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Won't somebody love me?

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Mustang foal in a BLM short-term holding facility

This little one has a better than average chance of getting adopted, because people, unbelievably, will choose horses based on coloration rather than personality or conformation. The white on the head and legs makes this one more desirable by some. You can adopt this one and mama at Salt Lake Wild Horse and Burro Facility. You can also come see the halter-broke adoptee mustangs and donks we've been gentling all week at the Wild Horse and Burro Festival in South Jordan. The auction begins at 6:30 tonight. And neither Daisy nor Spud is coming home with me, so bring your trailer and collect these sweethearts while you can.

Comments (1)

Maria:

All animal babies are cute (except maybe parrots) and horses are among the cutest. Their little horse tails are so stubby and cute. (Still can't believe I used the word "cute" three times in two sentences.)

I think another reason this one stands a better chance of adoption is because of its age. The new owner will have a cleaner slate to work with when training. Of course, it'll be at least two years before the horse's bones are strong enough for regular riding.