<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Mustangs Gone (un)Wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unleashing the untamed spirit of wild mustangs, one hoof at a time.]]></description><link>https://www.mgwequineservices.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:04:01 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.mgwequineservices.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Mustang Diaries: Mama Bear's Training Update - From Untouchable to UNDER SADDLE!]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've been following Mama Bear's training journey, you know this mare hasn't exactly been interested in doing things on anyone's timeline but her own. And if you remember where we started, you'll understand why her latest accomplishments are such a BIG deal. MAMA BEAR IS OFFICIALLY RIDING UNDER SADDLE! Yes, you read that correctly. The same mustang who took nearly two months to reliably halter has now completed FOUR rides, three of which included a full walk, trot, and canter! But before...]]></description><link>https://www.mgwequineservices.com/post/the-mustang-diaries-mama-bear-s-training-update-from-untouchable-to-under-saddle</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aba7ef6949eb7202521fc95</guid><category><![CDATA[The Mustang Diaries]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:17:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43d34e_e4c67503d69740d481cef952230cbbee~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_925,h_540,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>maryahcarlin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Mustang Diaries: New Student Alert! The Mustang Who Has Opinions About Everything]]></title><description><![CDATA[There’s a new face in the training program, and he comes with 15 years of life experience, 12 years with his owner, and a whole lot of opinions about how humans should—and should not—run his life. Meet Sjoeka, a 15-year-old gaited Mustang gelding who has officially checked into my version of equine boot camp. Sjoeka was adopted by his owner 12 years ago, so these two have a lot of history together. She has stuck with him through the years, worked around his quirks, and given him plenty of...]]></description><link>https://www.mgwequineservices.com/post/the-mustang-diaries-new-student-alert-the-mustang-who-has-opinions-about-everything</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a84b75b3a11bbf762aac661</guid><category><![CDATA[The Mustang Diaries]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:17:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43d34e_322c3f9f8dcd438e8ae81f3aee02c70e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_447,h_293,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>maryahcarlin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond the Tack: Building Communication Through Liberty Training]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is something undeniably special about riding a horse with absolutely nothing on them. No saddle. No bridle. No halter. No reins. Just a horse, a rider, and a conversation. And the funny thing about the video that inspired this post? None of it was planned. It was just a random day at the barn. I was in my chore clothes and muck boots, certainly not dressed to film some polished training demonstration. I hopped on Kaiju—Kai—completely tackless and started playing around with the things...]]></description><link>https://www.mgwequineservices.com/post/beyond-the-tack-building-communication-through-liberty-training</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7b3b3bed11f3958cc427f0</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:24:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/kgPJxzXo-6M" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>maryahcarlin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Mustang Diaries: Pecos Goes Home - A Journey Worth Every Step]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tis' the season of getting butts in trailers and off to their homes! Last weekend we said goodbye to another incredible mustang as Pecos officially headed back home to his family after nearly six months of training here with us! Pecos arrived in February; a towering, 16-hand, 1300lb, Devil's Garden Mustang with an even bigger personality. Beneath that massive, drafty frame was a horse that wasn't quite sure the world was a safe place. He was nervous, reactive, and always prepared to flee -...]]></description><link>https://www.mgwequineservices.com/post/the-mustang-diaries-pecos-goes-home-a-journey-worth-every-step</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a71e30b4ce377cead63ac56</guid><category><![CDATA[The Mustang Diaries]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:00:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43d34e_4c35464b68b14b46a12e8f355ec1b436~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>maryahcarlin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Mustang Diaries: Mama Bear Training Update - Trust, Patience, and Progress]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've been following Mama Bear's journey, you know she hasn't been the kind of horse that checks milestones off quickly. In fact, her first two months here looked very different from what many people picture when they think of horse training. For nearly eight weeks, our focus wasn't on fancy groundwork or learning new skills. It was simply about earning enough trust that she would allow a halter to be put on. That may not sound like much, but with a truly wild mustang, that kind of...]]></description><link>https://www.mgwequineservices.com/post/the-mustang-diaries-mama-bear-training-update-trust-patience-and-progress</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a47e06cfd494c5f10d5cc60</guid><category><![CDATA[The Mustang Diaries]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:08:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43d34e_dda13facb5514b389c6f19e12963f6d4~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>maryahcarlin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Mustang Diaries: Phoenix Goes Home - The Goodbye We Work Toward]]></title><description><![CDATA[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, finally, in March,...]]></description><link>https://www.mgwequineservices.com/post/the-mustang-diaries-phoenix-goes-home-the-goodbye-we-work-toward</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6a3cac5329f38dcec72057</guid><category><![CDATA[The Mustang Diaries]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:56:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43d34e_a00bfb190f9348f289092c06bd1ea2ee~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>maryahcarlin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Mustang Diaries: Penny Found Her Home!