Hope

MUSTANG HOPE ~

REST IN PEACE HOPE: Mustang Hope was the inspiration behind The Unbridled Heroes Project. Her journey, like many of the wild ones, began with a tragic roundup that tore her away from everything she knew and loved. She was taken to a place where they attempted to break her spirit through abusive methods, but Hope’s spirit remained unbroken. 

When Hope came to Unbridled, she found a sanctuary where she was loved and respected. She became my heart horse, my best friend, and a true symbol of resilience and strength. 

Two weeks ago, we faced the heartbreaking loss of Hope. We are devastated by her passing, but we find solace in knowing that for six wonderful years, she was absolutely adored and cherished. Hope lived with dignity and grace, and she passed away peacefully in my arms, surrounded by those who loved her. 

Hope's legacy lives on in every mustang we rescue and in the very foundation of Unbridled. She will always be remembered as the heart and soul of our mission, a testament to the unbreakable spirit of these incredible creatures.

Beautiful, kind Hope. Mark and I heard of this Mustang named Hope by pure chance. We heard of her extreme neglect and abuse and how the amazing Cat Zimmerman was able to get her out of a horrid situation. The summer right before we launched, Unbridled was merely an unlikely dream. As life hit us hard once again, I found myself falling into a dark place. My husband urged me to go and train with the famous Cat Zimmerman in Florida. It was that trip that changed everything and it was that trip where I met Hope. Knowing of her extreme situation, I was cautious when meeting her. I remember an instant connection and whispering in her ear that I would love her forever. That summer Unbridled became a reality thanks to CZ Mustangs. What was fun banter around the campfire became a catalyst for our dreams. With help from Cat and Shelly, we started putting in place the plans for Unbridled and promised Hope a forever home. That September Hope arrived to NJ from Florida. She was scared and shutoff but I believe in my heart she knew she was finally home. Hope went from one of the worst abuse cases to a success story, a comeback tale of Hope. She is know one of our liberty horses, dazzling humans with her elegance and trust. She is my heart horse, and will forever be loved at Unbridled.