How to 👉🏼 Adopt a Wild Mustang or Burro

[@RideMyWay]

glad to see your trying to appeal to the pro and anti round up crowd because no matter what side of the spectrum you tend to lean to the current reality is that there ARE thousands in holding who need homes. Hopefully in the future mustangs will be able to live on healthy ranges without roundups but for now I think we can all agree that all mustangs that have been round up deserve caring homes 💓💓

[@GypsyEquestrian]

Exactly!!!

[@naomilandry7816]

Sadly I live in Canada so I am not "allowed" to adopt a mustang without it staying in the states for a year. My goal is to get one of the ones who are over ten years old or a three striker because then they are not protected by the government of the USA and I can bring them to my lovely ranch here. Too bad the US and Canada couldn't make it so us adopters in Canada could adopt.

[@Lee11208]

Same I can’t cause I also live in Canada

[@robu5901]

@@Lee11208 it’s so saddddd

[@ZenaTheJumper2121]

@@Lee11208 me too

[@Disneylover137]

Try living across the "pond"

[@robu5901]

@@telepathicmagicshop not mustang normally cause and where I am your not allowed to take them unless they have been hurt and can’t return (I live in bc)

[@TheProjectEquestrian]

Fantastic content! This is such a valuable resource for anyone looking to adopt. Well done Marina!

[@94pwrstrokin]

you inspired us to get a mustang to with Liberty and Frieta! when I heard you here selling Liberty I about cried.

[@sophia.equine]

First! Love your channel so much! I have always wanted to train wild mustangs when I grow up. I would probably do that when I’m older though. Your such an inspiration to me!

[@toddhatch6826]

Thank you! Very informative! I've always had the dream of adopting a mustang. Still holding onto that dream!!

[@ilovehorses5228]

It's amazing to see such elegant creatures. But extremely sad that it's such a dangerous and stressful process! Thank you for sharing this! Important to know so by the time next fall I might be able to get one!

[@sabinefleschutz]

That is such excellent, wise and level-headed guidance. Thsnk you. I wish Canadians could adopt!

[@GypsyEquestrian]

I think you can, you just have to adopt sale authority mustangs!

[@horsegirl887]

This is so helpful because honestly I wouldn't know where to start. I hope someday I can put this all to use and get my own mustang. Great video 🐴

[@94pwrstrokin]

If you want a gentled mustang there lots of face book groups that gentle them

[@horsegirl887]

@@94pwrstrokin I want to train it myself probably but thanks for the tip, I appreciate it

[@ermwhatthesigmaaaaaa]

Thank you so much! I’m hoping to convince my dad to buy a burro for me and then buy a pony that I’m in love with and take them to my farm. It’s a dream. Maybe one day it’ll happen

[@NeonJJ_195]

I'd love to adopt and train a wild horse but I don't live in the US and bringing the horse here is very expensive. Maybe one day tho

[@isabel_equestrian113]

Also my instructor adopted a wild mustang and she is 3 years old and her name is sky she is very sweet and I watch my instructor work with her all the time.

[@emmad9289]

Well shoot, now I'm trying to rationalize adopting a mustang... As if I don't have college in the fall... Alas, someday. Thank you for this wonderful video, I've learned quite a bit and hopefully will be able to put it to use!

[@auntieliz930]

Great video! We did not have halters put on our two girls. They have halters now because the trainer was able to work with them enough to put halters on and remove their tags. My Zäna is hesitant and reactive. She’s a challenge and I’ve gotten hurt. Fortunately, nothing broken. After a week together, we’ve made some progress but I’m not trying to rush it. My husband’s mare Nyx is a little younger than mine and TIP trained. Both are expecting and that makes training more challenging on some days. They can be cranky. I remember being in the last part of my pregnancies and I wasn’t always feeling social or comfortable. Slow and steady. Plus I still have assistance from our trainer if I need it. As a first time mustang adopter and mustang trainer; having an experienced trainer to call on is really important. Thank you for doing videos like these! You have been an inspiration for my mustang journey.

[@jimmyyounger618]

We wondered about the issue of a mare being pregnant. On the one hand, if delivery and everything went smoothly - bonus baby! (Who doesn't love foals?!) On the other hand, I wondered to what extent it might complicate things, particularly with timing in mind. If the mare was in the last trimester at time of adoption, could we navigate moods and have the mare so gentle that she could be assisted if there were any complications? Also, you'd lose a substantial period and continuity in training, perhaps regress substantially between delivery and weaning? And what level of protective aggression might a semi-tamed mustang with foal exhibit? I don't know... Personal preference for foals is a gentle, trained riding mare because a foal can get such a head start accompanying mare and rider on short trips around farm terrain.

