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Training wild horses and burros with AZ inmates in the vaquero/buckaroo tradition. These methods are introduced to clients who work with program horses.

Individuals seeking an effective and unique way to process through emotional difficulties or a crisis are introduced to a method of horsemanship that develops the confidence, empathy, and direction necessary for healing and growth. Additionally, those seeking to develop skills that will enhance their personal and professional quality of life can discover a fun, exciting and fulfilling experience l

eading horses into places of peace. The horsemanship at the heart of the program is heavily influenced by the wisdom of Tom Dorrance, Ray Hunt, and Buck Brannaman who were all influenced by the Spanish and Mexican Vaqueros and Great Basin Buckaroos. The horsemanship passed down by these legends works with the horse to develop a partnership from a position of leadership. Troubled horses are given room to move and time to think so they can search for the good deal being offered. Clients participate in both groundwork and riding as part of the program. Fees: Fees are negotiable and set on a case by case basis as we cannot currently bill insurance. What we are not: Indy’s ministry background affords him the experience to be able to counsel, listen, and empathize. However, it is not our place nor goal to evangelize, preach, or witness to a particular view of faith. We meet people where they are and allow the experience with the horses to inform the direction of the therapy. Special Option: Sometimes, individuals cannot come to our ranch. In certain circumstances, Indy will travel to clients with one of his horses provided the client has access to an appropriate place to work. In these cases, millage is added to the fee.

04/04/2024

Reminder to all former Wild Horse guys that we are meeting for breakfast at the IHOP at 2100 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85208 at 9am this Saturday 4/6/24. Open to any of you who can make it. Hope to see you and catch up!

03/18/2024

Said goodbye Friday to one of our best trainers who had been in the program for a couple years. He’s going to do fantastic in the new chapter of his life and hopes to continue working with horses. I have no doubt this young man will be successful! Going to miss him!

03/18/2024

Some recent pictures of horses helping guys to be better humans and guys helping horses prepare for a new purpose and future.

03/01/2024

Reminder: I will be at IHOP on Power road tomorrow morning at 9am for any former program guys who want to have breakfast. Open invitation. If you can’t make it, no worries. First Saturday of the month same location. Come if you can. 🐴

12/26/2023

Horses that all found new homes at our last auction.

12/13/2023

Proud of his horse!

12/08/2023

Today the inmate trainers I work with surprised me by presenting me with a birthday card they had another inmate create. I share with them what I’ve learned from riding with Buck Brannaman as they work to gentle wild horses. The front of the card is a hand drawn picture of Buck. I was blown away by the skill and beauty of the artist and truly honored that the guys would go to such lengths to wish me a happy birthday. I was speechless and truly touched. Just because someone has made poor choices and made mistakes in life doesn’t mean that you should throw a whole life away. Redemption is available to everyone.

11/28/2023

One of my best trainers was released last week. Going to miss him but I’m glad he’s beginning a new life on the outside. I know he’ll do well!

11/10/2023

One of my favorite horses. She sold a few weeks ago.

11/10/2023

This big boy is learning how to pack behind another horse. He is also being ridden. We think he has some draft in him.

11/10/2023

New horses under halter beginning their training.

11/01/2023

Our new donkeys crew member got his first tag removed from his first donkey.

11/01/2023

Had a very successful public sale last Friday. We sold five horses and three donkeys. It’s always difficult for the guys to say goodbye to the horses and donkeys that they put so much time and love into.

10/14/2023

Newly removed BLM tags from new horses that arrived just two weeks ago. The trainer must be able to touch his horse and be able to have the horse accept their hands undoing the tag strings. It’s the first level of trust between the trainer and the wild horse.

10/14/2023

Some pictures of guys working with their horses.

09/12/2023

Said goodbye to a special horse today. Slick suffered a injury about a year ago and can no longer be ridden. However, we found a home for him where he will be a companion horse and be pampered with love and a lot of treats 😁So happy for him!

09/05/2023

Guys and their horses.

08/24/2023

Another successful and drama free first ride on a wild horse today. People often ask how we get these horses ridden. It’s all about doing the right groundwork, being on “horse time”, and attention to detail. We meet the horse where it’s at and fix up a learning opportunity and then allow the horse to find it. It’s a remarkable thing to take a wild horse, partner it up with a guy who has never touched a horse before coming to the program, and get both to come together in a beautiful way. I’m honored to be a part of it!

08/22/2023

This beautiful big guy (horse not trainer LOL) is close to his first ride.

08/07/2023

More new guys working on riding skills.

08/01/2023

New guys learning to ride.

07/28/2023

Said goodbye to one of our best trainers who came to us with absolutely no horse experience whatsoever. We know he’ll be successful in whatever he chooses to do moving forward. We wish him all the best!

06/14/2023

A little flag work with one of our horses.

06/09/2023

Hay delivery day.

06/09/2023

The donkey crew doing great working on a longer pack string.

05/17/2023

Here is one of our guys working with the same horse.

05/17/2023

This horse was returned to the BLM from a TIP trainer (Trainer Incentive Program). We were asked to see what we could do. You’ll see in the video that he double barrel kicks when trying to get his feet up by hand, and when they try to get a saddle pad on him. Notice that he is cross tied and has nowhere to go with his fear. They worked with him for two months with no progress. We’ve had him about a month and don’t work with him everyday. You’ll see the change in the videos of one of our guys working with him. When you apply the proper horsemanship, you can help a troubled horse work through just about anything.

05/15/2023

Saying goodbye to another trainer due to being released. He’ll do great out there!

05/15/2023

Giving some love to the baby donks.

05/09/2023

Donkey crew member learning to ride.

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