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some horses come into your life to stay forever. Others come into your life so you can help them become the horse they were meant to be for someone else. Penny, turned out to be the second kind. We adopted Penny when she was just two years old in September of 2024. Originally, she was supposed to become my boyfriend Joe’s horse. We had visions of the two of them growing together, but as Penny matured, one thing became pretty obvious—she simply wasn't going to be big-boned enough for him. Joe...]]></description><link>https://www.mgwequineservices.com/post/the-mustang-diaries-penny-found-her-home</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6a19ddaafa7205711f97d3</guid><category><![CDATA[The Mustang Diaries]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:33:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43d34e_12a7e0db274e4ac591aec04e64201f52~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>maryahcarlin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Mustang Diaries: New Student!! Lakota Sioux Arrives and Begins Training!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome, Lakota Sioux!  We're excited to welcome Lakota Sioux, our newest training student, who arrived at the farm almost two weeks ago! Lakota has hit the ground running and is absolutely SOARING through her groundwork. Her confidence, willingness to learn, and steady progress are a testament to the hard work and dedication her owner has already invested before arriving for training. Building a solid foundation on the ground is one of the most important steps in creating a safe and...]]></description><link>https://www.mgwequineservices.com/post/the-mustang-diaries-new-student-lakota-sioux-arrives-and-begins-training</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a43ecb8de1908b1cec789b2</guid><category><![CDATA[The Mustang Diaries]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:00:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43d34e_2c6c3358f3a74f3ea0958370d106f026~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>maryahcarlin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Mustang Diaries: Pecos June 15-30 Training Update ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pecos has had quite the eventful couple of weeks here in training. Before his recent setback, he enjoyed a wonderful trail ride with his owner. It was a fantastic outing, and it was great to see the partnership they've been building continue to grow outside of the arena. Unfortunately, shortly after that ride, Pecos developed what appears to be a hoof abscess. Anyone who has dealt with abscesses knows they can be incredibly painful, and this one has certainly been taking its time. Because of...]]></description><link>https://www.mgwequineservices.com/post/the-mustang-diaries-pecos-june-15-30-training-update</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a43ee11dc061b2051d92f08</guid><category><![CDATA[The Mustang Diaries]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:00:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43d34e_4d0a0680dedb495c8fcda5f8e5cb102a~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>maryahcarlin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Mustang Diaries: Phoenix June 22-29 Training update]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 care easier and...]]></description><link>https://www.mgwequineservices.com/post/the-mustang-diaries-phoenix-june-22-29-training-update</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a43e98df5f40624272a4fac</guid><category><![CDATA[The Mustang Diaries]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:00:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43d34e_d4fe4e6b01e14bfbb7c3b07893392292~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>maryahcarlin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Mustang Diaries: Phoenix June 15-21 Training update]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 exactly what...]]></description><link>https://www.mgwequineservices.com/post/the-mustang-diaries-phoenix-june-15-21-training-update</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a39bbdebc774dc6e46f4418</guid><category><![CDATA[The Mustang Diaries]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:00:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43d34e_d165517f051746a2bbe28d74a4b752d9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>maryahcarlin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Mustang Diaries: Mama Bear - Two Months In, A Journey Toward Trust]]></title><description><![CDATA[Backstory and context Mama Bear is a five-year-old reservation mustang who joined us just over two months ago. Her owner had domesticated her for two years, but gentling proved to be a steep path. In holding, Mama Bear formed a surprising bond with three foals in addition to one she already had, effectively nursing four babies at once. Her adopter could not leave without the mare and ALL FOUR BABIES. What an incredible and brave woman she is taking in FIVE wild mustangs at once! From fear to...]]></description><link>https://www.mgwequineservices.com/post/the-mustang-diaries-mama-bear-two-months-in-a-journey-toward-trust</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3044cb2e35c99df8d51102</guid><category><![CDATA[The Mustang Diaries]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:26:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43d34e_ce5f4d28db68480f90c393b26ba8cda1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>maryahcarlin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Mustang Diaries: Pecos June 1-15 Training Update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pecos is back from a big couple weeks on the road, and the signs are all pointing in the right direction. These past two weeks included a northern Vermont trip, a long trail ride, some well-deserved rest, and a return to the arena that showcased Pecos’s growing confidence and abilities. Previous two weeks at a glance: Northern Vermont trip and a 10-mile trail ride: Pecos faced everything the terrain threw at him—steep inclines and declines, water crossings, rocky stretches, and the...]]></description><link>https://www.mgwequineservices.com/post/the-mustang-diaries-pecos-june-1-14-training-update</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a303e602e35c99df8d4f7e3</guid><category><![CDATA[The Mustang Diaries]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:00:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43d34e_5645108e7d0d4a5d91a5a7f1ec56129c~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>maryahcarlin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Mustang Diaries: Phoenix June 7-14 Training Update]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are trying out a new cadence for the client horses with us and doing weekly updates. Phoenix had another productive week in training, continuing to build confidence, trust, and foundational skills. As a 4-year-old former wild mustang, he is progressing steadily and showing a willingness to learn as we introduce new challenges and reinforce important groundwork exercises. This week we focused on several key areas: Standing Tied Phoenix spent time working on standing quietly while tied. This...]]