Hey, there, little fella!

by Abby Jane Ferrin

Our Equestrian Program is very excited to introduce the newest member of its herd—a little, 7-month old mustang. He was adopted from the Bureau of Land Management’s Herriman holding facility on Saturday, February 21st.

Standing in a herd of hundreds of other horses his age, he stuck out immediately to us. His temperament is very calm and accepting of any new thing. He gives lots of love and likes to receive a lot in return. His looks make him completely irresistible. He is a rare tri-color pinto with tan and black points. He also has a rare dorsal stripe only over a tan patch on his back.

He arrived at the NAC on Tuesday, February 24th and immediately settled into his new home. By that weekend, we were able to halter him, and within a week we were brushing and leading him. He has loved being at the NAC and takes to all of his training very well.

As of yet, this adorable little mustang does not have a name. His naming rights will be auctioned off at our annual Red, White and Snow event. The proceeds from this will go toward his formal training when he is a little bigger.