- - Mustang Million
- - Extreme Mustang Makeover
- - Trainer Incentive Program (TIP)
- - Youth Programs
- - Adopt a Mustang
- - Mustang Nation
In 1971, the United States Congress recognized Mustangs as “living symbols of the historic and pioneer spirit of the West, which continue to contribute to the diversity of life forms within the Nation and enrich the lives of the American people.” Today, the Mustang Heritage Foundation in cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management works to increase the number of successful adoptions of America’s excess Mustangs that have been taken off public lands due to overpopulation and to raise awareness of the horses’ place as a national treasure as well as their trainability and usability in modern equine competitions.
Founded in 2001, the Mustang Heritage Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) public, charitable, nonprofit organization dedicated to facilitating successful adoptions for America’s excess Mustangs and burros. The Foundation relies on government grants and public support to operate its various programs designed to help Mustangs find adoptive homes. Donations to the Foundation are tax deductible. Whether your Mustang interest is in adopting, training or simply helping these incredible horses, your donation to the Mustang Heritage Foundation benefits these great American equine legends by helping to find adoptive homes and raise awareness!
As of 2010, the BLM estimated that more than 38,000 wild horses and burros were roaming on BLM-managed rangelands in 10 Western states. Wild horse herd sizes can double about every four years. As a result, the agency must remove thousands of animals from the range each year to control population. Since 2007, the Mustang Heritage Foundation has placed more than 2,000 Mustangs in adoptive homes.
- Supports the Foundation’s adoption events by offsetting the cost of facility overhead and trainer support.
- Supports youth programs focused on engaging young people with wild horses through training and educational programs.
- Increases the Dawn Lapin Fund to help trainers pay adoption fees at Extreme Mustang Makeover events so they may adopt the Mustang they trained.
To make a difference in the life of an American legend, please support the Mustang Heritage Foundation. Donations can be sent to P.O. Box 979 Georgetown, TX 78626 or call (512) 869-3225 to speak to a representative from the Mustang Heritage Foundation about its various programs. Click here to visit the Mustang Nation website for a wide variety of educational materials and donation and volunteer opportunities.
