

Lifesavers Wild Horse Rescue is dedicated to saving American mustangs from slaughter and abuse. Here you can keep up to date on our programs, news, and events. This blog is maintained by Chris Vilmer who works with the horses, adopters and volunteers at Lifesavers. Please visit our website at www.wildhorserescue.org to learn more.


Last week was Spring 2008's Wild Horse Boot Camp. We had a fantastic group of participants and very interesting horses selected for the four day workshop.








Wild Horse Boot Camp, 4 days of hands on wild horse gentling is scheduled for this month. April 24th thru the 27th.
Taught by Extreme Mustang Makeover finalist, Jeremy Dunn, and EMMO participant Angi Keitel, and Lifesavers clinician Chris Vilmer.
This clinic, offered only once per year, is an incredible experience for the seasoned horse handler to the complete novice. Clinians will guide you through the gentling process, teaching how to effectively read, communicate and build a relationship with a wild horse.
There are still a few spots left, contact Chris for more information (661) 727-1205
Maryanne ventured out to Lifesavers for the first time last December for the Grand Opening of the Wild Horse Gift and Thrift and Caroling to the Coyotes event.
When touring the facilities she notice a pen with four little Virginia City fillies in it. Birtie the flashy roan, Arizona, the beautiful buckskin, Sudzy, the fancy sorrel with the flaxen mane and tail, but through the flash, Maryanne saw the heart of the little bay filly, Honesty.
Maryanne knew great things come in "plain brown wrappers"! She has spent the last few months volunteering, taking clinics and developing a relationship with Honesty.
Honesty has come along wonderfully and is haltering, tying, standing for the farrier, and trailer loading, and is ready for her new home.
Congratulations to Maryanne and Honesty!
Maryanne, plans on bringing Honesty back in July to compete in the Dancing with Hooves competition. It will be great to see how their partnership has grown.
Earlier this month Ryan Mercik, owner of Sierra Film Works spent two days with us at Lifesavers filming our facilities for an informational DVD.
Goose being loaded into the trailer at the Lifesavers Wild Horse Rescue facility in Lancaster.
Jill Starr releasing Goose from the trailer.
Exploring his new surroundings.
Meeting new friends.Roughly a year and a half ago Karen moved to the High Desert from Georgia. She came across our website and headed out to our facility for a tour. She knew then that someday she wanted to volunteer and eventually adopt a horse or two from us.
May 17th & 18th, Lifesavers will be offering an exciting opportunity.
"On the Wings of Wild Horses" a journey into self-awareness & improved horse*woman*ship.
