adopt a mustang and question

Question
Hello, I was just wondering if I could get some information on adopting a mustang. I would be very interested in doing so. Also I have this 3 year old gelding that I have been starting to work with. Everytime his previous owner tried to ride him something happened and Cole (the horse) got hurt. It wasn't the riders fault just bad circumstances I suppose, anyhow my plan is to just take it slow and gain his trust and confidence. Do you have any other suggestions? Thanks Kayla.

Answer
Hi Kayla,
         This is what you need to have to adopt a Mustang.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          An outside corral with a minimum of 400 square feet (20x20) per animal. Corral should not be too large (more than 50x50), as animals are easier to gentle in smaller corrals. All fences and gates must be at least 6 feet high for wild horses over the age of 18 months. Fencing material should be 2x6 inch wooden planks spaced no more than one foot apart, rounded pipes, poles, or similar materials that do not pose a hazard to the animal. Small mesh, heavy gauge, woven wire fencing with a 2x6 inch board along the top, center and bottom is acceptable. No barb wire, no electric wire, no T-posts. Once gentled, the animals may be maintained in pastures or in box stalls with daily turnout.

You need a 2 sided shelter that is connected to the pen. The shelter should be 12x12. You can adopt via the internet or at a regular adoption.

If you go to this site, it can tell you where adoptions will be in your area. https://www.blm.gov/adoptahorse

Your three year old gelding is still young to be ridden. I would reccomend a vet check to make sure that he does not have any back or neck issues. You should also go back to doing ground work with him.

Lisa