Welcome to the 2026 Mustang challenge

 I am so excited and thankful that you have taken your time to read this and contribute!

 My name is Abilene, I am competing in the Idaho Bonanza! 

This program challenge is important to saving and protecting the mustangs which is a fundamental importance to the culture of our fellow Native Americans, it saves a horse’s life, keeps the romance of the West alive and shows the value of these wild spirits.

Currently approx. 62,000 wild horses and burros are in holding pens, leaving 73,000+ wild. Projections for the 2026 round ups will be an additional 14,000+. This does not include the wild horse projects that are separate from the BLM, such as our local Warm Springs Reservation mustangs. 

The Idaho Bonanza, and other programs such as this, saves thousands of horses throughout the USA from slaughter or put in holding pens where they stand around existing yet not living. I have a passion to use my horse training experience and train these beautiful beasts, giving them opportunities to be adopted into homes where they will have full lives.

March 20th, 2026 we picked up my mustang from the Bosie Idaho BLM holding facility. I will  “Gentle” it, to teach it to be a safe and dependable horse on the ground and with a rider. August 7-9th in Bosie ID, mustang trainers/competitors meet for a 3-day competition. At the end of the competition the horses are put up for adoption through the process of an auction. My goal is to train my mustang to the best of our abilities, garnishing attention, in hopes to increase its odds to go to a safe forever home.  

By contributing, you not only save a horse’s life, but you will also be helping me cover expenses such as: 

· Ferrier (hoof care)

· Vet care (dental and accidental)

· Horse feed (hay & supplements)

· Hauling costs (arena fees and fuel)

· Competition fees (entry fees, stall fees, lodging, etcetera)

The cost of horses adds up quickly, and even the cost of saving a horse is $1,000’s. I come from a single-mom -one- income home and so your contribution is vital!

Venmo: @BlazingSpur

Upon request, we have a tax i.d. for your accounting.