The Bond That Built Careers: Meet Mustang Trainers Nate Eicher and Ann Hanlin for July 23, 2026 — Horses in the Morning

The Mustang Journey Podcast, hosts Danielle and Meg explore the people and stories that make the mustang community unique. They sit down with Texas trainer Nate Eicher to discuss his path into wild horse adoption, professional training, and his insights on Freestyle performances.

Additionally, the episode features Ann Hanlin of the Maryland Mustang Mission, who shares the journey of Woodrow, a once-wild mustang who became her personal horse. This episode provides an inside look at the advocacy and training efforts shaping the future of the mustang community.

The Mustang Journey Episode HITM 4003 –Show Notes and Links:

Your Hosts: Danielle Aamodt, Director of Programs and Meg Magsig, Director of Marketing of the Mustang Heritage Foundation
Brought to you by: Mustang Heritage Foundation
Sponsors: Double Devil Wild Horse Corrals, EspañaSILK
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Guest: Ann Hanlin of the Maryland Mustang Mission
Guest: Nate Eicher of Eicher Ranch Academy
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Time Stamps:

00:30 - Hosts & new monthly segment
01:39 - Mustang Heritage Foundation history
03:30 - Building Mustang community & demand
06:46 - U.S. Forest Service wild horses
08:06 - Guest Nate Eicher intro
11:07 - Nate’s Mustang “Cadillac” story
14:04 - Freestyle creativity & props
17:52 - Freestyle tips for competitors
20:07 - Why Nate loves Mustangs
25:50 - Guest Anne Hanlon & Woodrow
31:10 - Parenting while training Mustangs
36:10 - Mustangs in English/eventing
40:42 - Maryland Mustang Mission founded
43:25 - Advice for new Mustang adopters