more about what really happens to our Wild Mustangs, should anyone want more info & resources, and especially check out the work of LAURA LEIGH at WILD HORSE EDUCATION (wild horseeducation.org)...her foundation is in Nevada, and it is a real eye opener! Thank you for being such a beautiful human being, Britta, and for saving lives that matter!

Love her long face. She looks like the Morgan filly my grandfather had . She is absolutely beautiful and she has a beautiful build to her . She is going to be amazing when she fills out . Her muscle lines are really amazing. Can't wait to see her fill out and grow. She is majestic

Oh my goodness, I CAN'T wait!!!!😝 She is really pretty!

@TheProjectEquestrian

Жыл бұрын

Thankyou!❤❤

What an absolute beauty

@TheProjectEquestrian

Жыл бұрын

Thankyou!! I love blacks myself☺❤

My heart just warmed so much hearing you do this to help others to be able to adopt mustangs.

TY for caring and sharing yes these wild horses are precious and Worth saving ❤️🙏

My best horse was a small tough bay Mustang gelding with a lovely roman nose, and one bad stifle joint. I got him when we were both 13 and he took me all over the hills in Woodside, Ca, and took really good care of me. They are the best, so smart! She's going to be a lot of fun and will be gorgeous! Good work! You are so lucky!

I showed up at one minute to go! I made it!

Oh my goodness, what an incredible journey for a wild horse. Just amazing. Congratulations on your exquisite care and service. ✨🙏✨

I'M IN LOVE!

Oh MY GOSH I AM ALREADY IN LOVE WITH HER SHE LOOKS SO SWEET CANT WAIT TO SEE TRAINING VIDEOS!!!!😁😁😊

@TheProjectEquestrian

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! ☺☺

@peterfroese7323

Жыл бұрын

@@TheProjectEquestrian no problem I love your videos anyway

I'm glad she has falling into a good situation. My heart goes out to her her world so different now. Since she is from Nevada I would call her Reno.

@TheProjectEquestrian

Жыл бұрын

I know right - in the course of a year her life has flipped upside down.

@chirelle.alanalooney8609

Жыл бұрын

I just have to let you know, that out of all of the names that were suggested for her horse, the one you suggested was definitely The Best Name RENO.

Have you thought about using the Shoshoni language to find a name for her? Kah'-mah or Kah'-mo means jack rabbit, Ai'wa means fawn. She's got a very cool vibe about her.

@jimmyyounger618

Жыл бұрын

Cool idea. I got curious and looked up the Goshute tribe. Appears they are one of the largest groups of Shoshoni speakers.

@TheProjectEquestrian

Жыл бұрын

ohhh, that's great idea!

@lucykelly7152

Жыл бұрын

Shoshoni sounds nice. Call her Shoshoni!

@Luna-ej4mi

Жыл бұрын

She gives me Ivana (Johanna) vibes

@StratospheralNurse

Жыл бұрын

@@lucykelly7152 yes completely agree!!

Good for you, taking in these horses, gentling them, and putting them out there for adoption. There's a lot wrong with the world, it's always so heartening to see women doing whatever comes to hand to make it a bit better. Good job!

I live in Dayton, NV - just a little east of Carson City. When we first moved here nearly 12 years ago, we had wild horses nibbling away at our weed patch in our front yard but the weeds were finally overtaken by clover and the horses LOVED that!! The largest group we had a one time was 16 and they ranged in ages from brand new to teenagers to full grown. Unfortunately the herds in our area have been rounded up and no longer do we have wild horses nibbling away at our clover so we replaced it with rock. I was able to sit out on the front porch while the horses were eating away and they didn't mind me at all.

I like "raven" as well as the birds but I think this "black mare" has something more majestic on her, more noble.... like a BLACK DIAMOND - including that she is yet uncut and a bit rough around her edges (because of the travel)... she has that sparkle in her eyes 😍🥰

She is gorgeous 😍 I am so excited for you. Congrats again!!!!!

@TheProjectEquestrian

Жыл бұрын

thank you❤❤

You wouldn't dare call her ,Sally" would you?She's smart,she wasn't wasting any energy,and has a very honest gaze.What your doing for the wild horse herds is highly commendable,salute young lady!

Omg I'm so excited! This has made my day! Eek I'm very excited right now!! Edit: I have now watched the video and wow she is georgious, she seems pretty calm and seems to have a kind eye. I can't wait to see u start training with her and see her temperament.

