Saddlesore,
Our opinions diverge. I have been on the Test Site also with an armed escort working on a government contract.
I have seen plenty of decent wild horses there, but your impression may be greatly influenced by the year. In a decent year this is sufficient forage and the animals are in good body condition with a lot of energy. In a bad year they walk around with their heads down and can't get out of their own way.
Once you gain a mustangs trust, like a mule then you have a chance to have something. Pretty only gets you so far with equines. Mustangs' self-preservation instinct and their feet alone make them desirable for tough jobs and tough country. Every horse or mule man has to decide if they want to get the job done safely, or just try to look good.
Last edited by ppine; 01/04/13.
