When you adopt a horse through the Mustang Heritage Foundation's Trainer Incentive Program (TIP), you bring home a new partner that is halter broke, can be touched and groomed everywhere on its body, picks up all four feet for cleaning, leads well, and loads in a trailer willingly, at least. Many TIP horses also stand tied for grooming, tolerate fly and grooming sprays, bathe, have at least one successful visit with the farrier, and are doing natural horsemanship-style groundwork. Some have been saddled and bridled, but are not usually saddle broke. Further training is usually available, however.
How much does it cost?
Adopters pay just $125, which is the same amount that one would pay to adopt a non-gentle mustang. Trainers are paid for their time and other expenses by the Mustang Heritage Foundation, a non-profit organization that promotes the adoption of mustangs and burros. Trainers do charge training fees to the adopter if further training, such as starting a horse under saddle, is desired. This fee is set by the trainer and varies from one trainer to another. An adopter should expect to pay for board during the extra-training period, as well.
I want a mustang in my life, what do I do now?
Congratulations! You've made the best decision, and you're on your way to experiencing the unlimited joy that only a mustang can bring. Choose a mustang that I have already gentled and have waiting for you in my barn, or let me help you choose a wild one that I can gentle for you. Either way, the adoption fee is only $125.
There's paperwork, right?
Of course. Just follow this link, print out the adoption application, and mail it to the Bureau of Land Management office in Hines, Oregon:
Burns District Office
28910 Highway 20 West
Hines, Oregon 97738
Approval is quick and painless, and the folks in the office will be happy to talk to you and answer any further questions. Their phone number is 541-573-4400. 28910 Highway 20 West
Hines, Oregon 97738
Contact me for answers to questions regarding specific horses, as well as training questions. I enjoy making new friends in the mustang community, and I will be happy to talk to you via phone or email.
