HORSES Are You Ready For A Wild Mustang? By Emily Fought | May 16, 2023 Horses grazing near a creek. Photo by David Schertz. Share It's one thing to get approved to adopt a mustang through the BLM and another thing to be able to tame one. Essentially, the BLM requires a proper facility and horse trailer. There's a lot more that goes into owning a wild mustang though. You need experience and a deep understanding of how these horses think and communicate. Recommendations for Adopting a Mustang Time! Mustangs take a lot of time and effort. The proper facility to house and train a wild horse. Experience with handling, riding, and training horses. You must understand that horses have their own way of communicating. You should be able to pick up on their body language. You should be an assertive leader. Those too aggressive or passive will struggle! A love for ground work. Be ready to do a lot of it! Be prepared for the financial commitment of a horse. Britta from the Project Equestrian shares what it takes to gentle mustangs. She has tons of great videos on her YouTube channel on training these wild horses. Adopting a wild mustang is an exciting adventure! Make sure you're ready for the commitment. It'll take more than just a desire. You'll need experience, time, and the proper resources. Cowgirl HotlistEmail address:* PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. HORSES | BLM cowgirl experience gentling horses mustangs requirements training wild horses