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All of our SAR mounts are adopted wild mustangs from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Our mission is to give these mustangs meaningful purpose through specialized training, promoting their longevity and success beyond the initial challenges of adoption. On occasion, we have trained mustangs available for adoption to carefully screened and approved homes.
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Cooper (RETIRED)
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Cooper is a branded wild mustang from the Bureau of Land Management (HMA unknown). He was generously donated to Melissa Schmalhorst by Jeff Cook of Dream Horse AZ through a veteran support program. Cooper is a certified Search and Rescue horse through NASAR and is also trained in equine scent detection. He earned first place in the American Equine Scenting Association trial, showcasing his exceptional ability and dedication as a working mustang.
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Damn Daniel (Danny)
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Danny's from the Arapaho Creek HMA in Wyoming and was adopted by Melissa Schmalhorst during the 2023 San Antonio Wild to Mild TIP Challenge. He is trained and certified in Search and Rescue (NASAR) and also competes in Western Dressage. Danny served during the 2025 Kerrville, Texas floods and continues to work alongside the Brooks County Sheriff’s Office in ongoing recovery operations. His outstanding performance and ambassador role for mustangs in scent detection earned him the title of 2024 American Equine Scenting Horse of the Year.
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Reginald (Regi)
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Regi was Melissa Schmalhorst’s TIP Challenge horse for the 2023 San Antonio Wild to Mild TIP Challenge, where he placed 4th overall and earned the title of Grand Champion at the open show with Kate Sommer. Following the event, Regi was adopted by Kate and is now in active training for Search and Rescue (SAR) as well as English performance disciplines, continuing to demonstrate the versatility and potential of the American mustang.
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Poquito
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Poquito is a BLM burro from Arizona and serves as the ambassador of STMSAR. He was the Reserve Champion at the 2024 San Antonio Wild to Mild TIP Challenge, shown by Krystal Cates. Poquito continues his journey with STMSAR by assisting with fundraising events, providing education to the public, and offering donkey-loving therapy.
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