MUSTANG MAVERICKS
Supporting youth involvement with mustangs and burros through scholarships and programs.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Mustang Heritage Foundation Trail Riding Program recognizes the quality time spent between Mustang and burro owners and their animals while enjoying the trails.
Youth Involvement Opportunities
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Youth Classes
Owners and riders must be MHF members in good standing for hours to be considered.
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​MHF members may register any number of mustangs/burros annually (renewing Oct. 1) and earn rewards for each.
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Membership
Riders can sign up for the Equilab to track your activities & export your data to submit hours.
MHF members get their first 6 months FREE for a Premium account and then enjoy a discounted rate after.
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Scholarships
Submit your trail riding hours and earn awards from the Mustang Heritage Foundation.
Trail hours are “evergreen”, meaning hours will be accrued and awarded at an accumulated total over time.
YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS
The Mustang Heritage Foundation (MHF) Board of Trustees is proud to present six scholarship opportunities in honor of three former MHF Trustees and legendary mustang enthusiasts. These annual scholarships are available to young adults looking to enter the next phase of their education.
John Falen Youth Scholarship
John was a founding Board Member of the Mustang Heritage Foundation. He was inducted into the Nevada Cattlemen’s Association Cowboy 100,000 Mile Club and tirelessly served on the National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Council. John was a cattleman in every way.
In John's honor and to continue his life’s work, MHF offers two $1,000 scholarships annually to high school seniors or college freshman who have participated in a mustang event and are looking to further their education.
Randall Carr Youth Scholarship
Randall was inducted into the Western States Wild Horse and Burro Hall of Fame and was the proud owner of Carr’s Wild Horse and Burro Center. He was responsible for adopting out over 30,000 wild horses and burros and operated adoption centers in Texas, Ohio and Tennessee. Randall joined MHF as a founding board member and helped build the organization to continue his legacy of adopting out wild horses and burros.
In Randall's honor and to continue his life’s work, MHF offers two $1,000 scholarships annually to high school seniors or college freshman who have participated in a mustang event and are looking to further their education.
BF & Janet Yeates Youth Scholarship
“BF Yeates is a legend in Texas and the United States as an educator, judge, horseman, and builder of large programs for youth and adult horsemen,” said Doug Householder, Texas Cooperative Extension professor emeritus. BF was imperative in the creation of youth AQHA classes and building a junior association of AQHA, thus paving the pathway for thousands of young horsemen and women. BF was also a pioneer in clinics, short courses, and judging.
BF and his wife Janet were instrumental in the creation and building of MHF into what it is today. In their honor and to continue the development of young horsemen and women, MHF offers two $1,000 scholarships annually to high school seniors or college freshman who have participated in a mustang event and are looking to further their education.
COMPETE IN A EMM YOUTH CLASS
Use the Equilab app to track your activities & export your data to submit hours, or track your hours using our printable log sheet.
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All riding/packing/hiking must be done on trails. These hours do not have to be completed at sanctioned events. Arena riding and lesson hours are not eligible.
Use the Equilab app to track your trail hours.
Submit any exported GPS tracking data to MHF (other verified tracking apps will also be accepted). Remember, MHF members get their first 6 months FREE for a Premium account and then enjoy a discounted rate after.
Ride length is determined by time in half-hour increments after the first hour.
Trail hours are “evergreen,” meaning hours will be accrued and awarded at an accumulated total over time.
"Mustangs have taught me so much. I love my mustang."
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~ Youth Name
QUESTIONS OR ASSISTANCE NEEDED?
For assistance with the youth programs, contact us here.
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To contribute to the youth scholarship funds, donate here and delicate the gift to scholarships.