Western Maine Mustang
The Mustang Program
From Transition to Purpose
Western Maine Mustang focuses on the responsible development of American mustangs transitioning from western holding facilities into structured training and purposeful placement.
Each horse enters the program with individual consideration and progresses at an appropriate pace. Our emphasis is not speed, but preparedness.
Through consistent handling, clear expectations, and systematic under-saddle work, we aim to build confident, capable horses ready for long-term success.
How Our Program Works
Selection
Careful evaluation of suitability for training and long-term success.
Gentling
Establishing trust, handling, and foundational understanding.
Saddle Start
Structured introduction to under-saddle work with emphasis on confidence and clarity.
Evaluation
Ongoing assessment of temperament, athletic ability, and long-term suitability.
Intentional Placement
Matching each horse to a home aligned with its development and potential.
Featured Partners
Meaningful growth occurs when horses and people learn and work together in structured environments
Ayden Schain Equestrian
American event rider and sport horse trainer
Ayden's work bridges high-performance development with a mission-driven commitment to America’s wild mustangs. With experience in elite eventing, colt starting, and young sport horse production, she applies a thoughtful, systematic approach built on correct fundamentals and long-term success.
Through her nonprofit mustang program, Ayden focuses on gentling and saddle-starting prospects for sport homes, demonstrating that mustangs are versatile, durable, and capable partners within the modern sport horse industry.
Want to Work With Us?
If you’re interested in our program or would like to explore having your horse involved,
we invite you to reach out and start a conversation.