[@auntieliz930]

@@jimmyyounger618 Not all mares up for adoption are necessarily bred. It depends on how long they have been away from any stallions. They usually have in the initial info for each horse say if you should assume the mare is bred because they do not test for pregnancy. We knew it was a risk, but planned for it to be a BOGO adoption lol. We fell in love with our girls and don’t regret it. My husband’s mare Nyx is already TIP trained coming from my friend who is a TIP trainer. She was keeping my mare Zäna there while we had to get our panels replaced (long, stupid story). Nyx trained so fast that they showed up together with Zäna having some training. I’m training her myself and she’s a challenge. Hesitant and reactive. Nyx calms her and I’m hoping to have some good progress by the time any foals arrive. Praying they are all healthy. We have a vet established as well.

[@jimmyyounger618]

@@auntieliz930 After commenting, I was thinking... and this ties in with your mention of exposure to stallions... It would be good if the date of capture was posted on the pen tags at adoption events the same way that info is available in the online events. I wouldn't mind knowing the HMA they came from, either. They did say the mares at the event we attended might be bred, and a BOGO deal would be welcome to some, but not part of the plan for others. (I'm on the fence, but I'm pretty sure my gal would kick everybody's ass in the bidding if she was 💯certain a standout mare was pregnant. 😆) Off hand, I'm thinking if the date of capture was roughly 6 months or more prior to adoption, and you knew the date of capture, you'd probably be able to distinguish pregnant mares from open mares. Part of why I'd want to be certain one way or the other is because our pastures are regular old fescue with the endophyte issue for pregnant mares. That's not a deal breaker, just something we need to consider and adjust for 60 days ahead of anticipated delivery, along with vaccinations. (Influenza and tetanus in the last 3-6 weeks, and Equine Herpes Virus 1 and 4, although the first herpes shot should be at month 5. Needless to say, the advantages we can offer a captured pregnant mare over life in the wild is monumental. 👍) Good luck with your mustangs and their coming foals! Next Mother's Day, you'll have to share the celebration with a pair of mustang mares, eh?

[@auntieliz930]

@@jimmyyounger618 Thank you! I know that sometimes they list the HMA on the lists attached to the pens. What I do know is that if they say the mares could be bred; then it’s safer to assume it. Except for adopting any weanling or yearling. It’s pretty rare for a yearling to be bred. Nyx is three this year but had her first foal 3 months before the roundup. He was adopted after he was weaned in the same IA. We didn’t think she was bred but surprise! Lol! Zäna will be 5 in October and is a maiden mare. She was with her natal band until much closer to the roundup. I’d say get to an adoption event as early as allowed to look at the horses and see if there are any details about HMA and gather dates. You could also ask someone working the event if they know that info or could look it up. Good luck with your journey!

[@jimmyyounger618]

@@auntieliz930 I'd forgotten but you're right! There weren't any details other than sex, age and state captured on the pen tags at the event we attended, but the details about HMA and date of capture for every tag number is somewhere there with the BLM folks. An adopter was reading these details to their friend when they came back with the paperwork for their horse. Going early, making a short list of favorites and asking the BLM folks for a look-up of these details is the perfect plan. And I don't doubt the BLM folks would be helpful. The handful we met were all capable and couldn't be nicer. Thanks for helping us come up with a plan!

[@vittoriav6356]

This was so helpful and real ! Thank you 🙏 I so badly want to adopt a mustang but I live in Canada. I know it’s still possible but it’s complicated. You are doing so well with your mustangs and your realistic ness is mind blowing . THANK YOU. Just subscribed.

[@jimmyyounger618]

I got to meet 'Bob,' the big mustang draft they sort and load with at the Inola, OK event. What a guy; a big, beautiful sweetheart. If you get a chance to meet Bob before sorting starts, please show him some love and give him some scratches. And don't forget to tell him Jimmy sent you! 😄 Also, I didn't catch the name of the guy who explains the program and conducts the auction, here: @6:07 and @6:35 We took an overnight trip to the OK event for the experience and to better understand how all this works by meeting staff and experienced adopters. I got to speak with the gentleman after the intro and auction after they started loading. Great guy - so helpful and generous with his time that I wanted to send BLM a note of appreciation *BUT* I forgot to write down his name! If anyone knows him, please share so I can craft that letter and send it on it's way.