@TheProjectEquestrian

Жыл бұрын

Thankyou☺❤

She is so beautiful!! I love mustangs, horses in general really, but still. I know she has a white sock, but I think you could always call her midnight, if you haven't named her yet, especially since I can see having a beautiful black coat. Once you get her cleaned up and healthy. 😍

Good luck. Thank you for saving a wild horse as well as your others.

Hi! I live in VT and absolutely love horses..I grew up with them. I am SO surprised you are just north of me!! I have a very long story to tell but I would run out of data, lol. I just started FOLLOWING you tonight, at work..Healthcare and I make jewelry. I'm so excited and over the moon that I can watch my favorite animal and I will be cheering you on..neighbor lol ♡

You’re so lovely. How exciting for you. I imagine you’ll enjoy settling in with her. God bless!

First video. Love what you are doing for these beautiful horses. 💜 New sub

Sure she's gonna be a stunner! Can't wait to see you guys get along!

OMG IM SO EXCITED FOR YOUR NEW MARE 🎉

This is the part 2 to day one😊 kzread.info/dash/bejne/i4Gals9yiMvRdto.html

@KateEq

Жыл бұрын

Who are the horses on your KZread banner?❤

Wow what an interesting channel! I don't know much about horses but glad to have stumbled up your video. Love the thumbnail by the way, what a brilliant action shot! I could not go past it! Seems like a lucky mustang to have landed in your care :)

@TheProjectEquestrian

Жыл бұрын

Thank. you! I was really pleased with that shot as well, when I saw it! Thumbnails can be tricky with an unpredictable subject😂

You don't know me, I'm an Equine Therapist with forty years experience in biomechanics. If you approach your new friend with the awareness that she has injured her right hind stifle, you will make better progress. It's why she prefers to go to the right, the 'knee' can be carried more when it's on the inside of the circle. Best wishes, ... you look like a great fit for her.

She’s lovely! I look forward to watching your journey. 😊

@TheProjectEquestrian

Жыл бұрын

Thankyou! 😄

she reminds me of my black mustang I adopted(shady). I'm new to horses, I'm 54 yr. old. I rode a horse once when I was around 28. so yeah, I was scared sh1t-less😬. I thought she was going to kill me. I'm not a trainer by no stretch of the imagination. I thought I may have bit off more than I can chew. oh and did I say I was scared sh1tless🤔.A year and a half later and I'm finally going to put a saddle on her. I have no regrets. she was gentled on her time. NO ropes, no abuse whatsoever. Just her time. she's so sweet and gentle now and I wouldn't change a thing.

She deserves all the best 🐎🥰

she is amazing. i hope you can gain her trust pretty soon cause this girl needs to see a farrier asap. so fingers crossed.

Mustangs are gorgeous. They have an awesome spirit. It's a huge undertaking to take care of any new large and.al esp a Mustang.

W ow thank you for living the life I always wanted!

She's beautiful. Can't wait to see what you do with her 💛

@TheProjectEquestrian

Жыл бұрын

Thankyou!☺❤

This was awsome! Thank you!

Pretty girl. That's an awful long journey to take alone in a trailer. Check for ulcers too - lack of food, dehydration & stress can create ulcers. Glad she's finally home & senses safety. I like India, like 'India Ink' for a black/dark horse with the nickname of Indie. Good luck with her.

So excited for this series! 💓 I can’t believe you manage to hide these horses so well 😅 I don’t know how you do it 🤣

@TheProjectEquestrian

Жыл бұрын

haha, it was tricky! I was able to add some panels this year to add a couple "wings" off my main round pen, plus added a small electric area for more advanced mustangs. But still, it was difficult at times😂

I hope to view her progress in the coming months. She is lovely.

@TheProjectEquestrian

Жыл бұрын

Thankyou!

She is so cute and i can't wait to watch you get to know her and work with her!

@TheProjectEquestrian

Жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺❤

She is very pretty! Her coloring is going to be gorgeous 🥰 congratulations!!!

@TheProjectEquestrian

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!❤☺

Beautiful horse. She appears quite intelligent & alert. I bet she’ll take well to training.😂🤣

She is so cute!!!

We just brought a horse up from southern California to our place in Wyoming- 900 miles. We took three days and were able to spend the two nights with folks we know with horses. That was stressful enough for the critter, and he wasn't a mustang.

She is such a beautiful horse!!

New England, I'm in CT! I've never actually seen a mustang at any of the barns I've been to out here, I didn't really think people outside the midwest/west bought them. Maybe you'll be a trend-setter and there will be tons of mustangs out here in a few years haha. Good luck with your girl, she's really beautiful I hope she adjusts well.

