Some horses seem to take the long way home, and Phoenix’s journey certainly didn’t happen on anyone’s original timeline. I first adopted Phoenix last summer, excited to bring this handsome mustang home and get started with him. Then came the government shutdown, which delayed my ability to pick him up. Once that was resolved, some internal issues with the BLM pushed things back even further. Then there was trouble finding transportation. So we waited. And waited. And then, fi

Phoenix had another productive week, with several exciting milestones that continue to build a strong foundation for his future. One of this week's biggest accomplishments was his first full front hoof trim using all of the farrier tools and the hoof jack. For a young BLM mustang, this is a huge step. Phoenix remained thoughtful and willing throughout the process, showing just how much his confidence and trust have grown. Every positive experience like this makes future hoof

Phoenix's Weekly Training Update: Building Reliability Through Repetition This week with Phoenix wasn't filled with dramatic firsts or flashy milestones—and that's actually a very good thing. Some of the most important weeks in a horse's training aren't the ones where they learn something brand new. They're the weeks where we take existing skills and strengthen them through repetition, consistency, and thoughtful practice. Reliability is built in these moments, and that's e