I adopted BB and Little Bit in May 2001 through the Bureau of Land Management. BB was 1 year old and Little Bit was 11 months old. I heartily recommend Wild Horse Adoption for everyone that loves horses. You gain a different perspective that will serve you in good stead when working with domestic horses. When you adopt a mustang, you are getting a horse just off the range. Wild and VERY scared. Mustangs take a lot more time and patience than domestic horses. If you take the time, they will teach you in return. We all take for granted that you buy a horse and get on and go. With mustangs you must first gain their trust and build your foundation 1 step at a time. You can only progress at their speed, not yours. BB, my black mare, came along quickly. I had her leading (voluntarily) by the end of the 2nd month. Little Bit, my blue roan, just graduated from Kindergarten. She was traumatized from her capture and requires much more time and patience. She regresses every time something fears her. I have found that food is the key to Little Bit's learning. I've made most of my accomplishments with her with food. I've learned that everything should, and for me MUST, be a win/win situation. Training is much easier that way.
Here are some pictures the first week I had the girls. It's hard to tell but they still had their winter coats.
