Wild Wind Farms & Horsemanship

01/08/2025

Cherokee is a 5 year old mare from Twin Peaks, CA here to be gentled and overall learn how to be a safe, civilized citizen of society. Her first time being tied was pretty uneventful. Typically once they know how to give to halter pressure and yield their hindquarters, tying goes pretty smoothly!

11/27/2024

Well… I wasn’t planning on getting any projects for a while but meet tag number 9060, a 3 year old palomino mare from Little Owyhee, Nevada. When I saw this mare on the IA and discovered she was from Little Owyhee (where my first mustang, Moana is from) I instantly fell in love with her. I really liked the idea of potentially trying for the Mustang Champions Mustang Classic show so add in a little peer pressure and some friends helping to make it happen and it all worked out to get this little mare here almost two weeks ago. So far she has been a joy to work with and I’m really curious to see how she develops. Any fun / cute pony name suggestions welcomed! 💛

10/05/2024

Moana, my first mustang that I got in 2018 🦋

For those that are newer, Moana was the one who started my mustang journey. I couldn’t have asked for a better first mustang as she gave me a lot of grace in learning the gentling process. She was also the first horse I ever started under saddle myself. After competing in the 2018 GA TIP challenge and later starting her under saddle, I sold her in 2021. Because of her owner getting ready for college, I brought her back home last year. Between my health and then figuring each other out again, we just really started to get into a regular work schedule… I think standing on the pedestal is still one of her favorite things 🩵

09/29/2024

UPDATE: Postponed due to Hurricane Milton

‼️ We’re 3 weeks away from our local BLM Wild Horse & B***o Program adoption event in Ocala ‼️

Who else plans to be there? 🫏🐎

09/22/2024

I came across this old but good video the other day of teaching Parker to self bridle. I like to teach all of my horses this way so that putting on the bridle is easy and calm. I honestly forget until working with new horses that haltering and bridling can be a big issue for many! A few minutes of practice each time you work with them can make a big difference… why not help them? I guarantee it will save you time in the long run! 🫶🏼

05/31/2024

This boy is one of my personal horses and I will be picky about where he goes. Looking for the perfect fit for a special boy!

GIDEON 🖤 is a titled 7 year old mustang gelding standing at 15hh from Fifteenmile, Wyoming. Not only does he have a nice and athletic build, but he is flashy enough to stand out wherever you go. He also has that cute, goofy gelding personality to boot (will “smile” for cookies 🍪).

Gideon easily rides W/T/C and understands leg cues, but is still learning when it comes to collection. He has trail ridden, done obstacles, and been started over small cross rails. While he doesn’t offer any funny business, he is still a bit green and sometimes needs some support from his rider.

Gideon is an easy keeper. He is barefoot, goes out in a mixed herd, and doesn’t have any allergies. He stands tied, is good for vet/farrier, self loads in the trailer, and has great ground manners.

Located in Ocala, FL area
High 4 Figures (x,###)
Private message me for more info!

05/17/2024

Great info from great people!

🗣️ Let’s take a minute to talk about the 🄲🄾🅁🄾🄽🄰🅁🅈 🄱🄰🄽🄳…

🐴 This horse was a vet referral for a lameness evaluation and radiographs due to chronic lameness.

📸 Prior to each new appointment, I request pictures of the horses hooves. This helps us determine the condition of the hooves and approximate time we will need for the appointment.

👀 Look at the coronary band in the picture on the left. When I received this before picture, the first thing I noticed was the amount of swelling of the coronary band. That is almost always and indication of imbalance.

⚕️The coronary band, or coronary corium, is a critical structure in a horse's hoof located at the junction where the hairline meets the hoof. It plays several essential roles:

1️⃣ Hoof Growth: The coronary band is responsible for producing the outer hoof wall. It generates the keratinized cells that form the hard, protective layer of the hoof, ensuring continuous growth and replacement of the hoof wall.