[@IluvGodsm]

I ADORE horses that are wild I wish I could get one but I can't, I don't have money for it

[@isabel_equestrian113]

This was very helpful It gave a lot of helpful info

[@Spyxhunt]

Also, there is a blm mustang in his early 20s where I take horse lessons, he's just the sweetest thing ever and one of my favorite horses. ive had the opportunity to meet several mustangs over the past couple years (even a wild one!) it seems so rewarding to be able to train one. mustangs are amazing!

[@94pwrstrokin]

Wow seems like you have a an amazing cople of years I would love to meet a horse in the wild. but right now i have a gentled mustang about to get a seconded but hes so sweet .❤🐴🐴

[@is_hannah]

I really want to adopt a Mustang but my mom’s like now we don’t have any acres so yeah I always play on Minecraft and act like I have wild horses

[@ermwhat1232]

I would love to do this and train the mustang but im not 18. Also I didn't even know you got paid it was just something I wanted to do for the horse to learn to trust again:) But I also don't know how to train a wild horse 🤣🤣

[@beautifulfaithhorses]

This was honestly such a helpful video! I’m considering adopting and training Mustangs in the future so this was very cool to watch! Thank you for making such amazing videos 😁

[@cheesegang720]

This is all really great information. However I was wondering what would happen to the owner, if they buy a horse which unfortunately passes on the spot?

[@imzadi83fanvids7]

I was wondering that as well.

[@jewelweed6880]

I wonder that, too.

[@GypsyEquestrian]

I would assume they get a refund. I think this is a rare occurrence. Horribly sad

[@Eva-uf4ev]

Me watching this video happy.. go to time 9:20 and watch😳

[@Ocean_Equestrain]

4th

[@lisandrapinuelas7880]

This was super helpful!!

[@vanessabarr7424]

I want to do the extreme mustsng makeover youth editoin!!!!!!

[@equestrianava]

proud to be the 69th view of this video🤩🤩

[@faithayer1780]

Thank you for making this video, it was very informative and helpful. I want to adopt a mustang someday, and this gives me a better idea of what goes into it.

[@daginganinja6916]

Dang, they don’t lay down for you to get on their back? Isn’t that, like, natural as they want to be with humans???

[@rubymetalcat18]

Thanks for making this video! I have a question about the TIP mustangs. I’m looking into adopting one, but I don’t know how and where to sign up to get approved for adoption. Would it be the same application as the one you showed in your video?

[@dahorsegirl50]

Do you have a Pinterest acc

[@EventingMustangs_official]

Hi gypsy! I know it will be awhile til you get another horse but I have a name idea that starts with z. Zia, I thought would be adorable

[@Barrel_Racer229]

Me watching this even though I know I won’t be able to get one: I’ll watch it because that 0.0000000001 percent chance may be possible

[@isabellepaillat9407]

First comment

[@TitaAguirreGarcia]

Such good info! Thank you for putting this together

[@isabel_equestrian113]

My instructor adopted a mustang named sky and I watch her work with sky all the time and it is not like black beauty also sky is only 3 years old.

[@theladyverse2169]

I love your channel

[@adcequestrian7692]

Just a question are you going to sell you 2 mustangs?

[@mariagriffiths6056]

Hello!

[@mariagriffiths6056]

Hello!

[@yaysunny]

YES that first 10 second intro ******* YES************ like the matter of fact is - several need homes now

[@vickiemowry5359]

This is wrong rounding them up and then selling them!!!!LEAVE THEM ALONE!!! Or Keep Cow's in designated area AGAIN LEAVE THEM ALONE. PEOPLE WHO DO THIS ARE ....... Use your own imagination.😡

[@AlexiJackson]

Hiiii😜 fist

[@alexandriafinch8700]

Third! 😄

[@94pwrstrokin]

Marina is AMAZING. Shes the best youtuber on earth ty so much for making awesome content you inspired me and my mom to both get a mustang, I would love nothing more than to get a shoutout or if you could reply to me, I love you SOOO much. 😍😍💕💕💕

[@elliebeeme9134]

I just applied to adopt my first mustang's one is from Divide basin-HMA, and the female is from Adobe town-HMA. Thank you for posting this video.

