The Virtual Freestyle Challenge is the primary pathway to a Finals invitation, and the entries are open now through September 1, 2026.

Launched this year, Wild to Warrior is a program that provides an opportunity for veterans to participate in therapeutic horsemanship focused on emotional regulation, mindfulness, trust-building, and personal growth while working in hand with a wild mustang. Over twelve weeks, a group of veterans learn the process of gentling mustangs through hands-on sessions while building partnership, patience and trust. At the end of the twelve weeks, there is an adoption and educatio

If you've ever dreamed of a hands-on opportunity to start a wild mustang, the Wild Mustang Training Academy at Havens Hideout Ranch is the place to be. This program is a recipient of an MHF Adoption Education grant and uses the funding to help teach people how to take a mustang from wild to a trusted partner. Havens Hideout Ranch Located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania is Havens Hideout Ranch, owned by Douglas Haven. Doug started the ranch to introduce the cowboy lifestyle

MHF members receive an exclusive offer on the fastest growing equestrian marketplace as part of a new partnership launching at the inaugural Wild Mustang & Burro Finals, October 21–24, 2026. NASHVILLE, TN — The Mustang Heritage Foundation (MHF) announced a partnership with Mane Street Market (MSM), a leading equestrian buy, sell, and search platform, ahead of the inaugural Wild Mustang & Burro Finals. The partnership is designed to do something straightforward and long overdu

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