@TheProjectEquestrian

Жыл бұрын

Hey Neighbor! haha I was actually really surprised how many people in New England have mustangs...ok, not a lot, but they are here! lol But yea my first time seeing a mustang was when I went to a mustang makeover a while back. I sure hope we do continue to get more! It would be nice if we had a closer location to pick up at!

OMG I'm so excited to watch her. I have been watching her on the BLM site!!

@TheProjectEquestrian

Жыл бұрын

Oh really?! that's so neat!😄

😍SO PRETTY!

I live in the eastern part of Carson City NV a small herd of about 9 horses walk by my home every day such beautiful animals.

@TheProjectEquestrian

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow! You’re very fortunate- I’d love to see that!

@johnb1521

Жыл бұрын

@@TheProjectEquestrian I have pictures of them and video as well

Awesome videos. I subscribed

She is gorgeous!

I Am A New Subscriber and I admire Your Passion I love horses of all kinds but especially mustangs so God bless you and your missions to come and I would love to get all updates God bless

I BRED MUSTANG/DRAFT HORSES WITH PAINTS REGISTERED AND WAS ABLE TO REGISTER THEM WHAT A JOY

She’s very unique. Congratulations. 🎈

Shes a beauty! Not plain at all 🥰

Congratulations she is gorgeous

You have a cute dog too ! ❤️

Me with my fav horse being Fri I'ma stand over here

She is so PRETTY! name suggestions Breely, diamond, ariel

Wow! Big change 4 her to travel that far! Slow n easy wins the race!

Oh. My. Goodness. "Black mare" is absolutely stunning! I do agree, she looks a LOT like Freeda. One thing I noticed, her hooves are quite overgrown.

@TheProjectEquestrian

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you thing so too! and oh my goodness, I know. She's maybe had the worst (longest) hooves of all the mustangs

Congratulations

UNDERRATED

What a long trip. Glad she made it alright.

She is beautiful. Good luck 😌

Beautiful horse

Ooh she's gorgeous

I live in Carson City and have seen many of these wonderful Mustangs “in the wild”…they are so beautiful! I never tire of seeing them. Congratulations! Hope you two have a wonderful bond!😊

black mare? call her blare

A little mustang filly from Nevada was one of my best horses. She was so smart and quick to pick up anything. I trained her for my daughter and that horse would do anything for her. Sadly she coliced and passed. She left a huge hole in our lives.

GOD BLESS YOU

I’m thinking I really like the name venture for her ❤❤❤ I feel like she’s going to be one curious girly!!!

@TheProjectEquestrian

Жыл бұрын

absolutely! Thank you!☺❤

@GooseEquine

Жыл бұрын

Thanks I just see it in her 😂❤❤❤

Best wishes from the UK.

Looks adorable.

Never hear about how many Mustangs a Mountain Lion would consume stalking a herd in their habitat. There seems to be consistent catch and slaughter of Mustangs to provide gourmet quality meals for fluffy Persian cats around the country. Amazingly resilient breed and they look very healthy. My guess is they ran off from Spanish corals of the early conquistadors and survived.

She is amazing! so happy for you both! if you don't already have a good name for her you could call her Athena, Artemis, Nova, or Pandora!

@TheProjectEquestrian

Жыл бұрын

ohhh nice names!☺

@Mel7250

Жыл бұрын

Wow, I like Nova...

Neat!!

She is absolutely adorable! I suggest maybe Kami for a name? I feel like that would suit her!

@TheProjectEquestrian

Жыл бұрын

That is a cute idea!

So, so beautiful!!!

She is beautiful!!

Well ain’t she a black beauty! ❤ can’t wait to see the progress.

I had a mustang/Appy. She was a great horse…could do anything with. She lived to about 27. I hope some day I can get another one.

My brother rescued a wild mustang. His name is Ceasar and he's my bestfriend on his ranch.

❤❤❤

like many other mustangs i have seen on youtube videos i really love her trot. What are your plans for her?

Woahh! Shes Pretty!

You could do the name bear or I think the name moon fits her ! She’s so darn cute❤

Nice

She looks like a crow, raven, lela:) Willow, hope, kindle:) or simple, she's so so cute! 😀😊

@TheProjectEquestrian

Жыл бұрын

thank you ☺❤

She's really beautiful!

I’d have let her lay up a couple days in the middle of that trip to rehydrate, eat, and get some rest and some exercise. A trip that long can produce shipping fever which can be lethal.

For those of us who have lived there, it'd be nice if you could give us a general idea of what part of VT you do your equestrian work. North of Burlington?

….impressive…very remarkable. Both of you are gorgeous.