If you’ve ever dreamed of a Mustang with the striking looks of a Friesian, Onyx might just be your guy. This 3-year-old BLM Mustang gelding stands around 14–14.2 hands and has been making steady progress in training with Jay Westerbur for the 2025 Dakota Showdown Horse Trainer Challenge.
Easy to catch and halter Leads and stands for grooming Good with fly spray Gives front feet willingly (still building confidence on hinds) Loads into a trailer Playful and loves to learn new things Knows tricks like “pick up” Working well in the round pen Accepting a surcingle, with plans to progress to a saddle by the ShowdownOnyx leans on his person for confidence, so he’ll need someone who’s patient and committed to building his independence and skills. For a previously unhandled 3-year-old Mustang, he’s making great strides and will keep getting better with the right partner.
Adopt: Approved adopters can bid at the Dakota Showdown Finale, August 23–24 in Yankton, SD. Apply now: https://www.dakotashowdown.com/adopt
Support him in the Fan Favorite fundraiser! Every $1 = 1 raffle entry for you, and helps his trainer win prizes: https://givebutter.com/2025DakotaShowdownFanFavorite
