Episode #92 We can't save 63,000 horses. But we can change one life.

What happens when a mother and daughter open the email that will shape their entire summer? In this special episode of The Landy Peek Podcast, Landy and Tegan finally learn which Devil's Garden Mustang yearling they'll be training through the Wild Rose Mustang Challenge—and the reaction is everything. But this episode is about more than a horse assignment. It's about the complex reality of America's wild horse population, the thousands of horses currently living in government holding facilities, and the opportunity to make a difference one horse at a time. Landy shares a thoughtful look at the conversations surrounding wild horse management, adoption, and training while exploring why horses have such a remarkable ability to read human energy, emotion, and authenticity. From nervous system science to herd dynamics, this episode examines what horses can teach us about trust, leadership, congruence, and connection. You'll also hear the story of Maddie the Clydesdale, lessons from liberty work, and why horses don't respond to who we pretend to be—they respond to who we actually are. And then comes the moment you've been waiting for: The email opens.The screaming starts.And Denny officially becomes part of the family. In This Episode: The reality behind America's wild horse population Why over 60,000 wild horses currently live in holding facilities The role of adoption and training programs in creating better futures for mustangs What horses teach us about trust, leadership, and authenticity The science of horse-human co-regulation Lessons from liberty work and joining up Why horses read energy better than most humans The emotional story of Landy and Tegan meeting their summer mustang The official reveal of Denny, their Devil's Garden yearling Connect with Landy Follow the journey as Landy and Tegan document every step of training their wild mustang yearling this summer. Instagram: @landy_peek