[@Crabigail937]

Early!

[@saddlesophie2045]

I wish I was allowed to adopt a mustang

[@thehungrygoldfish]

Yeah if you’re a kid you can’t do it lol.

[@Cole-eg2gp]

Can you do another meet my horses video? It was hilarious 😂

[@Atticusratticus]

While their freedom has been "stolen", it keeps them safe. They can't starve to death, be shot, or anything else.

[@GypsyEquestrian]

unfortunately they still do.

[@Atticusratticus]

@@GypsyEquestrian Thats true...

[@theladyverse2169]

Do the trailers have to be your own

[@GypsyEquestrian]

No you can borrow one or rent one if you are able.

[@clayknobfarms8069]

I have a mustang mare right now in training and let me tell y’all it is fun and rewarding but there are lots of times we’re I step out of the pen and cry because she has frustrated me so much. But she has made amazing progress.

[@barrelracingsoldier3270]

My horse just died of colic I miss him so much but I need a new horse but I live in Vanuatu 😢I love Horses I really want to break in one too 😭WHY?!

[@connemegan1864]

sadly in germany they are making money with the horses .. saying stuff like :" we want to help them and give them a good new home" but sell them damn expensive..

[@patrickdavis4532]

Don't you understand that left unchecked mustangs would overwhelm the range and destroy it?

[@mariannerdelyi3681]

Do you bring your own trailer to the auction?

[@GypsyEquestrian]

yes

[@devenjones7231]

It's so much easier taking the horse out of the wild than it is to live in the wild with the horses. It's such a shame...this generation. Praying for harmony with nature.

[@Ponderosa-Horsemanship]

I’m super excited! I’m getting a devils garden mustang in just a week or so!!!

[@yayas_country_life]

A friend and I are going to break in a wild brumby together next year once we have all the equipment

[@addiemay3364]

Where was this adoption event located? I'm pretty sure I was there looking at one of the horses in the video!

[@Spyxhunt]

thank you so much for the video! I hope to adopt a mustang someday once in old enough and have time/managementtocare for one, but don't have a clue where to start! is there anything you recommend first time owners? should I hire a trainer to help me and how do I do that?

[@Bluemoonfarm17]

This was extremely helpful! Thank you!

[@Randomcrap-zx5ks]

Bro why can't you use a one hores trailer

[@EquineG]

I would love to do this SOOOOOOOOOOO much, sadly i cannot go to america

[@rodeosisters2203]

What happens if the horse you’ve adopted get injured or dies during the process?

[@GypsyEquestrian]

During the adoption? You would be refunded

[@marshalambert9175]

I would adopt a wild mustang but I live in Canada

[@Unicornlala13]

You can

[@anitah2568]

I'd like to emphasize that to my knowledge bad injuries and/deaths are very rare at these adoption events. BLM does a good job keeping everything as safe as possible.

[@GypsyEquestrian]

yes rare but happens. This particular crew is one of the best too.

[@valerieirvin249]

So WHY do you do it then ????? When you know it's causing the horses additional stress to the point of fighting/ biting.... Oh my gosh, I really can't believe the ignorance or arrogance !!! What you're doing is abusive, while you're saying no one abusive can adopt. 🙃🤦🤦

[@thehungrygoldfish]

Hon, wild mustangs are dying in the wild due to overpopulation and horse rescues can’t take them because they’re so many of them. It’s either they get auctioned off or they literally die in the wild.

[@lizbethstringer3583]

Excellent information. Thank you.

[@equinekatie]

3rd! Watching

[@twocheekyponies5211]

Yay, I can't wait x

[@ember2776]

Hey! Thanks for another great video :) I have a question (sorry if it’s silly) but if someone is at a pint where they’re truly ready to properly own their first horse, would you say it’s better to get one that has already been owned and with lots of experience, or to get a mustang and use the mostly positive reinforcement plan you have been using? I see pros and cons to both. I’m guessing the already experienced horse is better, but I was curious. Thanks for reading and answering my question!

[@GypsyEquestrian]

100% get a horse that is already trained!! 😃

[@ember2776]

Thank you so much for the fast response! The reason why I asked was because I had gotten some conflicting information about that. So thank you again for clearing that up! Praying for you! 💛

[@4hoovesnart261]

I’ve got a question, if someone adopts a mustang, and fully trains it or doesn’t, do you have to take it to the show where it gets bought? Like Zurrel did?

