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Adoption – Bob

Bob and Mustang Sally

BOB & MUSTANG SALLY

Mustang Sally – sorrel mare with flaxen mane & tail; born 1998; adopted in 2004 from the Red Rock HMA (Horse Management Area). A major drought had adversely affected the Red Rock Canyon wild horses by 2002.

Photos by Mary Sue Kunz

Above is Sally’s son, Beau, with his owner Kaely

At the 2004 public adoption of these wild ones, Bob was drawn to Mustang Sally for her gorgeous color, confirmation, and independent attitude. But truly Sally “picked me” said Bob, as she would not stop staring at him as he strolled by all the horses. He was warned that the 5-year-old Sally was the Alpha mare of her band and might be hard to work with.

For the first 3 days, Bob sat for hours in a folding chair in an arena where Sally ran free. On the third day when he fell asleep in the sun, Sally came and sniffed his hand and he gently rubbed her noise. Within a month, Bob could lift her feet, hug her and work with her.

Bob says Sally has a great heart and is extremely loving. As with so many wild horse adoptions, the bond between these two is deep and a joy to see!

After professional training, Sally proved to have a very good mouth, extremely smooth action and adores equitation work in the arena. She has never been sick and has the best feet says the farrier.

Unknown to Bob, Sally was pregnant and soon delivered a young foal – Beauregard or Mr. Beau Jangles. Sally and Bob give Beau to a young girl who dearly wanted a horse and he won a blue ribbon at his first horse show.

Bob and Mustang Sally


Mary Sue saw Mustang Sally in the wild shortly after she was born. After sowing her “wild oats” for 5 years, she was separated from all her wild companions.

Then several years after her separation at the BLM adoption, Mary Sue brought her mustang Daisy to the ranch.

Mustang Sally and Daisy recognized each other immediately and the greeting was something to behold!

Photo by Mary Sue Kunz

Red Rock Canyon

Las Vegas Nevada

former wild home

for Mustang Sally and Daisy

 

 

The Spring Mountain Alliance promotes:
  • Longterm range analysis of the carrying capacity of the land
  • Road & trail monitoring
  • Public education at community events and schools
  • Certification training in PZP contraceptive darting
  • PZP dart guns & contraceptive materials
  • Temporary pens and equipment for bait trapping
  • Building materials for viewing blinds
  • Training programs for guides
  • Brochures & materials for public education

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