Horses for Mental Health Organization Meets the Mustangs

In this episode, we'll catch up with Lisanne on the trail as she sits down for a chat with Lynn Thomas of Horses for Mental Health.  Horses for Mental Health is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization increasing awareness, public engagement, funds, and access to programs incorporating horses for mental health and personal growth. By partnering with philanthropists, ambassadors, companies, governments, and programs, the organization realizes a collective vision of a world where all mental health needs are met – together. They seek to strengthen engagement to create a community of inclusivity and diversity while increasing access to quality mental health programs incorporating horses that serve all groups of people.

Take a young woman with a passion for horses looking for a grand adventure, add American Mustangs and a host of guest riders and you have the ingredients for the “Mustang Discovery Ride.” This project tells the story of a journey across the United States on the American Discovery Trail (ADT) featuring Mustang TIP trainer, Lisanne Fear, along with her Mustangs, dogs and support team. The team is covering 12 states, coast to coast from Delaware to California, riding previously wild Mustangs while packing, camping and speaking about the power of these amazing animals. Lisanne rode out from Delaware’s historic Cape Henlopen State Park on September 28, 2021 with members of the team and is continuing her adventures through Maryland, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, and California. The documentary will detail the struggles and triumphs that she encounters, most attributed to the kindness of strangers met along the journey. We will also feature aspects of the ADT in each state, Mustang adoptions inspired by the project, college and university equine programs utilizing Mustangs, Veterans Programs in existence and other Mustang-related stories. The goal of the ride is to cover 5,000 miles across the country while inspiring the adoption of 5,000 Mustangs into appropriate homes. Through the documentary film, related podcast/vodcast and documentary-series, we are trying to reach as many people as possible to make it happen! A team of EQUUS photojournalists and videographers will contribute to the film part of the project, each adding individual creative perspective of the ride. 

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CALL TO ACTION! So here is where we're adding a specific request. If you're following the story of the ride, or if you already know about the power of these amazing horses, donkeys and mules, please consider donating to the ride, AND/OR the film project! These two projects are funded completely by sponsorships and donations. Your contribution to the ride will help to fund the gas, feed and logistical needs for the team. Your contribution to the film project will help to fund the creation of the documentary/docuseries.

For more information about the Mustang Discovery Ride, please visit mustangdiscovery.com.

The Mustang Discovery Ride Media Projects, including the Documentary, Docuseries, Podcast and Vodcast, are created, produced and sponsored by JA Media Productions. For more information about these media projects, please visit jamediaconnections.com.