The Mustang Summit
The Mustang Summit is galloping into the beautiful sanctuary and healing center that is, Soulful Prairies in Woodstock, Illinois, on Sunday, August 25, 2024, as part of the initiative to expand Mustang education to the horse-loving general public. The Mustang Summit is a platform for Americans and Mustang enthusiasts to learn, express views, share experiences, and discuss issues on an open stage and in a conversationally safe space. The Mustang Summit has focused Demos, discussions, and Panels on Off-Range Mustang topics and issues. Adoptable Mustangs will be available for adoption on Sunday.
Soulful Prairies in Woodstock, Illinois provides Mustang Summit guests with a family-friendly environment for visitors to learn about American Mustangs and programs available to those who are interested or who are in need.
Meet “Year of the Mustang” Long Rider Jake Harvath, riding two Mustangs across the United States. Jake Harvath is a long-distance rider from Heber City, Utah. He is riding a six-thousand-mile horseback journey Mustangs from Utah to the Atlantic coast. Jake’s mission is to show the usefulness and versatility of mustangs and to educate the public about the need for adoption. His horses, Denver, Bella, and Eddy are showing the world the qualities that mustangs possess. Giving the world a unique look at what it’s like to cross America on the backs of wild horses.
There will be Demos and Educational sessions. The Demo schedule is as follows:
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10:00 am Prayer Drum Event Opening with Linda Bruce & Annamaria Sims
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10:15 am Charlie Sims Growing Up With Autism & Horses
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11:00 am Linda Bruce – Introduction to Equine Gestalt
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Noon Sky Epperson & Annamaria Sims – Body Before Mind Mustang Training
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1:00 pm Mustang Ballet Classical Dressage Long-Reining with Jill McCrae & Ambiante
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2:00 pm Jake Harvath Year Of The Mustang – Cross Country Mustang Ride
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3:00 pm Sky Epperson Mustang Adoption Academy
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4:00 pm Introduction to Equine Body Work with Annamaria Sims
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The Film and PANEL schedule is:
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10:00 am FILM – H.O.O.V.E.S.
Documentary about a Veterans Program in Ohio using horses.
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11:30 am FILM – The Mustangs: America’s Wild Horses
Documentary addressing the current conditions facing the American Mustangs today.
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1:00 pm FILM – Freedom Reigns
Documentary about “Freedom Reigns” Mustang Sanctuary located in California
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2:00 pm PANEL – Mustangs and Mental Health with Rev. John Matis, Sarah Matis, Linda Bruce, & Dana Price
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3:00 pm PANEL – So, You Want A Mustang, Tales from our first Mustang Year…
3 Mustangs & 2 Burros later! With Rebecca Castiello, Rachel & Alexi Zurkowski
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4:00 pm PANEL – Mustangs and Veterans with Patti Gruber, & Sky Epperson
The Mustang Summit is partnering with The Wild Horse Refuge in Craig Colorado, part of The Wild Animal Sanctuary, founded by Patrick Craig.
You can find the program with information on all participants here: PROGRAM
