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Meet Twister: A Smart, Gentle Mustang Ready for His Next Chapter 3-year-old BLM Mustang Gelding.

Meet Twister: A Smart, Gentle Mustang Ready for His Next Chapter
3-year-old BLM Mustang Gelding | Antelope Valley HMA - approximately 14.2 hh
 
In just 13 weeks, this once-untouched mustang has transformed into a calm, curious, and willing partner. Twister joined the 2025 Dakota Showdown Horse Trainer Challenge having never worn a halter—and now he's trailer loading, navigating obstacles, and even been sat on with a bareback pad. His trainer, Beth Stahlecker, says he’s one of the smartest and gentlest mustangs she’s worked with—and he’s ready for someone to continue his journey.
 
💫 Current Skills:
⭐ Halter broke and easy to catch
⭐ Trailer loads confidently
⭐ Saddled and sat on calmly
⭐ Walks across tarps, "sends" over obstacles, gates, etc.
⭐ LOVES to jump!
⭐ Ponies and leads with light pressure
⭐ Responds to backing, lateral flexion, and basic groundwork cues
⭐ Fly spray tolerant and has had all 4 feet picked up
⭐ Good for gear and new experiences
 
🚧 Still Working On:
🔹 Mild moments of "baby brain" (occasional anxious walkabout, never dangerous)
🔹 Building lunge skills and exploring new places
🔹 More obstacles, desensitizing, and trick training
🔹 Possibly a light ride in the round pen before the Showdown
 
Beth believes Twister will be very easy to start under saddle but recommends letting him mature physically for a bit longer before asking too much. He’s kind, quiet, and incredibly teachable—an ideal young mustang for someone who wants to build a lifelong bond.
 
📅 See him in person at the Dakota Showdown Finale on August 24, 2025 at the Yankton Rodeo Grounds!
 
🐴 Want to adopt? Apply now to be approved to bid:
 
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