WILD ROSE MUSTANG ADVOCACY GROUP INCORPORATED

Description

Mustangs are part of the history and landscape of the American West. Thousands of horses are removed from their natural habitat annually to keep numbers in check because excess numbers of mustangs on rangelands degrade natural resources and ultimately suffer from lack of water and food. They are offered for adoption through various programs developed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) but few people are in positions to adopt a wild mustang. We are a grass-roots organization that fosters and trains these mustangs to make them adoptable. In addition to BLM Mustangs, Wild Rose has taken mustangs through their surrender process and from kill-pens.

Wild Rose's main training program fosters mustangs, covering board, farrier and veterinary needs, while trainers and advanced volunteers build trust and advance training until adoption. Additionally, Wild Rose runs a youth training program to cultivate confidence, self-esteem, and discipline in adolescents.

Wild Rose has re-homed over 50 horses and currently has 7 adult horses and 7 yearlings in training. Wild Rose's Board of Directors is 100% volunteer, with additional volunteers assisting with horse care, administration, fundraising and getting the word out.