[@GypsyEquestrian]

no thats only for the mustang makeover!

[@Mustangsinfinity]

This is great! Thanks so much for this!

[@Mustangsinfinity]

Extremely helpful!

[@SilverFlame819]

Makes me wonder how the people who scam the system pass that vet check. It's ridiculous that people want money so bad that they'd jump through those hoops just for a few grand.

[@GypsyEquestrian]

I know I've wondered that same thing. I hope they make it harder, but people seem to find a way

[@Mendezfarriercompany306]

Clinton Anderson used his method, on a 3 year old. He demonstrated at least with the 3 year old they can become life long companions

[@EmmaVeelle]

Clinton Anderson is a horse abuser.

[@ozzieluvaya2202]

I wish I could adopt one

[@deballen8046]

Excellent video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@GypsyEquestrian]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Madisyn_Mustang_Makeover]

I am getting a mustang tomorrow

[@Unicornlala13]

How is he/her!

[@duckydoggo3186]

Hey I work at a ranch and the property owner said that mustangs will alway be a little wild and have a “ptsd like response” too certain objects. Obviously this isn’t true, but I would like to know your opinion. The property owner thinks this cause she has gentled One Mustang and obviously they are all the exact same. This came up cause after I attended this very auction I inquired about the TIP challenge coming up an if I could keep the horse on the property… Let me know your thoughts!

[@GypsyEquestrian]

Oh hey girl! Well I obviously don't agree. Take Bob for example... you wouldn't know he had ever been wild. I do think some mustangs will have a harder time to adjust to domestic life and if you fly a helicopter right above their head I bet they would have a hard time with it too, but so would my arabian. I would take advice from trainers who have worked with or been around 10+ mustangs. They aren't for everyone - you have to be patient. Horses aren't for everyone either! For the same reason 😁 If I were really interested in it, I might try to find another place to keep my TIP project. Someone's gotta be open to it 🙏🏻 Either way though, one day you'll be able to chase this dream. I know you will! Chin up!

[@duckydoggo3186]

@@GypsyEquestrian thanks so much for the words of encouragement! I really needed this. It’s weird cause the property owner regularly works with rescues and by their logic most of the horses they have would be practically wild. Thanks so much for making videos! You are a true inspiration!🐎

[@pnhnut]

Are there online/virtual auctions? And if so how does transportation work if you live out of state?

[@GypsyEquestrian]

This type is in person.

[@thehungrygoldfish]

You have to arrange and pay the transportation yourself. Auctions don’t do it for you.

[@4hves4ever25]

“Or at least not a man made one” Me: OH GREAT HEAVENS

[@happy_thoughts.123]

I’m so excited!

[@breeburgstaler5042]

what is a title

[@GypsyEquestrian]

title of ownership like a car title.

[@msloloproduction_s]

I have a question: Can Canadians adopt a wild Mustang, or do you have to live in the US.

[@Unicornlala13]

You can but it takes longer!❤

[@TheFreelanceCowboy]

Why did you name your horse infidel?

[@GypsyEquestrian]

Zinfandel! Not infidel.

[@barrelracingsoldier3270]

And I was sooooooo sad to see a horse that looked exactly like my gelding that just died 😭😖

[@temperanceohair9694]

do you get to keep them forever?

[@GypsyEquestrian]

once you get their title (after a year) then yes!

[@debbiec4530]

So sad. ESP the mustang stallions. They should never be all smashed together like that. I wish they would all get good homes with a lot of space. I wonder how many are killed? I don’t know much about this. I would get a nice quarter horse myself. Mustangs are beautiful though. 🤠🐴💕

[@elizabethtoledo30]

Why can't they have their freedom I don't kno be why I really want to kno

[@avasophiaa5576]

first

[@brendaalvarez4658]

Horrible how BLM is rounding up these beautiful horses. Leave them alone and stop the cattle conglomerates from destroying the lives of these gorgeous creatures. After purchase there isn't any followup that I have found. Some are sold for meat. The roundups are brutal to these horse communities. Males separated from their mares, mares separated from their babies. How would humans feel if dealt this blow? Leave these beautiful creatures alone and stop making decisions based on politics and those with economic interests driving the political policy. Please watch round up videos from individual photographers and animal rights activists. These photos will show you the true nature of this brutality.