2️⃣ Shock Absorption: This structure also contributes to shock absorption. Its resilient, slightly flexible nature helps dissipate the impact forces when the horse's hoof strikes the ground.

3️⃣ Structural Integrity: The coronary band provides structural integrity and stability to the hoof. It acts as an anchor point, holding the hoof wall firmly to the soft tissues of the leg.

4️⃣ Circulation: It has a rich blood supply that nourishes the growing hoof wall, ensuring healthy growth and repair of the hoof.

⚖️ When a horse's hooves are not properly balanced, it can lead to uneven distribution of weight and stress on different parts of the hoof. This imbalance can result in excessive pressure and strain on the coronary band, leading to inflammation and swelling.

🩻 Radiographs are instrumental in diagnosis when dealing with chronic cases. These images are a true picture of what is going on inside the hoof. Since we do not have X-ray vision, they are the best resource we have to determine what we are dealing with.

🧲 Once we evaluated the horse and took radiographs, we were able to come up with a care plan to get this horse on the road to recovery. Notice in the after picture on the right, the coronary band immediately started relaxing after we did a balanced trim and applied this shoeing package. You can literally watch it reducing in size right before your eyes. One day when this happens I will remember to video it in slow motion to share with y’all!

💕 This horse walked out of the clinic sound and when I checked in on her this week, the owner said she was doing amazing! Best she has been in a long time and she was actually able to ride her after being unable to for a few months.

🗝️ Here are a few key components in this situation…
⭐️ When dealing with lameness,
get radiographs ASAP
⭐️ This horse needs to be on a 4
week schedule in order to
maintain and correct the issues.
Going longer than that will keep
you chasing the problem
instead of correcting it
⭐️ Environment is a crucial part of
the success puzzle for 2️⃣
reasons…
~ If your farrier does
not have a flat surface (mats,
concrete or something level) to
work on, they are going into it
with a good chance that
balance will not be obtained.
Trimming/shoeing your horse
in dirt and grass is setting your
farrier up for failure. Provide
them with an area that allows
them to do their best work.
Balance is difficult to obtain if
your horse can’t stand on level
ground.
~ The second reason is,
providing an environment that
keeps your horses hooves
dry and in good condition,
gives your farrier a better
canvas to work on. Make sure
their area is free of roots, rocks
and anything else they can
damage their hooves on.

💥 Remember, being proactive instead of reactive is the way to go. Once your horses hooves have been damaged or they cause an injury, it takes a long time to get them back on track.

02/17/2024

**PLACED**

SPROUT 🌱 is branded as a 2020 mustang mare from Coyote Lake, Oregon. She is currently standing around 14.3 and still growing (so a tad butt high at times). Sprout is the sweetest, most personable mare. She is incredibly laid back with not much phasing her. She’s an easy keeper and is barefoot. Sprout is started under saddle W/T and while she is still green mile wise, she definitely has the mindset to be a beginner horse in the future!

Sprout has trail ridden, done obstacles, and seems to enjoy liberty. She is the same horse off property as at home. She stands quietly tied (literally will stand tied for hours alone at a trailer), self loads in the trailer, enjoys being groomed/bathed, and has no issues standing for the vet or farrier. Sprout has been around kids and dogs. I’ve yet to see anything really bother her. I believe she would make a fantastic all around / playday partner for someone looking for a safe horse to continue bringing along!

🎥 Video:
https://youtu.be/Kesyb5E2xEw?si=9-z7U1LkHJpiZPYl

🏠 Located in Citra, FL
📬 Please message for more info!

**PLACED**

02/09/2024

Finally put together a little obstacle video of Gypsy. This was her first time doing these obstacles and as you can see, she wasn’t really phased 🦄💖

02/04/2024

Athena came in last month for training and has been learning about domestic life!

She had a rough start as she wasn’t in great shape when her owner got her and her foal from a kill pen, but she has recovered just fine… However, her owner knew she could use some help when it came to training side of things. Athena is happily on the right track of gentling now! She’s haltered, learned HQ yields, leading, learned to stand tied, and is even accepting touch. Slowly but surely on the path to becoming a riding horse 🪷

02/03/2024

**SOLD**

Looking for a husband safe trail horse or a pony club kid packer?

