Gypsy
Height: 14.2 hh (est)
Weight: 1,000 lbs (est)
DOB: 2008 (est)
Sex: Mare
Color: Seal Bay
Breed: Mustang (BLM)
DNA: 1st Welsh Pony,
2nd Turkoman,
3rd Holsteiner
Adoption Fee: $750 (will increase with training)
Category: Ready for Training/Project Horse
Weight: 1,000 lbs (est)
DOB: 2008 (est)
Sex: Mare
Color: Seal Bay
Breed: Mustang (BLM)
DNA: 1st Welsh Pony,
2nd Turkoman,
3rd Holsteiner
Adoption Fee: $750 (will increase with training)
Category: Ready for Training/Project Horse
Gypsy's Story
AAE welcomed Gypsy and her filly, Calico Girl, from the DreamCatcher Wild Horse and Burro Sanctuary in April of 2018 to support their herd reduction efforts after the long illness and passing of their Executive Director, Barbara Clarke in November of 2016.
Gypsy and her filly, Calico Girl were quite the confident pair when they arrived. Gypsy was very laid back and interested in humans. She'd accept a rub on her forehead and neck, but she made clear it was on her terms (in a nice way). "Nope, nope, don't think so". She was bossy with the other mares and foals, and Cali Girl aspired to be just like mom. Quite boldly, and only weeks old, she would push the other moms and foals off feed. They quickly made their way to their own paddock so the others could eat in peace.
Gypsy was captured as a yearling/long-yearling in the Calico Roundup in one of the Calico Mountain HMAs in NV in 2009/2010, so she was born 2008-ish. She was subsequently adopted as a long-yearling/two year old from the Broken Arrow (aka Indian Lakes) holding facility in Fallon, NV, then placed at DreamCatcher. Gypsy is a stout and dominant mare with a kind soul. After weaning her filly, she softened and became a most agreeable, sweet, and willing gal. She'll test with a little resistance, but quickly think and soften. Gypsy halters and leads, she enjoys grooming and attention, and she's fairly good with handling her hooves and the farrier.
Gypsy spent several weeks at the Monty Roberts International Learning Center as a part of the Advanced Course for Horsemanship.
She has had extensive groundwork, she's been ground driven, she's been saddled and backed a few times, but she lacks confidence. She has a hard time relaxing and trusting her handler. Gypsy has a ton of potential, but she needs a person willing to give her time to build her confidence and earn her trust. She's a smart mare, quick learner, and will forge a remarkable bond with her person. That person should have experience with mustangs, and be willing to give her as long as it takes. Gypsy is not suitable for a beginner.
Gypsy is current with dental and hoof care, vaccines, and deworming, and she has a microchip.
In general, there is a lot of activity around AAE including foot traffic in and out of paddock/pasture areas, mucking with wheelbarrows, grooming and care activities, weekly farrier visits. There are resident dogs, cats, chickens, and mini horses, as well as various wildlife including frequent turkeys and squirrels in and around paddock/pasture areas. AAE is situated on the corner of a busy road with high speed vehicles, trucks, and sirens. Tractors are used in and around pasture/paddock areas, trucks deliver feed, and a squeeze is occasionally used for unloading hay. Neighbors have weekly gardeners that utilize various power tools, and children that are active in yards adjacent to some stall/paddock areas. Horses at AAE are accustomed to a more active environment as opposed to a quiet/sterile environment.
Gypsy and her filly, Calico Girl were quite the confident pair when they arrived. Gypsy was very laid back and interested in humans. She'd accept a rub on her forehead and neck, but she made clear it was on her terms (in a nice way). "Nope, nope, don't think so". She was bossy with the other mares and foals, and Cali Girl aspired to be just like mom. Quite boldly, and only weeks old, she would push the other moms and foals off feed. They quickly made their way to their own paddock so the others could eat in peace.
Gypsy was captured as a yearling/long-yearling in the Calico Roundup in one of the Calico Mountain HMAs in NV in 2009/2010, so she was born 2008-ish. She was subsequently adopted as a long-yearling/two year old from the Broken Arrow (aka Indian Lakes) holding facility in Fallon, NV, then placed at DreamCatcher. Gypsy is a stout and dominant mare with a kind soul. After weaning her filly, she softened and became a most agreeable, sweet, and willing gal. She'll test with a little resistance, but quickly think and soften. Gypsy halters and leads, she enjoys grooming and attention, and she's fairly good with handling her hooves and the farrier.
Gypsy spent several weeks at the Monty Roberts International Learning Center as a part of the Advanced Course for Horsemanship.
She has had extensive groundwork, she's been ground driven, she's been saddled and backed a few times, but she lacks confidence. She has a hard time relaxing and trusting her handler. Gypsy has a ton of potential, but she needs a person willing to give her time to build her confidence and earn her trust. She's a smart mare, quick learner, and will forge a remarkable bond with her person. That person should have experience with mustangs, and be willing to give her as long as it takes. Gypsy is not suitable for a beginner.
Gypsy is current with dental and hoof care, vaccines, and deworming, and she has a microchip.
In general, there is a lot of activity around AAE including foot traffic in and out of paddock/pasture areas, mucking with wheelbarrows, grooming and care activities, weekly farrier visits. There are resident dogs, cats, chickens, and mini horses, as well as various wildlife including frequent turkeys and squirrels in and around paddock/pasture areas. AAE is situated on the corner of a busy road with high speed vehicles, trucks, and sirens. Tractors are used in and around pasture/paddock areas, trucks deliver feed, and a squeeze is occasionally used for unloading hay. Neighbors have weekly gardeners that utilize various power tools, and children that are active in yards adjacent to some stall/paddock areas. Horses at AAE are accustomed to a more active environment as opposed to a quiet/sterile environment.
