In this episode, we sit down with Lynda Sanford, the founder of the Mustangs of America Foundation (MAF), to talk about her incredible journey from city life to becoming a passionate advocate for wild mustangs. MAF is a dedicated, all-volunteer nonprofit organization with 501(c)3 charitable status, focused on the welfare of mustangs and burros. Operating as a nonpolitical entity, MAF collaborates with the Bureau of Land Management to enhance successful adoptions and ease the burden of overpopulated holding pens.From her first encounter with Nevada’s wild horses to building a sanctuary for them, Lynda shares the story of how a simple love for these majestic creatures turned into a mission to save thousands of mustangs and burros from overcrowded facilities. She takes us through her personal experiences of gentling wild mustangs, the challenges of working with horses from the wild, and how a once-in-a-lifetime horse named Lil Gal left a lasting impact on her life.But her work doesn’t stop there—she’s now focusing on transforming the lives of incarcerated individuals by partnering with correctional facilities to provide training programs that help parolees develop essential skills and build careers in horse training.We dive deep into the evolution of the Mustangs of America Foundation, her work with prison programs, and how she’s shaping the future of mustang adoptions, while also supporting programs aimed at using horses for therapy and veteran rehabilitation. If you’re passionate about wild horses, rehabilitation, or just love a good underdog story, this episode is for you.Tune in for a powerful conversation on advocacy, compassion, and the unbreakable bond between humans and horses.Follow Lynda and Mustangs of America Foundation: Website:https://www.mustangsofamericafoundation.org/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/mustangsofamericafoundationInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/mustangupranch/

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