Wolf

Wolf Moon: The Wild Mustang Who Stole My Heart

October 2026

Sometimes you just know. Before I swung a leg over Wolf's back, I knew he was my horse. A friend insisted I meet a horse at Montgomery Creek Ranch, (MCR), claiming he was the perfect fit for me. The moment I met Wolf something clicked, and when I watched this three-year-old Mustang carrying himself under saddle as though he'd been doing it his entire life, I knew my friend was right. Wolf was something special! 

Let Me Back Up a Little

I had followed Montgomery Creek ranch for several years and visited the ranch to meet some of their available horses. I had also boarded at a ranch where several people had adopted MCR Mustangs, and I was always impressed by how calm, confident, and well-adjusted these horses were. It was clear that MCR was doing something special.

I was looking for a second horse to share my trail adventures. I wanted a partner who was calm and confident but also curious, brave and willing to explore the world with me. A friend of mine who had helped with some of Wolf's training at MCR kept telling me I needed this horse. She was convinced he was the perfect fit for me, and she wouldn't let it go. 

The connection with Wolf was immediate and he was everything my friend had promised and more. Wolf came home with me when he was three years old and has been stealing hearts ever since. Today at 5, Wolf is everything I hope for in a trail partner and so much more. He's an old soul in a gorgeous black horse's body: calm, brave, curious, funny, and incredibly smart. He loves the trail and he takes his adventures in stride. He even enjoys arena work, if we keep it interesting and fun. That clever mind of his needs a little stimulation.

A Wild Boy's Sixth Sense

One of my favorite things about riding Wolf is that his wild Mustang instincts are still very much alive. Out on the trail, he often detects wildlife long before the domestic horses riding with us even know anything is there. I'll never forget the day he alerted to something in a tree beside the trail. He stopped, focused on the tree, and turned his head in different directions, clearly trying to pinpoint a scent. He knew something was there. He was absolutely right. A bobcat leapt out of that very tree, right beside us, and took off running. While the other horses were startled by such a surprise, Wolf wasn't. He had already sensed the cat's presence and was simply curious when it finally appeared. That moment was a perfect example of who Wolf is. He's observant, intelligent, and connected to the world around him in a way that never ceases to amaze me. His wild instincts aren't something I want to take away from him. They're part of what makes him special.

The Barn Favorite

As beautiful as Wolf is, it's his personality that really wins everyone over. He's become a favorite at the barn, and he knows how to make an entrance. Call his name and he'll come running down the hill to see you. He's a willing partner, a curious explorer, and a horse who seems to genuinely enjoy life.

And Then There is his Alter Ego: The “old man”

Wolf takes his naps very seriously. He'll snooze in a rain puddle, stretch out on warm concrete, or lie halfway in the barn doorway, blocking his buddies from getting inside. Sometimes he'll even stretch his legs through the fence into the neighboring paddock as though he needs to share his relaxation with the neighbors. He can find a comfortable place to nap just about anywhere. 

From Wild Mustang to my Trail Partner

Wolf’s story began long before I met him. He was rounded up when he was just a few months old and spent time in the BLM corrals before MCR adopted him. There, he received groundwork, patience, and training that helped prepare him for life under saddle. MCR gave him the foundation to become the confident, willing, and capable horse he is today. When I met him at three years old, he already carried himself with a confidence that made it hard to believe how young he was. He wasn't just a horse who had learned what was expected of him, he was a horse who was ready to engage with the world. What I found was a partner with a brave heart, a curious mind, a wonderful sense of humor, and a wild spirit that makes every ride an adventure.

Thank you, Montgomery Creek Ranch, for giving Wolf the start he needed and bringing us together. You helped prepare this remarkable Mustang for his next chapter, and I feel incredibly fortunate to be the one sharing it with him. 

Here's to many more miles, wild encounters, wonderful adventures, and of course plenty of naps!