The Mustang Journey Podcast, hosts Danielle and Meg explore the people and stories that make the mustang community unique. They sit down with Texas trainer Nate Eicher to discuss his path into wild horse adoption, professional training, and his insights on Freestyle performances.

Additionally, the episode features Ann Hanlin of the Maryland Mustang Mission, who shares the journey of Woodrow, a once-wild mustang who became her personal horse. This episode provides an inside look at the advocacy and training efforts shaping the future of the mustang community.

The Mustang Journey Episode HITM 4003 –Show Notes and Links:

• Your Hosts: Danielle Aamodt, Director of Programs and Meg Magsig, Director of Marketing of the Mustang Heritage Foundation
• Brought to you by: Mustang Heritage Foundation
• Sponsors: Double Devil Wild Horse Corrals, EspañaSILK
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• Guest: Ann Hanlin of the Maryland Mustang Mission
• Guest: Nate Eicher of Eicher Ranch Academy
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Time Stamps:

• 00:30 - Hosts & new monthly segment
• 01:39 - Mustang Heritage Foundation history
• 03:30 - Building Mustang community & demand
• 06:46 - U.S. Forest Service wild horses
• 08:06 - Guest Nate Eicher intro
• 11:07 - Nate’s Mustang “Cadillac” story
• 14:04 - Freestyle creativity & props
• 17:52 - Freestyle tips for competitors
• 20:07 - Why Nate loves Mustangs
• 25:50 - Guest Anne Hanlon & Woodrow
• 31:10 - Parenting while training Mustangs
• 36:10 - Mustangs in English/eventing
• 40:42 - Maryland Mustang Mission founded
• 43:25 - Advice for new Mustang adopters