# The Bond That Built Careers: Meet Mustang Trainers Nate Eicher and Ann Hanlin for July 23, 2026

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Published: 2026-07-23T14:00:00+00:00
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T he 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 Subscribe to the The Mustang Journey Podcast - Search The Mustang Journey on your podcast player. Guest: Ann Hanlin of the Maryland Mustang Mission Guest: Nate Eicher of Eicher Ranch Academy Follow Horses In The Morning on Facebook Follow the Mustang Heritage Foundation on Facebook | Instagram | YouTube 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

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