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Another volunteer, Jennie Sweetin-Smith, learning about Bryant Rickman and the horses’ predicament and close proximity to her Oklahoma ancestor's family land, convinced her husband to take the 200 mile drive down to Speer. Wanting to help, she and her husband Brad Smith trailered home two conservation mares - both in foal, a 100% Choctaw stallion, and six young colts of varying bloodlines. Since that time the Smiths have become prominent breeders of the Spanish Mustangs and actively promote the breed across Oklahoma with the help of Chistoso, Jennie’s grey Spanish Mustang gelding. Since 2010, Jennie has been fundraising with Francine and subsequently built The Spirit of Blackjack Mountain website. Many more individuals and families have stepped forward to help as best they can.
What is the Spirit of Blackjack Mountain’s greatest need? Land. Without several hundred acres of appropriate land to sustain the herds they continue to face the urgent need of food for several hundred horses in various locations. This last winter they have been feeding approximately 3 tons of feed every five days at the cost of $212 per ton! Some people have stepped up like Jim Stephens, a major supporter, who has donated the use of his ranch “Chahta Isuba” along with additional property, monetary support, supplies and labor. But they need more, these horses continue to be on the CRITICAL list of endangered breeds.
There are many ways you can help “The Spirit of Blackjack Mountain” horses. You can lease or donate land to them, become a breeder of Spanish Mustangs dedicated to keeping the breed pure, donate monetarily through their website PayPal account, donate items needed on their website, or host an ACTHA ride with them as your designated charity.
Seeing and experiencing these equine treasures can be a life-changing experience. If you would like to learn more about these amazing horses and become involved in the conservation program and can do so by visiting the website www.thespiritofblackjackmountain.com or by contacting Bryant Rickman at [email protected].
supporter, who has donated the use of his ranch “Chahta Isuba” along with additional property, monetary support, supplies and labor. But they need more, these horses continue to be on the CRITICAL list of endangered breeds.
There are many ways you can help “The Spirit of Blackjack Mountain” horses. You can lease or donate land to them, become a breeder of Spanish Mustangs dedicated to keeping the breed pure, donate monetarily through their website PayPal account, donate items needed on their website, or host an ACTHA ride with them as your designated charity.
Seeing and experiencing these equine treasures can be a life-changing experience. If you would like to learn more about these amazing horses and become involved in the conservation program and can do so by visiting the website:
www.thespiritofblackjackmountain.com or by contacting Bryant Rickman by email at [email protected].
Without several hundred acres of appropriate land to sustain the herds, they continue to face the urgent need of food
Photo by Jennie Sweetin-Smith