We absoutely love mustangs - but there are definately some parts of mustang ownership that are difficult. Living in a metro-area I struggle with finding a barn that is mustang friendly. It is difficult when there are all of these preconceived ideas about mustangs and barn owners not willing to learn and grow as equine professionals.
What is the hardest part about mustang ownership for you?
Despite the lack of photog skills figured I’d share a few snaps from visiting Hazel & friends this week at her “barn.” Everyone is mid-winter shed and when I say the fur was flying during brushing - we could have probably knitted together a whole other horse 😂
Is anyone going to any of the upcoming adoption events? What are you looking for? I keep seeing the photos and dreaming of more 😍
Just for fun - favorite or silly photo of your Mustang or burro?
One of mine is our compromise on wearing high-vis in the woods during hunting season. B/c of her poll injury she isn’t a fan of having her ears touched & is non-rideable, so we do woods walks - I love passing people with their dog on a leash, I usually joke that mine is just a bit bigger🤪
We’re thinking about adding another Mustang to the herd and one of the biggest issues that we keep on facing is how we will house a second horse.
I am worried about the transition from gentling to a typical New England boarding barn, near a city. Horses are expected to be on good behavior and they can be a bit of a stigma especially if the horse isn’t a warmblood or expensive show pony.
I live in an urban area so barns around here are generally small, and stall overnight. Full Board is anywhere pricey depending on location, amenities & if any training is included.
We could fence in half an acre on our property and put in a run in - but that would be it, no arena etc and would have to haul in to ride or lesson anywhere.
There are also cheaper options that offer a run in but the paddocks attache to them are around 1/4 acre or less (again, land is very limited here).
How have you all managed the transition between the gentling process (especially if you used a trainer vs DIY) and switching to a new barn?
I have seen a few people with unhandled horses that need to trim but their horses are still in need of handling to make them safe.
I learned about this a few years back. I made one and would take a picture but sadly it's winter in MN and we'll, I can't see it!
I found a few pictures that may help.
you gather rocks, broken concrete, broken pavers and bricks. whatever you have. Lay a base of sand or pea gravel. then put your broken stuff right on top. put this all around your water trough. They need to be able to get all 4 feet on it.
The broken stuff needs rough edges and gaps. it's the edges that trim the hooves.
Please NOTE. This is not a substitute for professional hoof care. It is something you can do until your horse is safe enough to properly handle.