WHO WE ARE
We are Forever Branded.
When you welcome a wild horse or burro into your life, you unknowingly become part of something larger; a family.
Like you, when we brought home our first branded equine, we had no idea what was in store for us. Aside from the adventure that comes with training a wild horse or burro, the community that surrounds these amazing animals is awe inspiring.
Forever Branded exists because of our love for these amazing wild horses and burros, but we would not be here without the help of the branded network. We want you to feel and experience the community we found when we welcomed that first wild horse or burro into our life. We want you to connect with others, share your story and learn theirs. We want you to be successful in your partnership with your horse or burro. We want you to be part of something bigger.
Whether you currently have a pasture full of branded horses or are simply in awe of their story, the Forever Branded family is yours, too.
OUR VISION
To forever be steadfast champions of the wild horse and burro community.
THE FOREVER BRANDED TEAM
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Jim Souders
OUTREACH & EDUCATION DIRECTOR
Ann Souders
MARKETING & OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
Amanda Mills
ENGAGEMENT & EVENT DIRECTOR
Stacie Zimmerman
ADOPTION & TRAINING DIRECTOR
Matt Zimmerman
ADVISORY BOARD
Nicki Creasey
ADVISORY BOARD
James Huckaby
ADVISORY BOARD
Lauri Tran
EDUCATION
Through educating the public in all aspects of wild horse and burro management, we spark conversation and awareness.
ENGAGEMENT
By providing strong opportunities for engagement, we foster partnerships and connect the branded community we love.
ADOPTION
Through an individualized approach, we welcome new partnerships and encourage their growth beyond the first touch.
We're looking forward to big things in 2025!
Continuing on our mission of education and community, the Bureau of Land Management named Forever Branded its newest nationwide partner in November 2024. That award combined with your support will help us bring key programs to life in 2025 such as Branded Partnerships, Branded Adoption Centers, and Branded Bonanza.
Additionally, we've identified several key national events our team will attend to educate the public, encourage new adopters, and bridge the gap between the differing sides of the "wild horse fence."
Networking has always been our team's forte and our passion for helping adopters succeed is what drives us. We've already helped many adopters find the help they need to break through their training walls and find the successful partnership they were looking for. It is our sincere hope to continue to build on this in 2025 and leverage the Mustang Family Network for this cause.
Pulling all of this together is our passion for education. Whether it's telling the story of our beloved branded horses and burros, letting adopters and trainers share their own stories, or putting together tips and tricks to help novice (and experienced) adopters make the most of their new partnership adventure, we know those connections make a difference. We have seen the power of conversation and are fervently working toward launching more content in the coming months to support that goal.
All that said, if you align with any of these goals and want to see the wild horse and burro community come together and become less divided, then we would be humbled by your support.
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