Buyer question
Is a Mustang horse good for beginners?
Usually not: our Animal Library rates the Mustang horse 2 out of 5 for beginners (gentled ones only).
Source: the Mustang horse page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Mustang horse in the Animal Library
The detail
A free-roaming horse of the American West, descended from Spanish and later ranch horses and managed on public lands. Mustangs are tough, sure-footed and smart, but many arrive untouched and need patient, skilled training.
- Temperament
- Wary, smart, loyal once won
- Best fit
- Trail, experienced trainers
- Trainability
- 4 out of 5 (Smart, needs trust)
- Upkeep
- 1 out of 5 (Hardy, good feet)
- Energy
- 3 out of 5 (Hardy, efficient)
What to weigh
An untouched Mustang needs months of skilled gentling before it is safe to handle. Adoption programs set rules on fencing, shelter and care before you may take one home.