></description><link>https://www.mgwequineservices.com/post/the-mustang-diaries-phoenix-june-7-14-training-update</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3038dc2e35c99df8d4e842</guid><category><![CDATA[The Mustang Diaries]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:55:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43d34e_360eeca40b534bc4af8e7b4cb83ab467~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_691,h_647,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>maryahcarlin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colt Starting - Gypsy Goes Home!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gypsy, a young Arabian / APHA mix came to us last month for a quick start under saddle. Knowing that I didn't have A lot of time with her, I got to work as soon as she arrived. She was the kind of horse that makes you lean in and listen, sensing that she was capable of more than she showed at first. She went home yesterday, and as I watched her leave, I was reminded how training isn’t about pushing a horse into a mold but guiding a relationship toward understanding and mutual respect. When...]]></description><link>https://www.mgwequineservices.com/post/colt-starting-gypsy-goes-home</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a131b5b996c7eef50781b00</guid><category><![CDATA[Colt Starting]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 16:08:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43d34e_670709997724486faf5cba53682824fc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>maryahcarlin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Mustang Diaries: Pheonix Finds His Family!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just over one month ago, Pheonix was a fresh-off-the-range arrival at our facility! Now, he stands with us, curious and cautious, learning that touch can be safe, that attention can be shared, and that a life beyond the range can be gentle and bright. It just so happens that within the first few weeks of him landing at our facility, someone came by and fell in love with that wild spirit behind his big beautiful eyes!! Today, Pheonix and his new owner worked together in close proximity for the...]]></description><link>https://www.mgwequineservices.com/post/the-mustang-diaries-pheonix-finds-his-family</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f021bd705aca899d678f90</guid><category><![CDATA[The Mustang Diaries]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:20:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43d34e_b0c0d7642d5c47c49ab5b75afb0d4a69~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>maryahcarlin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Mustang Diaries: Pecos's FIRST Rides]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the last few days, Pecos, a USFS Devil's Garden Mustang, stepped into the arena for two first rides that were big careful breaths before the longer journey. At 16 hands and a very drafty build, he carries his nervous energy with a lot of power. It’s a long way down to the ground if something were to go south on a ride, so safety and patience have led the way from the start. What followed were two very different, yet wonderfully progressive, sessions. ## First Ride We started with a...]]></description><link>https://www.mgwequineservices.com/post/the-mustang-diaries-pecos-s-first-rides</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c27f5cb1bfd68174de66e5</guid><category><![CDATA[The Mustang Diaries]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:43:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43d34e_92bd5da655db47ffb1e5886f2dbaf730~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>maryahcarlin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Mustang Diaries: Pecos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pecos arrived at our facility the beginning of February. He has come to the facility for a restart: a full reeducation of groundwork and saddle training that begins not with speed or flash but with the patient art of listening and creating a bridge between fear and focus. Pecos is, in presence, a perfect image of drafty power—broad through the chest, sturdy through the withers, and every bit of 16h. The Devils Garden name carries stories of wind and wildfire, of stubborn landscapes and...]]></description><link>https://www.mgwequineservices.com/post/the-mustang-diaries-pecos</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6998fbede493abd05ea9e62b</guid><category><![CDATA[The Mustang Diaries]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:36:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43d34e_1212b54900c94f00a1efb952234ef999~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>maryahcarlin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Mustang Diaries: Axl's First Ride]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yesterday, Axl graduated into a new chapter of his life; being ridden. It was his very first ride and then today marked his second, a monumental moment in every young colt's life. Axl is eleven years old, and for ten of those years, he lived as a wild stallion in the White Mountain management area. The knowledge of that wildness does not disappear with a saddle and a halter; it glows in his eyes, it hums beneath his skin, a reminder that freedom is not given up lightly. Axl is absolutely...]]></description><link>https://www.mgwequineservices.com/post/the-mustang-diaries-axl-s-first-ride</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6983ef7e0b2d097f708c5180</guid><category><![CDATA[The Mustang Diaries]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 01:53:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43d34e_2cf01f63618a451a96381ae0881c2148~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>maryahcarlin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Winter Rancher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every morning I roll out of bed and the first thing I do is look out the window towards the horses. Initially, a safety check, a quick glance to see if anything has happened during the night that demands immediate attention. If nothing jumps out to me, then I take it as silent permission to enjoy a cup of coffee and the warm fire before heading out to work. The second reason I look out the window is to check what things are in store for me that day, thanks to Mother Nature's weather. Most...]]></description><link>https://www.mgwequineservices.com/post/the-winter-rancher</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697b7359dbf46e99c1ea6220</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:13:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43d34e_ef71fb86784d4bb9982e61a8aec82e32~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>maryahcarlin</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>