Mustang Content

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Episode 1: Follow the journey of Lisanne Fear, Mustang Trainer and founder of the Mustang Discovery Foundation, on the trail and continuing the journey to supporting Mustang training and adoptions across the country. Lisanne continues her work following the end of the ride at Limantour Beach, CA and returns to Wyoming to settle the herd and plan for her first Mustang training for the Fort Riley Color Guard. 

Episode 2: Catch a glimpse of the inaugural Mustang Summit in Sacramento, CA as part of the EQUUS Film and Arts Fest 2022. This episode will introduce Lisa Diersen, founder of the EQUUS Film and Arts Fest and Executive Director of the Mustang Discovery Foundation. We will also feature TIP Trainers, Mustang panels, demos and more from the Summit at Rancho Murieta, CA.

Episode 3: Follow the journey of Bruce Anderson, SC trainer, as he moves through the process with the BLM and the Mustang Heritage Foundation to become approved in the Trainer Incentive Program. From Bruce's initial conversations with a BLM representative, to taking the first steps with Congaree, an off-range Mustang from Arapaho Creek Wyoming, learn what it's like to become part of the program as Congaree finds his forever home. 

Episode 4: Learn more about EET, a program in California designed to bring mustangs together with veterans who are experiencing difficulty reintegrating into civilian life. Through support from founder Mike Dunne to partners Clay McDermott (TIP Trainer) and Will Friday (Masterson Method practitioner), veterans have the opportunity to connect and work with Mustangs at Hole in the Sky Ranch and Norco, CA. 

Episode 5: Follow TIP Trainer Sky Epperson as he initiates the Mustang Adoption Academy, a non-profit 501(c)(3) dedicated to promoting Mustang Adoptions through Brain-Based Horsemanship. Learn more about The Mustang Speaks, a collaboration between Sky and Annamaria Sims as they combine Brain-Based Horsemanship with Neuro-Pathway Body Work in a 6 day collaboration to help 4 untouched Mustangs, filmed on location at The Mustang Adoption Academy in Indiana.

Episode 6: Meet Lynn Thomas, founder of Arenas for Change and Horses for Mental Health as she visits with Lisanne Fear on the trail at Grand Escalante National Monument, Utah. Learn more about the Seen Through Horses campaign to increase awareness about programs incorporating horses for mental health and personal growth.

Episode 7: Visit with Mike Mylroie at Healing Horses Ranch in Eagle Mountain, Utah to learn more about their work in the community with rescued Mustangs. 

Episode 8: Learn more about  programs incorporating Mustangs into working with Veterans. We'll start with HOOVES (Healing Our Veterans), speaking with Founder Amanda Held about the organizations's work with veterans seeking recovery from service connected stress. Follow Amanda's cross country trek to connect with BLM agent Amy Dumas and pick up 4 young Mustangs from the Sacramento Prison Program to use in the program. 

Episode 9: Visit established Prison Programs to learn about ways inmates have the opportunity to work with Mustangs to help both the human and the horse. 

Episode 10: Learn what is involved with participating in one of the challenges presented by the Mustang Heritage Foundation. We'll attend a TIP Challenge at Mullet Hall in South Carolina produced by Rebecca Bowman to increase awareness of the initial stages of starting a Mustang. We'll also feature Alisen Turpin, one of the youth participants at the Ocala Extreme Mustang Makeover event, as she learns the ropes with her yearling, Phoenix.

Episode 11: Visit with Trudy Midas, long-time equine supporter and founder of Espana Silk. Trudy was the impetus behind the beginning of the Mustang Discovery Ride as she introduced Lisa Diersen to Lisanne Fear and the team to bring Lisanne's vision to life. Trudy's influence spans all disciplines in the equine world with a "family" of equestrians, singers, songwriters and competitors all enjoying her support. 

Episode 12: Join us in the final episode of the season for a Mustang adventure in Westcliffe, Colorado for a Mustang Summit ...with a twist! We'll catch up with Lisanne for an update on her summer packing adventures in Pinedale, Wyoming, and visit with the rest of the Mustang Summit team. Added to the mix, the Westcliffe EQUUS Film and Arts Fest event will feature 3 days of demonstrations with 6 individual Mustang trainers, each working with their own untouched yearling, bringing their individual work to the table. At the end of the 3 day showcase, the 6 yearlings will be auctioned to appropriate adopters for a chance at a new life.