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

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 FoundationBrought to you by: Mustang Heritage FoundationSponsors: Double Devil Wild Horse Corrals, EspañaSILKSubscribe to the The Mustang Journey Podcast - Search The Mustang Journey on your podcast player.Guest: Ann Hanlin of the Maryland Mustang MissionGuest: Nate Eicher of Eicher Ranch AcademyFollow Horses In The Morning on FacebookFollow the Mustang Heritage Foundation on Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeTime Stamps:00:30 - Hosts & new monthly segment01:39 - Mustang Heritage Foundation history03:30 - Building Mustang community & demand06:46 - U.S. Forest Service wild horses08:06 - Guest Nate Eicher intro11:07 - Nate’s Mustang “Cadillac” story14:04 - Freestyle creativity & props17:52 - Freestyle tips for competitors20:07 - Why Nate loves Mustangs25:50 - Guest Anne Hanlon & Woodrow31:10 - Parenting while training Mustangs36:10 - Mustangs in English/eventing40:42 - Maryland Mustang Mission founded43:25 - Advice for new Mustang adopters