The Wild Horse Workshops are interactive events. Without BLM,
volunteer clinicians and participant involvement in hands-on
activities with the horses, the workshop would be little more
than a glamorous demonstration.
The people who come and work with these animals are dedicated to the
premise that properly gentled and trained wild horses can make successful
transitions to domestic life and adapt comfortably to healthy, fulfilling
and happy lives. Bridging the stressful transition from wild to tame is where the
art of horse gentling is at it's apogee and this is where this group excels.
One look at the interplay between humans and animals who, just days before,
were frightened and wary of people and you have proof positive that these
once wild animals will do just fine and can enjoy life as domestic horses.
"Debate on technique"
Lining up for adoption papers
Raffle Tickets!
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Fran Ackley (BLM) addressing the group
"Getting the morning started,"
BLM WHB Chief Tom Pogacnik & Cher Eastep
Desensitizing a wild one
John and Joyce Sharp
Frank Bell demonstrating the "squeeze"
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