Paint Mustangs
Wild mustangs symbolize all that is strong and free and beautiful about Montana. For more than a century, the Pryor Mountains have been home to bands of these wild horses and in 1968, the 31,000 acre Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range was established and was the first of its kind in America. In 1971, Congress declared these wild free roaming horses as “living symbols of the historic and pioneer spirit of the West: that they contribute to the diversity of life forms within the nation and enrich the lives of the American people.”
The mustangs are native to the Pryor Mountains that border Happy Heart Ranch. (Pryor Wild Horse Range) These noble animals reflect the core values of Sacred Ground Intl. To further develop indigenous species as part of the cultural reclamation process, SGI has developed the Paint Mustang Program. The paint horse has long been associated with Native culture and is a distinctive symbol of the western plains. Our core herd originated from Pine Ridge South Dakota where they have run free and still carry the strength and stamina of free-roaming horses.
The SGI herd is unique. These beautiful horses exhibit the wild herd traits of strength and stamina and the ability to fight off predators. They have the traits necessary for mountain trail riding: stamina, gentility, patience and reliability. They also have better “emotional health.” During training and the gentling process, horses are brought in 2 and 3 at a time so as not to disturb the herd mentality and family order. The herd is naturally strong, unshod, eat natural grasses and are treated holistically for their rare instances of injury.
Our 17 horses have become family, extraordinary companions, and humbling teachers.
