Mission Farrier School and TIP Mustangs

Mustang Heritage Foundation Trainer leading a Mustang in the round pen.

In 2022, Teddy Franke of Mission Farrier School was approved as a TIP Certified Mustang Trainer through the Mustang Heritage Foundation. Mission has always been known for its emphasis on teaching meaningful horsemanship. This adds another dimension as students get the chance to get their hands on Oregon BLM mustangs under Teddy's careful supervision.

"There is so much these horses can teach us explains Teddy, not only from the perspective of horsemanship, but also from seeing feet that for better or worse have very little human influence."

The horses are gentled over the course of the 8 week MFS program. At the end of that time they are available to the public for adoption. If you would like to adopt a fantastic mustang from the BLM through Mission Farrier School reach out today. Learn more by visiting Mustang Heritage Foundation

Let's talk Wild Vs. Feral

Start right here with this TikTok from @teddyfranke Share it forward.

Watch Teddy and this Mustang

Mission Farrier School is the only known horseshoeing school in the U.S. to currently incorporate Mustangs into their program. This opportunity to work on the feral foot provides students with an experience like no other.

Video: Working with the horse to prepare for hoofcare in the future.

Mission Farrier School and TIP Mustangs

Let's talk Wild Vs. Feral

Watch Teddy and this Mustang

Student with a young Mustang

Mustang Feet vs. Domestic Feet Part 1

Mustang Feet vs. Domestic Feet Part 2

"Mustangs are pretty special to us in the farrier trade," explains Franke. "These feet that are developed and honed by the environment provide us with a model to mimic in our domestic horses." "They are in many cases a superior model for good foot function." (Hondo's first trim)

Mission Farrier School and TIP Mustangs

Let's talk Wild Vs. Feral

Watch Teddy and this Mustang

Student with a young Mustang

Mustang Feet vs. Domestic Feet Part 1

Mustang Feet vs. Domestic Feet Part 2

"Mustangs are pretty special to us in the farrier trade," explains Franke. "These feet that are developed and honed by the environment provide us with a model to mimic in our domestic horses." "They are in many cases a superior model for good foot function." (Hondo's first trim)

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