Gypsy Rose 🌹 is a 9yr old gypsy vanner cross standing around 15hh. This mare is the first to greet you in the pasture and LOVES attention.

Gypsy is an easy keeper and is barefoot. She has great ground manners, stands tied and self loads in the trailer. She rides english, western, and ba****ck W/T/C. She has taught lessons, been on trail rides, gone to obstacle play days, XC schooling, hunter paces, swimming at the lake, etc. and she’s game for it all!

Gypsy has been ridden by beginners and packed around lead line toddlers, but is still fun enough she can be enjoyed by more schooled riders as well. She really just wants to be someone’s best friend!

Flat video:
https://youtu.be/TT8QR7bBQG4?si=mwXg9FVJDsfIopdB

XC video:
https://youtu.be/0s1twr2oXJ0?si=B9GEfDCzBxax-9pO

Obstacles:
https://youtu.be/QXbvtyRkT8A?si=M9kkHDL7Gs5vykfU

Low 5 figures starting with 1x,###

**SOLD**

12/23/2023

I can’t believe this sweet, handsome teddy bear hasn’t been scooped up yet 🥹💛

10/24/2023

CARDBOARD✨ is a 5 yo mustang mare standing about 14hh from Diamond, Nevada. She is very kind and overall pretty laid back. She has great ground manners and is good for the farrier, vet, stands tied, and is easy to load. She knows her yields on the ground and lunges WTC.

Cardboard wears a saddle and has been ridden a few times in the round pen with no issues. She would be great for someone who wants an easy project to bring along.

Low 4s
Located in Citra, FL.
Please message for more info!

10/18/2023

There are some really nice looking horses at this event! I will be there bright and early tomorrow if anyone needs help with anything. Hope to see you there!

Get ready, Florida! 🐎🐎 Your next chance to give a wild horse or b***o a good home is coming to Ocala, October 19-21! This event will feature up to 75 wild horses and b***os that will be available to qualified homes.

The free event kicks off on Thursday, October 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Saturday, October 21, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Adopters and buyers must be at least 18 years old and able to verify the animal’s access to food, water, and adequate shelter. Animals that are adopted or purchased must be transported from the event site in an approved trailer.

ℹ Learn more about the event and our adoption requirements: https://www.blm.gov/press-release/blm-host-wild-horse-and-b***o-event-ocala-florida

➡ Find out how you can earn $1,000 after providing good care to your adopted wild horse or b***o for at least one year: BLM.gov/adoption-incentive

📍 Locate other wild horse and b***o adoption events: BLM.gov/whb/events

10/05/2023

Surely someone is looking for an already gentled, handsome gelding? 🤍

SVEN ❄️ is a titled 2016 mustang gelding from Sheephead Heath Creek, Oregon. He’s a stocky, nicely built and uniquely colored guy that stands about 14hh.

Sven is very sweet and generally laid back. He is gentled but has NOT been saddled. He would thrive with someone that could work with him more consistently which is why I’m offering him as a project. He does fine turned out in my 5’ electrobraid fencing with others.

Sven already knows how to:

- Lead
- Stand tied
- Back
- Yield hindquarters
- Basic lunging
- Be groomed
- Pick up feet

First 3 are recent pics, older pics included to show his coloring before his sun bleached winter coat.

▪️Located in Citra, FL.
▫️No BLM contract required.
▪️Please message for more information!

07/14/2023

Something to keep in mind during this summer! ☀️ Stay cool everyone.

06/27/2023

Sproutley got to visit Chi University this past weekend to be used as a volunteer horse for veterinarians working to get certified as chiropractors. She had 4-5 people work on her and handled it all fabulously! She really enjoyed the adjustment and I think she may have even added some new people to her growing fan club 💚🌱