October 21-24, 2026

We are keeping it simple this first year!

GO TO THE QUALIFIER HUB TO LEARN MORE

All "wild-bred" Mustangs & Burros are welcome!

This includes:

• Mustangs & Burros from USFS, BLM, National Parks, a Reservation or federal public lands (documented)

• Mustangs & Burros born in off-range holding (or dam proven "in foal" prior to adoption/sale)

ANY adoption / sale timeline is allowed for most divisions*

(*except GREEN DIVISIONS - See next question for required adoption/purchase timelines)

ALL INFORMATION IS PENDING FINAL PUBLICATION OF THE RULES.

GREEN HORSE DIVISIONS:

Adoption/Sale timelines are ONLY REQUIRED for these divisions.

Mustangs can come from USFS, BLM, any federal agency or Reservation within the outlined timeline. (MHF will NOT organize pick-ups, but will provide information & can coordinate options with the USFS)

• 1-YEAR Division: adopted / purchased between October 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026

• 2-YEAR Division: adopted / purchased between October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025

[HORSE TIMELINES will be based on FIRST foster / adoption / purchase date - if you have a confirmed 'untouched' case to be considered for eligibility, contact Shows@mustangheritagefoundation.org with details]

PICK UP RESOURCES:

Click on "Double Devil Wildhorse Corral" - complete a Selection Form & Application to arrange a pick up at your nearest location.

ALL INFORMATION IS PENDING FINAL PUBLICATION OF THE RULES.

We understand not all mustangs and burros are sold with full documentation.

There are several ways to help identify whether an animal was "wild-bred":

• Visible brand

• Microchip ID

• Official letter from a government agency

We will consider any "wild-bred" eligibility concerns on a CASE-BY-CASE basis.

Please submit all relevant information for consideration to Shows@mustangheritagefoundation.org

Youth have been a large part of MHF programs & events for many years.

While the divisions may categorize them differently, YES - youth will be able to compete!

• Some disciplines will offer levels regardless of age (i.e. Novice & Advanced)

• Other disciplines will divide by age groups (i.e. Youth & Adult)

We will outline minimum ages that are appropriate for each discipline and division - TBD.

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Yes, Yearlings are able to compete in disciplines that are NOT under-saddle. (Under-saddle divisions are only open to horses 4 years old or more)

Once qualified, Yearlings are eligible to compete in the IN-HAND divisions, LIBERTY divisions, and the FREESTYLE INVITATIONAL.

There is no adoption timeline requirement - just note that any age equine on any adoption/purchase timeline will be in the same division.

Not necessarily.

While we are not including a traditional Extreme Mustang Makeover (EMM) in the same style, the GREEN DIVISIONS (1-yr adopted & 2-yr adopted) are replacing the legacy of those events.

Green divisions will each include 3 classes - overall total score wins:

1. Horsemanship

2. Riding pattern

3. Trail

(No Freestyle Finals... Freestyles offered as another division)

Why? Because we listened...

Trainers want to produce a mustang with a solid foundation that prepares them to move on to successful, lasting homes. While the flash & pizazz of EMMs created the much-needed attention for mustangs over many years, that meant some horses (who needed more time) were left out. On average, only <50% of EMM horses were ready for the competition in time. MHF is pleased to join the transition and aim for higher returns of well-developed animals in these new Green horse divisions.