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EMPOWERING FORMERLY WILD HORSES

TO THRIVE ON THEIR DOMESTIC JOURNEY

EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS

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    5 DAY ETHICAL WILD HORSE TRAINING INTENSIVE

    AUGUST 17 - 21

    A 5-day virtual intensive designed to help you better understand how horses learn and how to ethically apply positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement (pressure and release), and threshold-based training principles with wild and sensitive horses.

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    Wild Horse Partnership Program - FALL COHORT

    September-October-November

    The Wild Horse Partnership Program is a 3 month immersive virtual coaching and mentorship program designed for anyone working with a Mustang — from untouched to under saddle —focused on relationship- based horsemanship, practical skills, and emotional empowerment for the human.

HELPING YOU CREATE A LASTING CONNECTION WITH YOUR WILD HORSE

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    STRUGGLING WITH YOUR MUSTANG?

    We get it and we are here to support you with your journey together! You are not the only one that has felt stuck or discouraged with your Mustang companion. You know, it is a wild animal after all…

    We are here for you!

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    SCHEDULE A DISCOVERY CALL

    When you schedule a call with us, we will be able to get a good understanding of what is happening with your dynamic between you and your Mustang. We will walk you through what to expect with our groundbreaking virtual coaching and mentorship program designed for Mustang adopters and owners, like you, who are ready to step into a new kind of partnership — one rooted in trust, connection and communication.

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    Wild Horse Partnership Program

    We are using technology to our benefit! A fully guided path customized for you and your Mustang.

    Including custom training based on your horse’s experience, monthly live group coaching + Q&A session with our team, a library of educational videos, animal communication sessions to gain a deeper understanding of your horse, exploring inner transformations in response to your mustang’s journey, and learning how to integrate together.

MISSION

To be a leading force in ensuring that mustangs are respected and given the opportunity to thrive on their domestic journey, thereby enriching the human-wild equine bond and preserving America's wild heritage.

VISION

To deliver comprehensive and practical solutions through education and support to facilitating the successful transition of mustangs from wild environments to domestic settings, while promoting their intrinsic value and fostering harmonious relationships between mustangs and humans.

MODEL

Utilizing a collaborative framework, we engage with a diverse network of support to:

  • Educate the public and mustang owners about the unique needs and qualities of mustangs.

  • Rescue and Rehabilitate mustangs in distress, providing them with the care and training necessary for successful domestication.

  • Facilitate Adoptions by preparing mustangs and prospective owners for a successful partnership.

  • Offer Sanctuary to mustangs that require lifelong care in a natural and nurturing environment.

  • Support Owners through resources, training programs, and a supportive community to ensure lasting and positive human-equine relationships.

Through these integrated efforts, we aim to create sustainable solutions that honor the legacy of mustangs and enhance their well-being on their domestic journey.

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Mustangs in a BLM Holding Facility

THE PROBLEM

There are over 70,000 wild horses in holding facilities managed by the Bureau of Land Management across the Western United States. These horses are awaiting adoptions, hoping to be paired with the right person able to handle their training, domestication and off-range needs.

Mustangs are built to thrive in the wild, and when they are introduced into our human world they can easily fall through the cracks and in many situations the horses and their adopters find themselves in trouble and in need of support. Some of the horses can even find themselves neglected, abused, abandoned, starved, passed around to different homes, or even sent to auction or slaughter. We believe these magnificent animals deserve better and that by working together we can make a positive difference in their lives.

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THE SOLUTION

Our organization addresses the essential demand for rehabilitating, training, and rehoming formerly wild Mustangs. Our dynamic network unites Trainer Partners and Sanctuary alongside dedicated volunteers, forming a robust and varied community of support for Mustangs in need. The invaluable work we undertake is intrinsically tied to the support we receive from the public – without it, our mission would be impossible to fulfill.

WATCH OUR SHORT FILM

an intimate look into the work we are doing for the Mustangs

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CoNNECT WITH US!

info@greatescapemustangs.org

Great Escape Mustangs
PO Box 3244
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

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